Jung Kook of BTS described how he developed the flow for the song "Hooligan" during an interview in Seoul [1].

The insights provide a rare look at the group's internal creative process and the individual contributions of its members during the production of new material.

The interview took place in mid-February 2026 [3]. It was released as part of an eight-part cover-story series by Rolling Stone [2]. The comprehensive project featured interviews with seven members of the group [1].

During the conversation, Jung Kook said the unique nature of the track influenced his immediate creative response. He said, "When I first heard the track, I came up with the flow immediately… the track is so unique, so I might have just lucked into this…" [4].

Jung Kook said the song's distinct sound helped shape the final direction of his performance. This contribution was a key element of his role in shaping the track's identity, a process that occurred before the project's public release in April 2026.

The artist's reflections highlight the intersection of instinct and composition in K-pop production. By detailing his immediate reaction to the music, Jung Kook illustrated how a track's inherent structure can guide a vocalist's delivery.

“"When I first heard the track, I came up with the flow immediately…"”

This disclosure emphasizes the collaborative yet individualistic nature of BTS's songwriting. By attributing the song's flow to a spontaneous reaction to a unique track, Jung Kook highlights a shift toward intuitive production methods that allow the music's sonic characteristics to dictate the vocal arrangement.