Korean pop sensation BTS's Jung Kook launched his first major solo single, "Seven", at the stroke on Friday morning, as promised, reports Variety. And it came with a surprise that was not promised: one of the hottest female rappers of our day, Latto, making a featured appearance on the track. The lyrics talk about some hot action that is due to go down between the two, but the music, however high-energy, feels deeply chill. In other words, according to Variety, it feels designed to be a late entry in the "songs of the summer" derby. BTS Jungkook's Stylish Concept Pics for His Upcoming Single 'SEVEN' Are Too Hot to Handle!

Watch Jungkook, So Hee & Latto in Seven: 

In an email interview with Variety, Jung Kook acknowledges the summery vibe but sounds almost surprised to hear a hit-status projection for the tune, as if this crossed his mind about the Andrew Watt/Cirkut co-written and -produced track belatedly. "I honestly didn't have a huge goal in mind, but since you said that, I'd be ecstatic if it becomes a 'hit'," he told Variety. BTS Jungkook's Sneak Peek From the Recording Session of His Upcoming Song SEVEN Surfaces Online.

Due to translation issues, with the singer (like most of his fellow BTS members) not having a complete command of English, Jung Kook did the interview with a translator sending his answers via email. In it, according to Variety, he vows -- or at least hopes -- that the BTS ARMY can expect a full solo album before 2023 is up, without giving too much away about how much is already in the can and how much remains to be done.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 14, 2023 02:28 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).