Inside Jung Kook's medicine bag: Here's what experts say

BTS member Jung Kook revealed on Weverse on Tuesday that he takes dozens of medications, vitamins and supplements and carries a medicine bag with many products. He said he had not consulted a specialist when setting up the regimen, but cuts back to only a multivitamin for about three days when it feels excessive. Experts warned that taking multiple supplements and medicines together can strain the liver and raise the risk of adverse effects.

Jung Kook said he takes medication for colds, tonsillitis, elevated liver enzyme levels, skin inflammation and allergies, along with vitamins, supplements and sleep aids.

He said he had not consulted a specialist when putting the regimen together, but has not experienced any major discomfort from it.

He said that when the number of products feels excessive, he takes only a multivitamin for about three days before returning to his usual routine.

Published Sep 4, 2026 4:17 pm KST

BTS member Jung Kook shows medications and supplements during a Weverse livestream. Captured from Jung Kook’s Weverse livestream

BTS member Jung Kook revealed during a livestream that he takes dozens of medications, vitamins and supplements, prompting concerns about potential adverse effects.

Jung Kook showed fans the various products he takes while speaking on the fan community platform Weverse on Tuesday.

“I have to take magnesium,” he said, looking around in the middle of the livestream. “Let me show you the vitamin bag I normally carry around.” He then held his personal medicine bag up to the camera.

“There’s a lot in here,” Jung Kook said with a slightly embarrassed laugh. The plastic bag he pulled from the medicine bag was packed with dozens of white pill bottles.

And that was only the beginning. He proceeded to take out a dizzying array of products, including his morning vitamins, prescription medications for colds and tonsillitis, medication for elevated liver enzyme levels, an all-in-one cold remedy, sleep aids, medications for skin inflammation and allergies, and liquid vitamins.

As he explained what each product was for, the BTS member also discussed why he takes so many.

“There are claims that, scientifically, it is better to take fewer than five vitamin pills, and Jimin once told me something similar,” Jung Kook said. “I didn’t consult a specialist when putting this regimen together, but I haven’t experienced any major discomfort from taking them.”

He added that he cuts back whenever the number of products feels excessive.

“When I feel like it’s a bit too much, I take only a multivitamin for about three days before returning to my usual routine,” he said.

Excessive supplement use can damage liver

A closer look at the products Jung Kook displayed shows numerous pills spanning several categories, from vitamins and dietary supplements to medications. However, taking products from these different categories together without consulting a medical professional can increase the risk of adverse effects.

One of the primary concerns is the liver, which is responsible for metabolizing many substances. During the livestream, Jung Kook said he was already taking prescribed medication for elevated liver enzyme levels. Indiscriminate use of medications and supplements when there are already warning signs involving liver function could place additional strain on the organ.

One ingredient requiring particular caution is acetaminophen, which is found in many fever reducers and pain relievers. Excessive acetaminophen use is a leading cause of acute liver failure. The ingredient is found not only in headache remedies but also in a wide range of common medicines, including cold medications, liquid cold remedies and some combination muscle-relief products.

Taking several over-the-counter medicines without thoroughly checking their labels could therefore result in a person unknowingly consuming an amount far exceeding the recommended dose.

Fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E and K also require caution. Unlike water-soluble vitamins, excess amounts are not readily excreted in urine and may accumulate in the body, potentially causing toxicity and other adverse effects.

Specialist warns of liver toxicity from taking 5 or more supplements

Medical experts have also warned about taking excessive numbers of supplements. Choi Seok-jae, a professor of emergency medicine at Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital, recently discussed the risks on the YouTube channel Jisik Hansang.

“Most medications are metabolized in the liver by enzymes known collectively as cytochrome P450,” Choi said. “Adding supplements while already taking medication can significantly increase the burden on the liver.”

“Taking two or three supplements may not pose a major problem, but once the number reaches five or more, the risk of liver toxicity must be considered,” he added. “When multiple supplements are taken at the same time, the strain on the liver and kidneys may be far greater than simply additive. The safest approach is to take only the minimum number of ingredients that you genuinely need.”

This article from Kormedi.com, Korea’s top health care and medical portal, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.

防弹少年团成员柾国周二在Weverse上透露，他每天服用数十种药物、维生素和保健品，随身携带一个装满各种药品的药包。他表示，制定这些用药方案时并没有咨询过专家，但如果感觉药效过强，他会减少用量，只服用复合维生素，持续三天左右。专家警告说，同时服用多种保健品和药物会加重肝脏负担，并增加不良反应的风险。

郑国表示，他会服用治疗感冒、扁桃体炎、肝酶升高、皮肤炎症和过敏的药物，以及维生素、补充剂和助眠剂。

他说，制定这套方案时他没有咨询过专家，但也没有因此感到任何严重的不适。

他说，当觉得产品种类过多时，他会只服用复合维生素约三天，然后恢复正常的服用习惯。

发布于2026年9月4日下午4:17（韩国标准时间）

BTS成员柾国在Weverse直播中展示了药品和保健品。截图来自柾国的Weverse直播。

BTS成员柾国在直播中透露，他服用数十种药物、维生素和补充剂，引发了人们对潜在副作用的担忧。

周二，柾国在粉丝社区平台 Weverse 上与粉丝互动时，向粉丝们展示了他使用的各种产品。

“我得补充镁，”他在直播过程中环顾四周说道，“让我给你们看看我平时随身携带的维生素包。”说着，他举起自己的药包对着镜头。

“这里面东西真不少，”柾国有些不好意思地笑着说。他从药袋里拿出一个塑料袋，里面装满了几十个白色药瓶。

而这仅仅是个开始。他接着拿出了一系列令人眼花缭乱的商品，包括他早上服用的维生素、治疗感冒和扁桃体炎的处方药、治疗肝酶升高的药物、一种多效感冒药、助眠药、治疗皮肤炎症和过敏的药物以及液体维生素。

在解释每种产品的用途时，这位BTS成员还谈到了他为什么会带这么多产品。

“有说法称，从科学角度来说，服用少于五粒维生素片更好，Jimin也曾跟我说过类似的话，”柾国说。“我制定这个方案时没有咨询专家，但我服用后并没有感到任何明显的不适。”

他还补充说，当产品数量过多时，他就会减少产品数量。

“如果我觉得有点吃不消，我就会只服用复合维生素三天左右，然后再恢复正常作息，”他说。

过量服用营养补充剂会损害肝脏

仔细观察柾国展示的产品，会发现种类繁多的药丸，涵盖维生素、膳食补充剂和药品等多个类别。然而，在未咨询专业医生的情况下同时服用这些不同类别的产品，可能会增加不良反应的风险。

其中一个主要担忧是肝脏，它负责代谢许多物质。在直播中，柾国表示他已经在服用处方药来降低肝酶水平。如果在已经出现肝功能异常迹象的情况下，仍然随意服用药物和补充剂，可能会给肝脏带来额外的负担。

对乙酰氨基酚是一种需要特别注意的成分，它广泛存在于许多退烧药和止痛药中。过量服用对乙酰氨基酚是导致急性肝衰竭的主要原因之一。这种成分不仅存在于头痛药中，也存在于许多常用药物中，包括感冒药、感冒液和一些复方肌肉舒缓剂。

因此，如果不仔细查看标签，就服用多种非处方药，可能会导致患者在不知不觉中服用超过推荐剂量的药物。

脂溶性维生素，例如维生素A、D、E和K，也需要谨慎服用。与水溶性维生素不同，过量的脂溶性维生素不易通过尿液排出，可能在体内蓄积，从而导致中毒和其他不良反应。

专家警告：服用5种或以上保健品可能导致肝毒性

医学专家也警告过服用过量保健品的风险。汝矣岛圣玛丽医院急诊医学教授崔锡宰（Choi Seok-jae）最近在YouTube频道“Jisik Hansang”上讨论了这些风险。

崔医生说：“大多数药物都是在肝脏中通过统称为细胞色素P450的酶进行代谢的。在服用药物的同时服用补充剂会显著增加肝脏的负担。”

他补充道：“服用两三种补充剂可能不会造成太大问题，但一旦达到五种或更多，就必须考虑肝毒性的风险。同时服用多种补充剂，对肝肾的负担可能远大于简单的叠加。最安全的做法是只服用你真正需要的最少量的成分。”

本文来自韩国顶级医疗保健门户网站 Kormedi.com，由人工智能生成系统翻译，并由《韩国时报》编辑。