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· Carl Samson
BTS’s J-Hope completes mandatory military service
J-Hope has completed his mandatory military service, now entering what he describes as the “third chapter” of his life. Discharged after 18 months on Thursday, J-Hope, whose real name is Jung Ho-seok, expressed gratitude for the unwavering support he received from fans and…
· Bryan Ke
John Cena’s Instagram dedication post to BTS’ J-Hope whips ARMY into frenzy
Actor and professional wrestler John Cena caused quite a frenzy among BTS fans – widely known as ARMY – after dedicating an Instagram post to J-Hope last week. How it started: In an Oct. 6 WeVerse post, J-Hope, whose real name is Jung Ho-seok, updated fans about his time and…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS’ Suga drops debut studio album ‘D-Day’ featuring J-Hope, IU, Ryuichi Sakamoto
BTS’ Suga has officially released his first-ever studio album, “D-Day,” alongside a music video for the title track “Haegeum.” Dropped under Suga’s Agust D alias on Friday, “D-Day” is a collaborative 10-track album that features BTS‘ J-Hope on the B-side “HUH?!,” Woosung of The…
· Daniel Anderson
J-Hope to begin military enlistment, tells fans ‘don’t worry’
BTS’ label Big Hit Music has announced that group member J-Hope will start his mandatory military enlistment as an active-duty soldier. The company issued a statement on Weverse on Saturday to announce that no events will be held on the day he enters the South Korean military.…
· Daniel Anderson
Joe Budden accuses J. Cole of ‘pandering’ for collab song with BTS’ J-Hope
Media personality and former rapper Joe Budden accused J. Cole of “pandering” for his musical collaboration with J-Hope of BTS in a recent episode of his podcast. A clip of the commentary from “The Joe Budden Podcast” titled “Joe Budden FIRES at J. Cole For ‘PANDERING’ After BTS…
· Daniel Anderson
J-Hope and his ‘idol’ J. Cole meet ‘on the street’ in new solo single
BTS rapper J-Hope has fulfilled one of his dream collaborations with his new single “on the street,” featuring North Carolina rapper J. Cole. Filmed in the streets of New York City, the title of the lo-fi number is a nod to J-Hope’s background as a street dancer with the Gwangju…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS’ J-Hope starts military enlistment process, announces new solo single
BTS’ J-Hope has started his mandatory military enlistment process. The news was confirmed over the weekend by BTS’ label Big Hit Music, which released a statement on the group’s fan community on Weverse.
· Daniel Anderson
Documentary about BTS’ J-Hope gets official Disney Plus release date
The official release date of “J-Hope in the Box,” a documentary about BTS’ J-Hope, has recently been announced. The upcoming documentary will center around J-Hope’s journey as a soloist and cover key moments, from a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his debut solo album…
· Iris Jung
BTS’s J-Hope makes viral appearance at airport on his way to NYC for New Year’s Eve solo performance
Before you read: BTS’ J-Hope joins lineup of ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ in Times Square Before leaving for New York City to perform on New Year’s Eve, BTS’ J-Hope’s adorable greetings to fans (ARMY) went viral on Twitter.
· Editorial Staff
BTS’ J-Hope joins lineup of ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ in Times Square
BTS’ J-Hope is set to light up the stage like dynamite in Times Square this New Year’s Eve. The K-pop star is one of several artists who have been selected to perform during this year’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” The annual TV special, which has been primarily…
· Daniel Anderson
South Korean R&B artist Crush drops new single ‘Rush Hour’ with BTS’ J-Hope
South Korean R&B artist Crush released “Rush Hour,” his new single featuring BTS’ J-Hope, on Thursday. This is Crush’s first music release since he was discharged from the military in August. His last album was the 2020 EP “with HER” which featured artists such as Girls’…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS J-Hope makes history with Lollapalooza headlining set
BTS member J-Hope gave a historic headlining performance at Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Chicago, over the weekend, becoming the first South Korean artist to lead the festival. He reportedly performed 18 songs across 70 minutes, including hits from his recent solo album “Jack in…
· Rebecca Moon
Fan-made video ad for BTS’ J-Hope displayed in Seoul accidentally leaves a ‘p’ out of ‘rapper’
A large fan-made video advertisement for BTS’ J-Hope’s first solo album “Jack in the Box” mistakenly spelled “rapper” as “raper.” The video advertisement, created by two Chinese fan groups, was displayed Friday on a large outdoor screen on the Coex building in Gangnam, South…
· Iris Jung
BTS’ J-Hope makes a dark and explicit return with ‘Jack in the Box’
BTS member J-Hope officially released his new solo album “Jack in the Box” on July 15. The recent release also came with a music video for “Arson,” the album’s lead single. J-Hope breaks away from his usual “sunshine” image with a “darker side” of himself, displaying a different…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS’ J-Hope releases ‘More’ music video ahead of debut solo album ‘Jack in the Box’
BTS’ J-Hope released the music video for his new single “More” on Friday. The track and its music video provide a taste of his forthcoming debut solo studio album “Jack in the Box,” which will be released on July 15 at 1 p.m. KST. This makes J-Hope the first BTS member to…
· Iris Jung
J-Hope first to solo debut after BTS break announcement with upcoming album ‘Jack in the Box’
South Korean rapper J-Hope recently announced his solo album “Jack in the Box,” the first solo debut of a BTS member after the announcement of their group break earlier this month. On June 26, Big Hit Music announced the release of the upcoming album, stating:
· Daniel Anderson
J-Hope to become first Korean headliner for major US music festival main stage at Lollapalooza
BTS member J-Hope is set to make history as the first South Korean artist to headline the main stage of a major U.S. music festival at this year’s Lollapalooza. Lollapalooza Festival will take place in Chicago’s Grant Park from July 28-31, with J-Hope as a closing performer on…
· Carl Samson
BTS’ J-Hope Uses Jimin’s Flexible Legs in Viral Exercise Video
BTS members apparently discovered a new and innovative way to “work out,” which ARMYs can try at home as long as someone is willing to be a piece of gym equipment. The hilarious “exercise session” comes from J-Hope and Jimin, who found themselves with some time to relax and goof…
· Carl Samson
BTS’ V has most-liked Instagram post of 2025
BTS’ V has broken records once again — this time with the most-liked post on Instagram so far into the year. South Korea’s MBC News confirmed Monday that the K-pop star’s Feb. 23 Instagram post had surpassed 16.4 million likes, overtaking Billie Eilish and Cristiano Ronaldo to…
· Editorial Staff
Trademarking ‘Pho’, Boba Controversy, Racist Accusations
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