j-hope
Jung Hoseok 정호석
- Headlined Lollapalooza 2022 — a first for a Korean soloist.
- Gwangju street-dance underground before Big Hit ever called.
- “on the street” with J. Cole (2023) — the student met the blueprint.
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j-hope in BTS
The sunshine that holds the group together. j-hope's energy is legendary, he's the member who walks into a room and instantly makes it brighter. But beneath the joy is one of the most technically gifted dancers and most emotionally complex rappers in the group. His 'Jack in the Box' album was a dark, experimental departure that shocked and thrilled fans.
Released 'Hope on the Street' documentary & album
I'm your hope, you're my hope, I'm J-Hope!
Recent from Instagram
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Solo discography
j-hope’s releases outside the group.
Watch
Key j-hope performances and videos. Tap to play here.
j-hope Lollapalooza 2022 Full Set · Open on YouTube ↗
Daydream · Hope World · Open on YouTube ↗
On the Street · Hope on the Street · Open on YouTube ↗
On TikTok
Why ARMY loves j-hope
ARMY calls them Sunshine / Hope on the Street. Here’s what that means.
Was a street dancer before joining Big Hit, he was already famous in Gwangju
His real name Hoseok means 'shining light', fitting for the group's sunshine
Was the first BTS member to headline a major US festival (Lollapalooza 2022)
He almost left the group during the trainee period but stayed
Sends members care packages and snacks constantly
His laugh is so infectious it has its own fan compilation videos
j-hope’s journey
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Group albums
The full-group discography j-hope appears on.
Where to actually find j-hope
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Quick answers about j-hope
- What is j-hope's real name?
- j-hope's real name is Jung Hoseok (정호석).
- When was j-hope born?
- j-hope was born on February 18, 1994, in Gwangju, South Korea.
- What is j-hope's role in BTS?
- j-hope is a rapper & dancer in BTS.
- Does j-hope have solo music?
- Yes — j-hope's solo release is Jack in the Box (2022) / Hope on the Street (2024).
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