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
j-hope (Jung Hoseok) is a BTS rapper, songwriter, and dancer. His solo catalog moves from the bright palette of 'Hope World' to the sharper edges of 'Jack in the Box,' while 'Hope on the Street' connects his present work to his dance foundations.
Released 'Hope on the Street' documentary & album
I'm your hope, you're my hope, I'm J-Hope!
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Featured solo work
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j-hope Lollapalooza 2022 Full Set · Open on YouTube ↗
Daydream · Hope World · Open on YouTube ↗
on the street (with J. Cole) · on the street · Open on YouTube ↗
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6 things to know about j-hope
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Built his dance foundation in Gwangju before joining Big Hit
Released the 'Hope World' mixtape in 2018
Was the first BTS member to headline a major US festival (Lollapalooza 2022)
Released 'Jack in the Box' in 2022
Created the 'Hope on the Street' documentary and album project in 2024
Collaborated with J. Cole on 'on the street' in 2023
j-hope’s journey
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Selected group albums
A selected set of BTS group albums.
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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 — selected solo work shown on this profile includes Jack in the Box (2022) / Hope on the Street (2024).
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