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J-Hope
ArtistBigHit Music

J-Hope

J-Hope (정호석) is the energy source that powers BTS's stage presence. Born Jung Hoseok in Gwangju, he built his reputation as a street dancer before joining BigHit Music, winning national competitions and earning recognition in the Gwangju dance scene before pivoting to K-pop training. Inside BTS, his versatility spans rapping, dancing, and choreography, but his solo output reveals a deeper artistic ambition. The 2022 album Jack in the Box drew from punk and hip-hop to critical acclaim, while post-military singles like "Sweet Dreams," "Mona Lisa," and "Killin' It Girl" (featuring GloRilla) showed an artist pushing into new sonic territory. His 2025 Hope on the Stage solo tour proved he could fill arenas on his own. J-Hope became a Louis Vuitton House Ambassador in 2025, adding high fashion credibility to a career already defined by innovation. He was the second BTS member to be discharged from military service in October 2024, and his return to the public eye was met with an outpouring of support that underscored his position as one of K-pop's most dynamic performers.
8 articles20 creditsDebut: June 13, 2013South Korean

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Discography

2026
ARIRANGAlbum
Member of BTSBTSBigHit Music
2026
2.0Single
Co-WriterBTS
2024
Hope on the Street Vol.1Album
2024
Neuron (feat. Gaeko & YounHa)Single
Lead ArtistJ-Hope
2023
On the Street (feat. J. Cole)Single
Lead ArtistJ-Hope
2022
Jack in the BoxAlbum
2022
MORESingle
Solo ArtistJ-Hope
2022
ArsonSingle
Solo ArtistJ-Hope
2020
BEAlbum
Member of BTSBTSBigHit Music
2020
Map of the Soul: 7Album
Member of BTSBTSBigHit Music
2019
Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)Single
Lead ArtistJ-Hope
2018
Love Yourself: TearAlbum
Member of BTSBTSBigHit Music
2018
Hope WorldEP
2016
WingsAlbum
Member of BTSBTSBigHit Music

Filmography

2023
J-Hope in the BoxFilm
SubjectJ-Hope

Brand Partnerships

2026
BTS ARIRANG - Lyrical ArmorCampaign
SorigunBTSSONGZIO
2025
DiorEndorsement
Brand AmbassadorDior
2023
Louis VuittonEndorsement
House AmbassadorLouis Vuitton

Other Credits

2026
iHeartRadio Music Awards - Favorite K-Pop CollabAward
Lead ArtistJ-Hope
2026
iHeartRadio Music Awards - Favorite TikTok DanceAward
PerformerJ-Hope

Fans Also Ask

What is J-Hope real name?
J-Hope real name is Jung Ho-seok (정호석). He was born on February 18, 1994, in Gwangju, South Korea, where he built his reputation as a street dancer before joining BigHit Music's K-pop training program.
What was J-Hope first solo album?
Jack in the Box, released in July 2022, was J-Hope first official solo album. Drawing from punk and hip-hop, it reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and made J-Hope the first Korean solo artist to headline Lollapalooza.
When was J-Hope discharged from the military?
J-Hope completed his mandatory military service in October 2024 after 18 months. He was the second BTS member to be discharged, returning to a flurry of activity that included announcing his 2025 Hope on the Stage solo world tour.
Is J-Hope a brand ambassador?
J-Hope became a Louis Vuitton House Ambassador in 2025, adding luxury fashion credentials to a solo career defined by artistic risk-taking. He has also been associated with Dior, reinforcing his position as BTS most fashion-forward member.
What is J-Hope position in BTS?
J-Hope is BTS main dancer, lead rapper, and sub-vocalist. He has choreographed dances for the group and is consistently cited as one of K-pop best technical dancers, with fans calling him the energy engine behind BTS live performances.

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