J-Hope effect: Bus driver says BTS member gave him hope, reveals why he cried after Killin' It Girl dance challenge
J-Hope and Jimin's reaction to the bus driver's Killin' It Girl performance
The bus driver (@mikistyle on Instagram) often unwinds from his physically strenuous job by parking the empty vehicle by the roadside and putting his dancing shoes on. He hops on to the latest K-pop dance trend and shoots a quick Instagram reel. Last week, he attempted his best shot at J-Hope 's latest smash hit Killin' It Girl ' chorus choreography. Despite not being a professional dancer, he poured his heart into the performance.
The video reached BTS members Jimin and J-Hope, who shared it on their Instagram. The latter also added some laughing emojis to show his reaction to the cute version of his sassy dance. The unexpected yet delightful interaction between the bus driver and the K-pop stars delighted fans worldwide.
The bus driver was over the moon on knowing that his beloved artists noticed his dance challenge and even shared it on their social media. On July 1, he uploaded two separate reels to thank J-Hope and Jimin. Fans feel he might be J-Hope biased as he penned down a sweet and lengthy message for him. He wrote, "I'm just a humble Korean bus driver who dances between bus stops_ but today, you made me feel like I was dancing on a world stage."
He revealed that the BTS member's Instagram story made him cry tears of joy. Sharing his admiration for J-Hope, he stated, "You are the sunshine of BTS and now you've become the sunshine of my story." He further mentioned how "Hobi – the hope of millions – gave hope to [him]" and boost to "keep dancing and keep sharing joy.'
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