‘It's Just the Start': J-Hope goes beyond BTS with solo milestone, lands second Billboard cover since PSY
BTS' J-Hope seems to have overtaken fellow band member Jungkook's Billboard singer tag after achieving a historic feat on the US-based music magazine's May cover, becoming the first male K-pop solo act to be featured twice on the cover since PSY in 2012, with his breakout song 'Gangnam Style.' The third-oldest in the group, J-Hope, aka Jung Hoseok, has been touring American cities since his military discharge last year and has carved out his identity as a solo artist, with sold-out shows and landing big covers while representing luxury brands as their ambassador.
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From choreographing the group's signature dance steps to spitting fire with his rap verses and magnetic stage presence, once the most underrated member of BTS, J-Hope is now showing a new side of himself as a solo artist, with the group's projects on hold until 2026 due to the anticipated June reunion. After his first solo album, Jack in the Box, reached number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, the singer returned with big names such as Miguel, Don Toliver, and Pharrell Williams for new collaborations. He's currently storming the music charts around the globe with titles like Mona Lisa, Sweet Dreams, and more. Speaking to the magazine, J-Hope said, 'Growing up, Billboard seemed like a completely different universe to me. I'd follow the charts to see where my favourite artists landed… so having my own music recognised by Billboard still feels surreal and exciting.'
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The 31-year-old has one dream, and that's for the world to remember him as an artist they can be inspired by. 'Above all, I hope to continue growing into an artist who brings light and encouragement to others wherever I go,' he said. The singer said he wants to live up to live up to his name, and revealed how he was totally invested in every detail during the tour, whether it was the stage, the setting, the mood, or even the designs. The tour will wrap up on June 1 after 15 dates across North America and Asia. Going forward, he said, 'I want to keep creating authentic performances that unite everyone through the power of music.'
Making history by headlining US stadiums alone was a big milestone for him. He told Billboard, 'Having performed at countless stadiums with BTS, I was always part of a seven-member team filling the stage. This time, I was on my own, and honestly, I wondered if I could handle that immense energy and pressure by myself. But I pulled it off, and that means a lot to me.'
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