Butterfly trailer: BTS J-Hope's 'What If…' sets the tone for Daniel Dae Kim's new spy series; ARMY reacts
The suspense of the drama unfolds with moody visuals and sharp cuts - all while J-Hope's What If… pulses in the background, lending emotional weight to the espionage thriller.
What If…: A perfect match
Far from being just another pop song placement, What If… dives into duality - J-Hope vs. Jung Hoseok, idol vs. human. He questions what remains if fame, fortune, and stage lights fade. That theme of identity and loss of control is mirrored in David Jung's character, whose own past decisions return to haunt him.
Second chances don't come twice. Butterfly premieres August 13. pic.twitter.com/IuPXPvsi3D
Released as part of J-Hope's Jack in the Box album, the track is raw, vulnerable, and philosophical - everything you'd expect from a story about fractured trust, family, and life on the run.
From Hobipalooza to Hollywood
This trailer drop comes just a day after J-Hope headlined Lollapalooza Berlin on Sunday (July 13), performing a powerhouse 21-song set in 90 minutes before 60,000 fans. The event, dubbed 'Hobipalooza' by ARMY, cemented his global presence as a soloist. Now, hearing his music score a major Amazon series marks yet another milestone - this time, in film and TV.
ARMY's reaction
It didn't take long for fans to recognize the familiar beat. ARMY flooded social media with praise, noting how perfectly the song's message aligned with the show's psychological undertones. For many, it was another reminder that BTS' influence stretches far beyond the stage.
Love the use of 'What if' by #JHOPE #제이홉 from his Jack in the Box album! I'll be watching this when it's released. Looks good. Perfect track for the trailer. https://t.co/CF90CLr5F4
Will I check out this because J-hope's music is in the trailer?!? Yes, yes I will. (Also trailer looks great!) pic.twitter.com/1TjotASgIS
Ok, you know what? Amazon Prime and j-hope partnership was a match made on heaven, knew it since Hope On The Street docuseries. Definitely gonna watch Butterfly cause it looks fun and j-hope's song fits so perfectly as bgm
I hear JHope's What If! Is it officially part of the soundtrack?! 🔥🔥🔥
Butterfly: All you need to know
Premiere date: August 13, 2025
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Episodes: 6 (all released at once)
Created by: Ken Woodruff & Steph Cha
Executive producer: Daniel Dae Kim
Cast: Daniel Dae Kim, Reina Hardesty, Piper Perabo, Park Hae-soo, Kim Tae-hee, Charles Parnell, Kim Ji-hoon, Sean Dulake, Nayoon Kim, Sung Dong-il, and Lee Il-hwa.
Butterfly: What's the story?
This series is a deeply personal tale of betrayal, loyalty, and survival. Adapted from the 2015 graphic novel by Arash Amel and Marguerite Bennett, Butterfly centers on David Jung (Daniel Dae Kim), a former top-tier U.S. intelligence agent living in quiet exile in South Korea.
But his peace is shattered when his past catches up with him, and he becomes the target of Rebecca — a deadly young assassin with ties not only to a shadowy organization, but to Jung himself.
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