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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS' J-Hope Goes Shirtless For ‘Killin' It Girl', Joins V, Jimin, Jungkook's Chapter 2 Era
Last Updated: On May 29, J-Hope shared teaser photos for the track, and fans were left speechless as he flaunted a shirtless, gritty look oozing confidence and charisma. BTS' J-Hope is officially entering his bold new Chapter 2 era and he's making it known with jaw-dropping visuals for his upcoming single Killin' It Girl (feat. GloRilla). On May 29, J-Hope shared teaser photos for the track, and fans were left speechless as he flaunted a shirtless, gritty look oozing confidence and charisma. The teaser, blending raw black-and-white portraits with edgy, colorful shots, channels a moody, grunge-inspired aesthetic reminiscent of his Jack In The Box era, but with an even sharper and sexier edge. Just hours later, on May 30 at midnight KST, the BTS rapper dropped a fresh batch of concept photos, again baring his abs and striking powerful poses that highlight his signature intensity and artistic reinvention. j-hope 'Killin' It Girl' Concept Photo – 10 out of 10 #jhope #제이홉 #jhope_KillinItGirl — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 29, 2025 With this, J-Hope joins BTS bandmates Jungkook, V, and Jimin, who each stunned fans with shirtless visuals during their solo releases. Naturally, ARMYs stormed social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), expressing their excitement and admiration for the star's daring transformation. Some even trended hashtags celebrating J-Hope's return, calling him a 'visual king" and praising his bold energy. Many fans are also speculating whether BTS members completing their military service in June – RM, V, Jungkook, Jimin, and SUGA – might reunite with J-Hope during BTS FESTA in South Korea. Jin and J-Hope, who finished their service in June and October 2024 respectively, are expected to lead the celebrations this year. The highly anticipated track Killin' It Girl is set to drop on June 13 at 0 AM EST, with more promotional content rolling out throughout the month. Featuring rapper GloRilla, the single is expected to show yet another dynamic side of J-Hope's artistry. First Published:
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is GloRilla and who stars in BTS' J-Hope's Killin' It Girl teaser? Meet the 2 women in his new release
BTS member J-Hope is slated to drop his third digital single, Killin' It Girl, in just over a week. The announcement was made by his agency, BIGHIT MUSIC on May 28, along with a sneak peek into the track's groovy tune and its female lead. Speculation regarding the identity of the woman has been going on since glimpses of her were shared through the Charm of HOPE concept film. Here's ending your curiosity as eagle-eyed fans finally found out who she is. Killin' It Girl MV: Who is J-Hope's female lead in 3rd single J-Hope 's third solo track will feature not one big two women. In the Charm of HOPE concept film, a woman is seen through the lens of the BTS rapper's rifle pointed at her. She sports neat style and sharp visuals, making her seem perfect for a track like Killin' It Girl. As per fans, she is a South Korean model named Kim Juwon, signed with the management company, Cauliflower Agency. Fans gushed over her stunning visuals, humorously labeling her "pretty so fine"– a clever nod to the lyrics of J-Hope's song, Mona Lisa. Some even felt that the model's "vibes are a lot like hobi." The second woman part of the Killin' It Girl music video is GloRilla, the track's collaborator. Know about her. Who is GloRilla, the collaborative artist in Killin' It Girl MV? GloRilla is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee, who gained prominence in 2022 with her song F.N.F. (Let's Go) (with Hitkidd). The track was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, earning her significant global fame. GloRilla's debut album, Glorious, released in 2024, garnered widespread acclaim. It showcased her growth as a lyricist and her ability to blend different genres. Her music often incorporates elements of Southern hip hop, crunk, and trap. Notably, she also collaborated with prominent female rappers like Megan Thee Stallion and Latto. About Killin' It Girl Killin' It Girl is described by BIGHIT MUSIC as "a hip-hop song that vividly expresses the thrill of love at first sight, with lyrics describing the experience of gazing at a confident and charming partner." Its official MV will be released on June 13 at 1 PM KST (9:30 AM IST/12 AM EST).
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS' J-Hope to perform Killin' It Girl live at HOPE ON THE STAGE Final encore concert, but will he unite with SUGA on June 21?
BTS's J-Hope is gearing for the release of his third solo digital single, Killin' It Girl, in just over a week. Fans weren't caught off guard by the announcement, as it follows the pattern of his previous singles dropping around his HOPE ON THE STAGE concerts. According to BIGHIT MUSIC's May 28 update, J-Hope will perform the new song live after its music video release, during his Goyang encore stages. Following that, he is expected to reunite with SUGA. Find out why. About Killin' It Girl BIGHIT MUSIC described Killin' It Girl as "a hip-hop song that vividly expresses the thrill of love at first sight, with lyrics describing the experience of gazing at a confident and charming partner." It will feature J-Hope 's musical genius along with American artist GloRilla's strong rapping skills. The blend of energetic hip-hop, catchy rap, and romantic elements is likely to give the song a unique and refreshing sound. Fans are already expecting the track to be as amazing as the BTS member's previous solo releases– Sweet Dreams and Mona Lisa. They are calling it "Another bop." When will Killin' It Girl MV be released? The teaser of the much-awaited Killin' It Girl music video will drop on June 8 at midnight KST (8:30 AM IST/11 AM EST). The official music video will be released on June 13 at 1 PM KST (9:30 AM IST/12 AM EST). Following that, J-Hope is set to debut the live performance of the track during his Goyang encore stages on June 13 and 14 at 7 PM KST (3:30 PM IST/6 AM EST). The choreography version of the MV will be released the next day. Will J-Hope reunite with SUGA on June 21? June 21 is the date of the military discharge of BTS' last-enlisted member, SUGA. J-Hope is speculated to reunite with him on that day, as it coincides with the date of his scheduled promotional activity for Killin' It Girl. The fact that the activity is tagged as "special" with no revelation of further details, adds fuel to the speculations of the possibility. However, the "special" could even mean something else as well, as it is marked for four days– June 19 to 22.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Echo' at The Tonight Show! BTS' Jin to perform 'Don't Say You Love Me' as part of solo comeback
'Worldwide Handsome' Jin—BTS' eldest member—is all set to return to the U.S. for his second EP as a solo artist! On May 14, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon officially announced that Jin will appear as a guest on its upcoming May 21 episode. He'll sit down for an interview with host Jimmy Fallon and perform his new solo title track, "Don't Say You Love Me." A teaser for the episode dropped on May 13, with fans swooning over the K-drama-like vibe of the music video. 진 (Jin) Main Track'Don't Say You Love Me' D-1 Poster#진 #Jin #Jin_Echo#Dont_Say_You_Love_Me About Jin's appearance Just over a year after making his solo debut on the same late-night show, Jin is set to return—this time fresh off the release of his second solo EP, Echo, which drops this Friday. The seven-track album includes the single "Don't Say You Love Me," which will be performed on the show. The album has already generated major buzz online, with teasers promising an emotional and mature sound that highlights Jin's growth as a soloist. The Tonight Show also shared a teaser clip featuring a playful exchange between Jimmy Fallon and an off-screen Jin, further building anticipation for the big night. As excitement builds, ARMYs worldwide are ready to cheer him on. Guess who's coming back? @bts_bighit's Jin is here on May 21st to talk and perform "Don't Say You Love Me"! #JinOnFallon #FallonTonight About Echo BTS' Jin has a packed schedule ahead. Just two days after unveiling his upcoming solo album Echo, BIGHIT MUSIC confirmed that Jin will be embarking on his first solo world tour called, RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR. The tour will include 18 shows across 9 major cities, with two performances in each location. The tour will kick off in South Korea, with concerts scheduled at Goyang Auxiliary Stadium on June 28 and 29. From there, it will move to Japan, performing in Chiba (July 5–6) and Osaka (July 12–13), before heading to North America, where he'll perform in Anaheim, Dallas, Tampa, and Newark throughout the rest of July. The final leg of the tour takes him to Europe, where he'll wrap up with shows in London (August 5–6) and Amsterdam (August 9–10). Ticketing information for the tour, beginning with the Goyang concerts, is now available on Weverse.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BTS' Jin to release solo album ‘Echo' on May 16, says he fought to keep Netflix variety show ‘true to its concept' (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Jin of K-pop group BTS will release his second solo album, Echo, on May 16, his agency BigHit Music announced yesterday. The seven-track EP will be released at 1pm KST (12pm Malaysian time), marking Jin's first solo release since Happy in November. 진 (Jin) 'Echo' 2025.05.16. 1PM (KST) | 0AM (ET)#진 #Jin #Jin_Echo — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) April 14, 2025 According to Yonhap, BigHit said the earlier-than-expected release reflects the artist's wish to stay closely connected with fans. 'This album was prepared with the intention of giving fans more frequent updates,' the agency said in a statement. To promote Echo, a video message was unveiled on Tuesday on the K-pop Square screen at the COEX exhibition centre in southern Seoul. The message will be displayed every 30 minutes from 6am to 11.30pm daily until Saturday. RT & REPLY SEOKJIN IS COMING JIN IS COMING KSJ2 IS COMING#Jin_Echo — BTS Updates, News & Charts ⁷ (@_BTSMoments_) April 14, 2025 In the lead-up to the album release, Jin has been actively promoting Kian's Bizarre B&B, a new Netflix variety show featuring TV personality Kian84. Jin appears as one of the staff members alongside actress Ji Ye-eun at a quirky guesthouse on Ulleung Island, designed with unconventional features like outdoor beds and a fireman's pole. 'Regarding the show's concept, we should keep the original direction,' he said during a press event in Seoul yesterday. 'When suggestions for changes came up, I argued against them because they weren't in line with the programme's original direction.' 'Having done many shows, I knew the concept for this show would be physically challenging, yet interesting and chaotic,' he added.
