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News18
7 days ago
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BTS' J-Hope Channels His Inner Shah Rukh Khan In A Pic With IVE
The two K-Pop bigwigs crossed paths in Berlin as both performed at Lollapalooza on consecutive days. BTS' Jung Hoseok, also known as J-Hope, delivered a high-energy performance at Lollapalooza Berlin, and it's the only thing fans are raving about these days. He headlined the music festival on Sunday, July 13, at the Olympiastadion. Another moment that left the fans buzzing with excitement was J-Hope's meeting with the popular K-pop girl group IVE. The official Instagram account of IVE shared a picture on Wednesday, July 16, featuring the BTS member. In it, J-Hope is seen standing in the middle with a big smile on his face, with his arms stretched out, which reminded many of Shah Rukh Khan's iconic arm pose. Surrounding him were the six members of the girl group- Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo, who were pointing towards him with their hands. The photo was captioned with 'IVE x J-hope meet at Berlin." Their meeting was not just another chance encounter. Both artists performed at this year's Lollapalooza Berlin. J-Hope headlined the music festival with a total set time of 90 minutes, delivering a high-energy performance that spanned a setlist of 21 songs. Meanwhile, IVE performed a day before in Berlin. They gave an unforgettable 55-minute performance of their hits backed by a live band. Following Lollapalooza Berlin, the six-member band is all set to enthral their fans at Lollapalooza Paris, scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 20 at the Longchamp Racecourse. Speaking of J-Hope, the 31-year-old singer, rapper and dancer just finished his solo work commitments. Post his discharge from the military, he took a brief pause and then jumped into making music for his millions of fans. He released three back-to-back singles, Sweet Dreams, feat. Miguel, Mona Lisa and Killin' It Girl, feat. GloRilla, in the first half of 2025. Moreover, he toured South Korea, the United States, and parts of Asia as part of his first-ever solo tour, Hope on the Stage. It began on February 28 in Seoul and concluded on June 14 in Goyang. J-Hope is now set to join the rest of his band members in Los Angeles as they will be working on their brand-new album, scheduled to release in the first half of 2026. After the drop, BTS will also embark on their much-awaited world tour. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
09-07-2025
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BTS' J-Hope Returns To Baekho Battalion To Reunite With His Military Buddies
Last Updated: Nearly eight months after his discharge, J-Hope reunited with his former comrades during the 2025 Homecoming Day. Jung Hoseok, also known as J-Hope of BTS, completed his military service in October 2024. After a brief time off, he jumped right back into the limelight with variety show appearances and new music. Currently, he is busy with both his solo and group activities following the discharge of all the members of BTS. Despite his jam-packed schedule, the idol took time out to meet with his military buddies. Nearly eight months after his discharge, J-Hope reunited with his former comrades during the 2025 Homecoming Day. As reported by AllKpop, the ceremony took place at the Baekho Recruit Training Battalion of the 36th Infantry Division in Wonju, Gangwon Province. The date of the event has not been specified. J-Hope served as the assistant instructor at the same unit during his mandatory military service. He made a surprise visit to the centre and received a warm welcome from his fellow reservists. In pictures from the ceremony, the 31-year-old idol was seen posing with some individuals as well as the entire battalion. One photo showed J-Hope posing with his former unit, all of whom made the 'Killin' It Girl' pose with their hands. They were standing behind a banner, which read, 'We welcome the return of Baekho Recruit Training Battalion reservists." FYI, J-Hope enlisted in the military in April 2023 as an active-duty soldier and was discharged on October 17, 2024. During his tenure, he served as an assistant instructor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by j-hope (@ As for what he has been up to since his military discharge, J-Hope released three back-to-back non-album singles. First was Sweet Dreams, feat. Miguel, following which he debuted Mona Lisa. Both songs were released in March of this year. Three months later, on the occasion of BTS's 12th debut anniversary on June 13, he dropped the third and final single Killin' It Girl, featuring GloRilla. The track was on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100 for two consecutive weeks and continues to dominate charts, both domestically and globally. Besides this, J-Hope also recently finished his first-ever solo world tour, titled Hope on the Stage. It began in South Korea on February 28 and ended on June 14, after successful shows in the US, Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand and Japan, among other countries. As of now, J-Hope is set to headline Lollapalooza Berlin on July 13. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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24-06-2025
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BTS' J-Hope Promises A ‘More Experienced' Version Of Himself In Emotional Post
Last Updated: Reflecting on his solo endeavours, BTS' J-Hope talked about how deeply involved he was in creating his recent singles. After taking some time off following his discharge from the military, Jung Hoseok, aka J-Hope, returned to the music scene with three back-to-back singles. With Sweet Dreams feat. Miguel, Mona Lisa and Killin' It Girl, the BTS rapper and dancer blended different music styles with his signature flair and unforgettable dance moves, proving why he is an ace in the field. Following his appearance on Inkigayo, the 31-year-old took to Weverse on Sunday, June 22, and shared a heartfelt letter with his fans. Reflecting on his solo endeavours, J-Hope talked about how deeply involved he was in creating his recent singles and added that he was fully immersed in every part of the process. He also talked about Lollapalooza Berlin, the only thing left in his solo schedule, sharing that he is ready to 'burn things up once more" and show his fans a 'more experienced version" of himself. 'Looks like I'm not going to be able to stop thinking about it all. It's probably because of all the many processes I had to go through, but it's also maybe because I feel a resonance within me even deeper than what you've expressed for me," he began his letter, translated by a BTS fan page. J-Hope added, 'All artists probably work with the same love and affection, but I don't know. I think I have a bit more. I seem to have gotten particularly immersed in my work." The rapper explained that more than anything, he wanted to give his best for his millions of fans, the ARMY. He said, 'When I think about who's watching, who's listening, who's giving their love and attention, and not to mention, who's consuming, and dedicating their time, in the end, you guys, our ARMY, are at the heart of it all! Right.. of course, it's obvious!! But I also think that treating it as 'obvious', as a given, is something that I have to be really careful not to do." J-Hope's Post ❇️Looks like I'm not going to be able to stop thinking about it all hahaIt's probably because of all the many processes I had to go through, but it's also maybe because I feel a resonance within me even deeper than what you've expressed for meAll artists… — BTS Translations / Bangtansubs (@BTS_Trans) June 22, 2025 Furthermore, J-Hope shared that for eight months since his discharge, he had only focused on his solo music and performances. He made sure every detail was just right. Throughout this journey, the BTS star added that he 'really learnt a lot, felt a lot, and I think that the attitude I've gained is going to make me consider and approach my next steps with even more care." Towards the end of his letter, J-Hope looked back in time when BTS announced their hiatus in 2022 and began their military enlistments. Since then, he mentioned that he has grown as a person. He said, 'I've experienced being sick, and tried healing myself, and felt a great sense of accomplishment, and developed confidence. I've also developed a sense of belief in myself and my loving fans. I think I've become stronger and secure! It's all thanks to you. Truly!!!!" First Published:
Pink Villa
01-06-2025
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- Pink Villa
HOPE ON THE STAGE Live Viewing Review: BTS' J-Hope shuts down fake abs rumors, slays singing and dancing worthy of ace tag
J-Hope, aka Jung Hoseok, is often categorized as a rapper in the globally popular K-pop group BTS. Third in line, in terms of age, he is also called the performance leader of the team, while RM takes on the general leader title. The latter has also gone on record to say that in his absence, he would hand the responsibility of the team to the former, thanks to his trustworthy skills. Called a rapper, the singer-songwriter began as a street dancer, and has time and again proven where his roots belong, with releases surrounding his underground days taking shape as some of his most loved tracks. Soon, he'll be closing off his first world tour, having toured Asia and North America, with encore concerts in his homeland. His official last city stop in the HOPE ON THE STAGE TOUR, before heading back to South Korea, was in Japan, with the first show in Osaka being streamed live globally across theatres with PVR INOX, and you bet we were there to witness it, all the way from India. Not far away from fashion taking the forefront in his life, J-Hope started off strong, with a red fit and some of his most celebrated solo songs, creating an unparalleled impact right from the get-go. One of the more anticipated performances, ARSON, on the street, i wonder, and more followed suit, and the crowd came alive for the star who never let loose even for a second. Older solo release, collaboration tracks, and more were in line, with each dance getting a louder reaction from the audience. J-Hope's latest songs, Sweet Dreams and MONA LISA, released post his military discharge, were like a fever dream, launching his appreciation score to the max for us. Finally, BTS ' group songs like Airplane Pt. 2, MIC Drop, Silver Spoon, and Dis-ease earned wild reactions from attendees who chanted the septet's names with such fervor, you'd know it was time for the group to reunite. The singer also addressed absurd rumors doing the rounds, but in a very J-Hope way, sharing a story from his military service about working hard towards maintaining his 'survival muscles'. His taut abs, visible from the white, fitted vest he fashioned over loose-fitting jeans, did the rest of the talking for him. HOPE ON THE STAGE was as real as it gets for the juggernaut, who has taken yet another chance to prove himself worthy of the all-rounder title that has longed for his acknowledgement.
Pink Villa
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS' J-Hope flaunts real six-pack in Killin' It Girl, fulfilling post-military promise, throwback to his FAKE abs debut
Jung Hoseok aka J-Hope got fans into a frenzy with the release of sizzling concept photos for his Killin' It Girl MV on May 29. In these photos, the artist revealed his toned 6-pack abs for the very first time. The striking visuals not only left fans stunned but also brought back memories of a past promise of J-Hope regarding revealing his abs when he turned 30, making the current reveal all the more special. J-Hope 's jaw-dropping black and white shirtless photos for Killin' It Girl promotion left fans gasping for air. This bold move is part of J-Hope's 'chapter 2' era, where he's experimenting with a new, edgier image. Earlier the BTS member teased his new music's concept, saying that it will feature a more sexy and matured side of his, and now we know what he meant by that. J-Hope's past comment revisited A hilarious 2016 moment popped in the minds of BTS ARMYs as they gazed at J-Hope's new photos showcasing his toned physique. During a full-group live broadcast back then, J-Hope had playfully revealed a t-shirt with cartoonish abs drawn on it, promising to turn those fake abs into real ones under certain conditions. These conditions included BTS reaching 10 million followers on V Live and releasing their 5th studio album. J-Hope said, "I will develop a great six pack" and the BTS members jokingly chimed in about when this feat might happen. Some mentioned if it would be during their 10th anniversary album or when they would turn 30 or after they finish their military training. Now, at 32 years old, J-Hope seems to have fulfilled his promise, leaving fans thrilled and praising him for being true to his word. Fans are affectionately dubbing him the "Man who keeps his promises" and "A man of his words", clearly impressed by his dedication and follow-through. He did it as part of his concept photoshoot for his upcoming 3rd single, Killin' It Girl. Killin' It Girl release date Killin' It Girl, featuring American rapper GloRilla, is set to drop on June 13, and fans are eagerly awaiting the release. He will also debut the song's live performance on his Goyang encore stage, on the same day.
