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J-Hope

{{Short description|South Korean rapper (born 1994)}}

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| name = J-Hope

| image = J-Hope at the 2022 Fact Music Awards on October 8, 2022 (cropped).jpg

| caption = J-Hope in October 2022

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| birth_name = Jung Ho-seok

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|2|18}}

| birth_place = Gwangju, South Korea

| alma_mater = Global Cyber University

| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter|dancer|record producer|}}

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| honours = File:ROK Order of Cultural Merit Hwa-gwan (5th Class) ribbon.PNG Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit (2018)

| years_active = 2012–present

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| genre = {{hlist|Hip-hop|K-pop}}

| label = Big Hit

| current_member_of = BTS

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| hangul = 정호석

| hanja = 鄭號錫

| rr = Jeong Hoseok

| mr = Chŏng Hosŏk

| hangulstage = 제이홉

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| rrstage = Jeihop

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Jung Ho-seok ({{Korean|hangul=정호석}}; born February 18, 1994), known professionally as J-Hope (stylized in lower case), is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, and record producer. He made his debut as a member of South Korean boy band BTS in 2013, under Big Hit Entertainment.

J-Hope released his first solo mixtape, Hope World, in 2018. It was received positively by critics and peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard 200, the highest-charting album by a Korean solo artist at the time. He became the first member of BTS to enter the Billboard Hot 100 as a soloist in 2019, when his single "Chicken Noodle Soup", featuring singer Becky G, debuted at number 81. In 2022, J-Hope released his debut studio album Jack in the Box. In 2023, he released his single "On the Street" with J. Cole.

Early life and education

J-Hope was born Jung Ho-seok on February 18, 1994, in Gwangju, South Korea, where he lived with his parents and older sister, Jung Ji-woo.{{cite web|url=http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/04/30/2015043001376.html|script-title=ko:[더스타프로필] 방탄소년단 제이홉 "내 꿈은 '나만의 아이돌' 제작"|last=Jang|first=Eun-kyung|date=April 30, 2015|work=The Star|language=ko|trans-title=[The Star Profile] BTS J-Hope, "My dream is to produce my own idol"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117020441/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/04/30/2015043001376.html|archive-date=November 17, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=March 3, 2022|via=Chosun.com}} His family is from the {{ill|Hadong Jeong clan|ko|하동 정씨}}.{{Youtube|id=TJWsTCVJxnw|time=3600|channel=UCN5XdqTDRbyjXPF5NXUqWdA|handle=fairyjaehyung|title=하나둘씩 전역하는 BTS 멤버들...... 홉아.. 계획이 ㄷㅏ 있는 거지 그렇지!?!???}}

In March 2019, J-Hope enrolled at Hanyang Cyber University for the Master of Business Administration program in Advertising and Media. He previously graduated from Global Cyber University with a degree in Broadcasting and Entertainment.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000298280|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 측 "RM·슈가·제이홉 지난해 대학원 입학, 지민·뷔 9월 입학 예정'(공식)|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=July 7, 2020|work=Newsen|language=ko|trans-title=(Official) BTS' "RM, Suga, and J-Hope enrolled in graduate school last year, Jimin and V will be enrolled in September"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707150601/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000298280|archive-date=July 7, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 4, 2021|via=Naver}}

Career

= 1994–2012: Beginnings =

Before debuting with BTS, J-Hope was part of an underground dance team called Neuron, and took dance classes at Gwangju Music Academy for six years, from fourth grade to his first year in high school when he signed with Big Hit Entertainment.Dance references:

  • {{cite web|url=http://ize.co.kr/articleView.html?no=2013071113587291040&type=&|script-title=ko:[spotlight] 방탄소년단│② 랩몬스터, 슈가, 제이홉's story – ize|website=ize.co.kr|date=July 18, 2013|language=ko|trans-title=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304212213/http://ize.co.kr/articleView.html?no=2013071113587291040&type=&|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=November 7, 2016}}
  • {{cite web|url=https://www.dispatch.co.kr/1620388|script-title=ko:승리가 '방탄소년단' 제이홉 얘기 듣고 놀란 이유 (ft.광주)|date=December 29, 2018|website=Dispatch|language=ko|trans-title=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421121026/https://www.dispatch.co.kr/1620388|archive-date=April 21, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=December 29, 2018}}{{better source needed|date=June 2022}}
  • {{cite web|url=http://m.jndn.com/article.php?aid=1558941302281483006|script-title=ko:"좋은 인재들 만난 덕에 스타 산실 됐죠"|date=May 27, 2019|website=m.jndn.com|language=ko|trans-title=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110070417/http://m.jndn.com/article.php?aid=1558941302281483006|archive-date=November 10, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=December 4, 2020}} He was relatively well known for his dance skills, and won various local prizes, including first place in a national dance competition in 2008.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850097/bts-j-hope-get-to-know|title=Get To Know BTS: J-Hope|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 20, 2017|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703100235/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7850097/bts-j-hope-get-to-know|archive-date=July 3, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=March 8, 2018}} His dancing eventually led to an interest in singing, and he auditioned to become an idol trainee. While a trainee, J-Hope appeared as a featured rapper on singer Jo Kwon's song "Animal", released in 2012.{{cite news|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/06/12/culture/features/bts-bts-10th-bts-festa/20230612175256280.html|title=Getting re-acquainted with the BTS septet after a decade|last=Yang|first=Haley|date=June 12, 2023|work=Korea Joongang Daily|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240826192201/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/06/12/culture/features/bts-bts-10th-bts-festa/20230612175256280.html|archive-date=August 26, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=November 10, 2024}}

= 2013–present: BTS =

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On June 13, 2013, J-Hope made his debut as a member of BTS on M! Countdown.{{cite web|url=https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/bts-kpop-korean-boy-band/|title=How BTS is changing K-pop for the better|last=Bennett|first=Colette|date=May 12, 2016|website=The Daily Dot|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102131505/https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/bts-kpop-korean-boy-band/|archive-date=January 2, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 8, 2018}} He was the third member to join the band as a trainee after RM and Suga.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.elle.com/culture/music/interviews/a45489/bts-billboard-music-awards-interview/|title=BTS on What It Means Winning Billboard's Top Social Artist Award...and What's Next|last=Bailey|first=Alyssa|date=May 23, 2017|magazine=Elle|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525231902/https://www.elle.com/culture/music/interviews/a45489/bts-billboard-music-awards-interview/|archive-date=May 25, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=March 1, 2018}} Under the band's name, he has performed four solo songs: "Intro: Boy Meets Evil", "Mama", "Trivia 起: Just Dance", and "Outro: Ego". The first two were released in 2016 as part of BTS' second studio album Wings. Lyrically, "Boy Meets Evil" was about "the thoughts of a boy faced with the evil that is temptation" and showcased J-Hope's rapping abilities,{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/108787/bts-j-hope-officially-marks-the-beginning-of-wings-all-kpop-news|title=[Video] BTS' J-Hope Officially Marks The Beginning of 'Wings'|last=Min|first=Susan|date=September 26, 2016|publisher=MWave|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018202404/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/108787/bts-j-hope-officially-marks-the-beginning-of-wings-all-kpop-news|archive-date=October 18, 2016|url-status=dead|access-date=October 13, 2016}} while "Mama" was a "quirky hip-hop" ode of appreciation to his mother that "captures his animated delivery and onstage style.{{cite news|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201610101217130410|script-title=ko:날개 단 방탄소년단, 美빌보드-대상까지 거머쥘까(종합)|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=October 10, 2016|work=Newsen|language=ko|trans-title=Will the winged BTS win the U.S. Billboard-Grand Prize (Summary)|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227003522/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201610101217130410|archive-date=February 27, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=February 26, 2023|via=Naver}}{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2016/10/bts-wings-album-the-significance-of-solo-members-songs|title=The Significance of Each BTS Member Having Their Own Solo Song on 'Wings'|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=October 13, 2016|website=Fuse.tv|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016061621/http://www.fuse.tv/2016/10/bts-wings-album-the-significance-of-solo-members-songs|archive-date=October 16, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=October 14, 2016}} "Just Dance", released in 2018 on the band's fourth studio album Love Yourself: Answer, was a "funky hip-hop" song that "uses the titular activity as a metaphor for love".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8472127/bts-love-yourself-answer-album-review|title=BTS Reflect on Life & Love on Uplifting 'Love Yourself: Answer'|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=August 24, 2018|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614184424/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8472127/bts-love-yourself-answer-album-review|archive-date=June 14, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=August 26, 2018}} "Outro: Ego", also an upbeat, "funky" track, from 2020's Map of the Soul: 7, reflected on J-Hope's career and the decisions and hardships he faced through the years, additionally addressing the "dichotomy between his stage persona and his birth identity".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8549929/bts-j-hope-map-of-the-soul-7-comeback-trailer-outro-ego|title=BTS' J-Hope Fronts 'Map of the Soul: 7' Comeback Trailer 'Outro: Ego'|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=February 2, 2020|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200310054757/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8549929/bts-j-hope-map-of-the-soul-7-comeback-trailer-outro-ego|archive-date=March 10, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=March 21, 2020}}

J-Hope also collaborated with bandmate V and Swedish singer Zara Larsson on the single "A Brand New Day" for the official soundtrack of the BTS World mobile video game. The single was released on June 14, 2019.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8515949/bts-j-hope-v-usher-brand-new-day-collab-zara-larsson|title=BTS' J-Hope & V Usher In 'A Brand New Day' In Collab with Zara Larsson: Stream It Now|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=June 14, 2019|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623210513/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/bts/8515949/bts-j-hope-v-usher-brand-new-day-collab-zara-larsson|archive-date=June 23, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=June 15, 2019}}

= 2018–present: Solo activities =

J-Hope's first solo release, outside of his work with BTS, was the 2015 rap track "1 Verse"—it sampled "El Chapo" by The Game—uploaded for free via the band's SoundCloud.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/bts-j-hopes-solo-songs-are-way-deeper-when-you-really-listen-to-his-lyrics-31207239|title=J-Hope's Solo Songs Are Way Deeper When You Really Listen To His Lyrics|last=Melendez|first=Michelle|date=August 18, 2020|website=Elite Daily|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819153407/https://www.elitedaily.com/p/bts-j-hopes-solo-songs-are-way-deeper-when-you-really-listen-to-his-lyrics-31207239|archive-date=August 19, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=May 20, 2023}} A darker sound in comparison to what he would become known for later on in his career,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/j-hope-bts-album-jack-in-box-lollapalooza-1380778/|title='J-Hope Isn't Limited to Bright Things': The BTS Star Breaks Down His Full-Length Solo Debut|url-access=subscription|last=Kawk|first=Kristine|date=July 15, 2022|magazine=Rolling Stone|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715040525/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/j-hope-bts-album-jack-in-box-lollapalooza-1380778/|archive-date=July 15, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=May 20, 2023}} the song addressed J-Hope's haters, particularly those who continuously listened to his music just to criticize him, and showcased his ability to mold his vocals and rapping style to reflect the content of his lyrics.

On March 1, 2018, J-Hope released his first solo mixtape Hope World worldwide, accompanied by a music video for the lead single "Daydream".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8223838/bts-j-hope-hope-world-mixtape-daydream-video|title=BTS' J-Hope Delivers 'Daydream' Video From 'Hope World' Mixtape|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=March 1, 2018|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421070634/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8223838/bts-j-hope-hope-world-mixtape-daydream-video|archive-date=April 21, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=March 8, 2018}} A music video for the B-side single "Airplane" followed on March 6.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8233872/bts-j-hope-airplane-music-video|title=BTS' J-Hope Flies Solo With 'Airplane' Music Video: Watch|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=March 6, 2018|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603042805/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8233872/bts-j-hope-airplane-music-video|archive-date=June 3, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=May 30, 2021}} The mixtape debuted at number 63 and peaked at number 38 on the Billboard 200, making him the highest-charting Korean solo act on the ranking at the time. Six of the album's tracks entered the World Digital Song Sales chart, with "Daydream" topping the chart and making J-Hope one of only ten Korean artists, including BTS, to reach number one.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8232212/bts-j-hope-billboard-200-charts-hope-world-mixtape|title=BTS' J-Hope Enters the Billboard 200, Earns highest entry for a K-Pop Solo Act|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=March 5, 2018|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307175703/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8232212/bts-j-hope-billboard-200-charts-hope-world-mixtape|archive-date=March 7, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 7, 2018}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8245045/j-hope-hope-world-second-week-sales-billboard-200-daydream-world-digital-song-sales-chart|title=J-Hope Rises on Billboard 200, Tops World Digital Song Sales in Second Week of 'Hope World'|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=March 14, 2018|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410210214/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8245045/j-hope-hope-world-second-week-sales-billboard-200-daydream-world-digital-song-sales-chart|archive-date=April 10, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=March 15, 2018}} The success of his solo debut led to him ranking at number three on the Emerging Artists chart and peaking at number 91 on the Artist 100;J-Hope on Billboard{{'}}s Artist charts:

  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/emerging-artists/2018-03-10|url-access=subscription|title=Emerging Artists (The week of March 10, 2018)|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919213939/https://www.billboard.com/charts/emerging-artists/2018-03-10|archive-date=September 19, 2020|url-status=dead|access-date=July 31, 2022}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/artist-100/2018-03-10|title=Artist 100 (The week of March 10)|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309223320/https://www.billboard.com/charts/artist-100/2018-03-10|archive-date=March 9, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=July 31, 2022}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/artist-100/2018-03-17|title=Artist 100 (The week of March 17)|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316223452/https://www.billboard.com/charts/artist-100/2018-03-17/|archive-date=March 16, 2018|url-status=live|access-date=July 31, 2022}} he became the fifth Korean artist and second Korean soloist (after Psy) to chart on the latter. Hope World charted in ten countries worldwide, and "Daydream" charted in three.Compiled Hope World album charts:
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-albums|title=Canadian Albums|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109092009/https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-albums|archive-date=January 9, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 7, 2018}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200|title=Billboard 200|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/5zva7hsN5?url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200|archive-date=July 4, 2011|url-status=live|access-date=March 7, 2018}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-albums/2018-03-17|title=Canadian Albums: March 17, 2018|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190303100921/https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-albums/2018-03-17|archive-date=March 3, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2018}}
  • {{cite web|url=http://www.snepmusique.com/tops-semaine/top-album-megafusion/|title=Le Top de la semaine : Top Albums|website=SNEP|language=fr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709042322/http://www.snepmusique.com/tops-semaine/top-album-megafusion/|archive-date=July 9, 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=March 12, 2018}}
  • {{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2018&month=03&day=12|title=Billboard Japan Hot Album Chart-March 12, 2018|website=Billboard Japan|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421122525/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot_albums&year=2018&month=03&day=12|archive-date=April 21, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=March 10, 2018}}
  • {{cite web|title=Dutchcharts: J-Hope – Hope World|url=http://dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=J-Hope&titel=Hope+World&cat=a|access-date=March 9, 2018|archive-date=July 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714144524/https://dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=J-Hope&titel=Hope+World&cat=a|url-status=live}}
  • {{cite web|title=VG-lista: Hope World|url=https://www.vglista.no/album/hope-world/|access-date=March 10, 2018|archive-date=March 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190303100649/https://www.vglista.no/album/hope-world/|url-status=live}}
  • {{cite web|title=NZ Top 40 Albums 12.03.2018|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/albums/2018-03-09|access-date=March 9, 2018|archive-date=April 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421121025/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/albums?chart=4460|url-status=live}}
  • {{cite web|title=Swedish Weekly Album- Week 10, March 9, 2018|url=http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074438/http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/|archive-date=March 10, 2018|url-status=live}}Compiled "Daydream" charts:
  • {{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2016-10-29/world-digital-songs|title=World Digital Songs (October 29, 2016)|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=May 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517213323/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2016-10-29/world-digital-songs|url-status=dead|access-date=March 8, 2018}}
  • {{cite web|url=https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=4460#all_records_extra|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|date=October 7, 2019|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309120506/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=4460#all_records_extra|archive-date=March 9, 2018|url-status=deviated|access-date=November 15, 2024}}
  • {{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2018&month=03&day=12|title=Japan Hot 100|website=Billboard Japan|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502075912/http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2018&month=03&day=12|archive-date=May 2, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=March 10, 2018}} The mixtape ranked at number five on Billboard{{'}}s year-end World Albums Chart for 2018.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/world-albums|title=Year-End Charts – World Albums: 2018|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410165812/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/world-albums|archive-date=April 10, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=December 5, 2018}} J-Hope released the full version of the mixtape's closing track, "Blue Side (Outro)", for free via BTS' SoundCloud page on March 1, 2021, in celebration of Hope World{{'}}s third anniversary.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9532996/bts-j-hope-blue-side-full-version-hope-world-anniversary/|title=BTS' J-Hope Releases Full Version of 'Blue Side' on the Anniversary of 'Hope World'|last=Mamo|first=Heran|date=March 1, 2021|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301191705/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9532996/bts-j-hope-blue-side-full-version-hope-world-anniversary/|archive-date=March 1, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=March 1, 2021}}

In 2019, J-Hope released a free collaboration single, "Chicken Noodle Soup", featuring American singer Becky G, on September 27.{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1077596/bts-j-hope-teams-up-with-becky-g-for-chicken-noodle-soup-remix|title=BTS' J-Hope Teams Up With Becky G for Chicken Noodle Soup Remix|last=Boyle|first=Kelli|date=September 27, 2019|website=E! News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001021837/https://www.eonline.com/news/1077596/bts-j-hope-teams-up-with-becky-g-for-chicken-noodle-soup-remix|archive-date=October 1, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=October 8, 2019}} The track debuted at number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100, making J-Hope the first member of BTS to chart on the Hot 100 as a solo artist, the third Korean solo artist to rank on the chart (after Psy and CL), and the sixth Korean artist overall to do so. "Chicken Noodle Soup" also became J-Hope's second song to debut at number one on the World Digital Song Sales chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8532347/j-hope-chicken-noodle-soup-feat-becky-g-first-bts-solo-hot-100-chart-hit|url-access=subscription|title=J-Hope Becomes First BTS Member to Hit Hot 100 Solo With 'Chicken Noodle Soup' Alongside Becky G|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=October 8, 2019|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008015940/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8532347/j-hope-chicken-noodle-soup-feat-becky-g-first-bts-solo-hot-100-chart-hit|archive-date=October 8, 2019|url-status=dead|access-date=November 10, 2024}}

On June 14, 2022, Hybe Corporation announced that J-Hope would be the first member of BTS to begin promotions as a solo artist.{{cite news|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20220615093353264|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 제이홉, 솔로앨범 첫 주자 확정 '개별활동 본격화'[공식]|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=June 15, 2022|newspaper=Newsen|language=ko|trans-title=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615024024/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20220615093353264|archive-date=June 15, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 14, 2022|via=Daum}} His debut solo album Jack in the Box, released on July 15, was preceded by the lead single "More" on July 1.{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/bts-j-hope-solo-album-jack-in-the-box-1235303339|title=BTS' J-Hope to Drop Solo Album, 'Jack in the Box,' Next Month|last=Aswad|first=Jem|date=June 25, 2022|magazine=Variety|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625193944/https://variety.com/2022/music/news/bts-j-hope-solo-album-jack-in-the-box-1235303339|archive-date=June 25, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 25, 2022}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bts-j-hope-solo-single-jack-in-the-box-photos-1235106868/|title=BTS' J-Hope Reveals the Title of His Solo Single, Teases Upcoming Album With New Photos|last=Dailey|first=Hannah|date=June 27, 2022|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627211001/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bts-j-hope-solo-single-jack-in-the-box-photos-1235106868/|archive-date=June 27, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 27, 2022}} J-Hope made his performance debut at Lollapalooza on July 31, as the headlining act for the final day of the festival. He became the first South Korean artist to headline a main stage at a major United States music festival.{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/lollapalooza-j-hope-bts-headliner-1235287506/|title=BTS' J-Hope Added as Lollapalooza Headliner|last1=Garcia|first1=Thania|last2=Shafer|first2=Elise|date=June 7, 2022|magazine=Variety|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608013559/https://variety.com/2022/music/news/lollapalooza-j-hope-bts-headliner-1235287506/|archive-date=June 8, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=June 7, 2022}} In September, J-Hope featured on the single "Rush Hour" by Crush.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/crush-bts-j-hope-digital-single-rush-hour-music-video-release-3312416|title=Crush joins forces with BTS' J-hope on upcoming digital single 'Rush Hour'|last=Yep|first=Gladys|date=September 19, 2022|website=NME|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919083346/https://www.nme.com/news/music/crush-bts-j-hope-digital-single-rush-hour-music-video-release-3312416|archive-date=September 19, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=September 19, 2022}} He was nominated for six awards, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, at the MAMA Awards, and made his solo performance debut at the show as the headliner for day two of the event, on November 30.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-mama-awards-nominees-bts-blackpink-full-list-1235160065/|title=BTS, J-Hope, BLACKPINK & More Nominated for 2022 MAMA Awards|last=Bowenbank|first=Starr|date=October 23, 2022|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024172725/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-mama-awards-nominees-bts-blackpink-full-list-1235160065/|archive-date=October 24, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=October 23, 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20221116000718|title=BTS' J-Hope to headline 2022 Mama Awards|last=Choi|first=Ji-won|date=November 16, 2022|work=The Korea Herald|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116093846/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20221116000718|archive-date=November 16, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 20, 2022}} He also made his solo performance debut at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve on December 31.{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/music/new-years-rockin-eve-times-square-performers-announced/|title=New Year's Rockin' Eve Times Square Performers Announced: Duran Duran, J-Hope, New Edition and More|last=De Santis|first=Rachel|date=December 15, 2022|magazine=People|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215203956/https://people.com/music/new-years-rockin-eve-times-square-performers-announced/|archive-date=December 15, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=December 15, 2022}}

A documentary titled J-Hope in the Box, chronicling the making of J-Hope's debut album and his appearance at Lollapalooza, was released for streaming globally on Weverse and Disney+ in February 2023.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-j-hope-documentary-j-hope-in-the-box-release-date-1234664616/|url-access=subscription|title=BTS Star J-Ho's Documentary 'J-Hope in the Box' Release Date Confirmed|last=Madarang|first=Charisma|date=January 19, 2023|magazine=Rolling Stone|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120050519/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-j-hope-documentary-j-hope-in-the-box-release-date-1234664616/|archive-date=January 20, 2023|url-status=dead|access-date=January 20, 2023}} He was announced as a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton that same month.{{cite magazine|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/louis-vuitton-names-bts-member-j-hope-brand-ambassador-1235543417/|title=Louis Vuitton Signs BTS Member J-Hope as Brand Ambassador|last=Diderich|first=Joelle|date=February 24, 2023|magazine=Women's Wear Daily|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224063625/https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/louis-vuitton-names-bts-member-j-hope-brand-ambassador-1235543417/|archive-date=February 24, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=February 24, 2023}} J-Hope released the collaboration single "On the Street", with American rapper J. Cole, on March 3.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/bts-j-hope-j-cole-on-the-street-collaboration-1235278975/|title=BTS' J-Hope & J. Cole Reflect on Careers for 'On the Street': Watch the Meaningful Hip-Hop Collaboration|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=March 3, 2023|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303063312/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/bts-j-hope-j-cole-on-the-street-collaboration-1235278975/|archive-date=March 3, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=March 3, 2023}} He became the first member of BTS to earn a top-40 entry on the UK Singles Chart following its debut at number 37, setting a new record as the highest-charting Korean soloist in the history of the chart at the time.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/j-hope-first-solo-bts-member-uk-top-40-1235284878/|title=J-Hope Becomes First Solo BTS Member to Crack U.K. Top 40|last=Brandle|first=Lars|date=March 13, 2023|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313095646/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/j-hope-first-solo-bts-member-uk-top-40-1235284878/|archive-date=March 13, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=March 13, 2023}}{{cite news|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230314000695|title=[Today's K-pop] BTS' J-Hope hits Billboard Hot 100 at No. 60 with solo song|last=Hwang|first=You-mi|date=March 14, 2023|work=The Korea Herald|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314090932/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230314000695|archive-date=March 14, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=March 14, 2023}} He also earned his highest peak on the US Hot 100 at number 60. Big Hit released a six-part docuseries titled Hope on the Street in March 2024, accompanied by the special album Hope on the Street Vol. 1. Recorded before J-Hope began his mandatory military service a year prior, both projects explored his artistic roots and street dance background. The first episode aired globally on March 27 on Prime Video and on TVING in South Korea, while the album followed on March 29, with "Neuron" featuring Gaeko and Yoon Mi-rae as its lead single.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/j-hope-hope-on-the-street-vol-1-stream-1235644317/|title=J-Hope's 'Hope on the Street Vol. 1' Is Here: Stream It Now|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=March 29, 2024|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329044709/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/j-hope-hope-on-the-street-vol-1-stream-1235644317/|archive-date=March 29, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=April 3, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/international/bts-j-hope-joins-forces-gaeko-yoonmirae-old-school-hip-hop-track-neurons-special-album-hope-street-vol-1-watch/|title=BTS' j-hope joins forces with GAEKO and yoonmirae for old-school hip-hop track 'NEURON' for special album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1, watch|date=March 29, 2024|website=Bollywood Hungama|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329060029/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/international/bts-j-hope-joins-forces-gaeko-yoonmirae-old-school-hip-hop-track-neurons-special-album-hope-street-vol-1-watch/|archive-date=March 29, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=April 3, 2024}}

J-Hope participated in Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes, a charity event hosted by the First Lady of France, Brigitte Macron, in January 2025. Held at La Défense Arena in Paris, he performed a three-song set as the show's opening act—per Macron's request—before a crowd of 35,000 attendees, marking his first musical appearance following the completion of his military service three months prior.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.parismatch.com/culture/musique/j-hope-de-bts-offre-a-la-france-son-grand-retour-sur-scene-au-gala-des-pieces-jaunes-246387|title=J-hope de BTS : il offre à la France son grand retour sur scène au Gala des Pièces Jaunes|last=Rebillat|first=Clémentine|date=January 24, 2025|magazine=Paris Match|language=fr|archive-url=https://archive.today/20250222173801/https://www.parismatch.com/culture/musique/j-hope-de-bts-offre-a-la-france-son-grand-retour-sur-scene-au-gala-des-pieces-jaunes-246387|archive-date=February 22, 2025|url-status=live|access-date=February 23, 2025}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/j-hope-solo-hits-bts-song-le-gala-des-pieces-juanes-charity-concert-paris-1235882657/|title=J-Hope Thrills Crowd at Le Gala Des Piéces Juanes in Paris With Mini Set of Solo, BTS Hits|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|date=January 24, 2025|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125053907/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/j-hope-solo-hits-bts-song-le-gala-des-pieces-juanes-charity-concert-paris-1235882657/|archive-date=January 25, 2025|url-status=live|access-date=February 23, 2025}} His first solo tour, Hope on the Stage, was announced that same month. It began at the end of February in Seoul, then expanded to major cities in Asia and North America before concluding in Japan.{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/bts-member-j-hope-announces-first-solo-tour-rcna187324|title=BTS member J-Hope announces first solo tour after completing military service|date=January 12, 2025|agency=The Associated Press|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250220183011/https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/bts-member-j-hope-announces-first-solo-tour-rcna187324|archive-date=February 20, 2025|url-status=live|access-date=February 20, 2025|via=NBCNews.com}} J-Hope will be one of the headliners at 2025 Lollapalooza Berlin, taking place on July 12 and 13 at Olympic Park and the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/concerts/2025-lollapalooza-berlin-headliners-timberlake-j-hope-gracie-abrams-1235905179/ |title=Justin Timberlake, BTS’ J-Hope, Gracie Abrams Among 2025 Lollapalooza Berlin Headliners |date=February 19, 2025 |website=Billboard |last=Kaufman |first=Gil}}

Name

J-Hope performing at the [[Seoul Olympic Stadium in August 2018, during the Love Yourself World Tour|thumb|alt=J-Hope smiling and greeting with his left hand.]]

His stage name, J-Hope ({{Korean|hangul=제이홉|labels=no}}), comes from his desire to represent hope for fans, as well as to be "the hope of BTS".Stage name references:

  • {{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/12/07/meet-bts-members-7139713/|publisher=Metro|title=Meet the BTS Members|date=December 7, 2017|access-date=March 8, 2018|archive-date=March 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307043215/http://metro.co.uk/2017/12/07/meet-bts-members-7139713/|url-status=live}}
  • {{cite AV media|date=June 22, 2015|trans-title=There is a behind story of naming for BTS|script-title=ko:방탄소년단! 너 이름이 뭐니? ㅣYamanTV Ep.23|medium=Variety television show|language=ko|access-date=March 5, 2018|format=video|time=0:10|location=YouTube|publisher=Mnet K-POP|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2zYBzIC_0M|archive-date=April 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422013035/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2zYBzIC_0M|url-status=live}} It is also a reference to the myth of Pandora's box, as after the box was opened and all the evils inside were released to the world, the only thing left was hope.{{cite journal |script-title=ko:[세상의 총알을 막아내는 소년들그룹 방탄소년단.|journal=Cuvism Magazine|date=July 22, 2013|url=http://www.cuvismmag.com/b/interview/2922|access-date=May 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220142140/http://www.cuvismmag.com/b/interview/2922|archive-date=December 20, 2013|url-status=usurped|language=ko}}

Artistry and public image

J-Hope has been described as having an upbeat and energetic tone to his music and performances.{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000281364|script-title=ko:[Hi #뮤직]방탄소년단 제이홉의 믹스테이프 '음악의 오래된 미래'|trans-title=[Hi #Music] BTS J-Hope's mixtape, 'The Old Future of Music.'|language=ko|last=Park|first=Gun-wook|date=February 28, 2018|website=Hankook Ilbo|via=Naver|access-date=March 8, 2018|archive-date=April 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421121027/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=469&aid=0000281364|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fuse.tv/2016/10/bts-wings-album-the-significance-of-solo-members-songs|title=The Significance Of Each BTS Member Having Their Own Solo Song On 'Wings'|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=October 13, 2016|website=Fuse|access-date=March 8, 2018|archive-date=March 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329025300/https://www.fuse.tv/2016/10/bts-wings-album-the-significance-of-solo-members-songs|url-status=live}} His mixtape, Hope World, was described as having a fun nature and variety of musical genres, including synth-pop, trap, house, alternative hip hop, funk-soul, and retro elements.Genre sources:

  • {{cite web|url=https://www.fuse.tv/2018/03/j-hope-daydream-mv-hope-world-mixtape|title=BTS' J-Hope Delivers His Hopeful 'Daydream': Get To Know Him In His Solo Video|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=March 2, 2018|website=Fuse|access-date=March 8, 2018|archive-date=April 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421121022/https://www.fuse.tv/2018/03/j-hope-daydream-mv-hope-world-mixtape?campaign=scl|url-status=live}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/5181183/j-hope-bts-hope-world-interview/|title=j-hope of K-Pop Sensation BTS Has His Own Story to Tell on New Solo Mixtape|last=Raisa|first=Bruner|date=March 2, 2018|magazine=Time|access-date=March 8, 2018|archive-date=May 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522194205/http://time.com/5181183/j-hope-bts-hope-world-interview/|url-status=live}}
  • {{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/5183251/5-songs-you-need-to-listen-to-this-week-44/|title=5 Songs You Need to Listen to This Week|last=Raisa|first=Bruner|date=March 2, 2018|magazine=Time|access-date=March 8, 2018|archive-date=April 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421070634/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8223838/bts-j-hope-hope-world-mixtape-daydream-video|url-status=live}} In a review published by The 405, Emmad Usmani praised the mixtape's concept and production, writing "J-Hope showcases exceptional creativity, genuine personality, and a cohesive sense of direction over the 20 minutes of the project".{{cite web|url=https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/review/review-bts-superstar-j-hope-goes-it-solo-on-his-hope-world-mixtape-152|title=Album Review: J-Hope – Hope World|last=Usmani|first=Emmad|date=March 15, 2018|website=The 405|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325133924/https://www.thefourohfive.com/music/review/review-bts-superstar-j-hope-goes-it-solo-on-his-hope-world-mixtape-152|archive-date=March 25, 2019|access-date=February 22, 2021}} Jeff Benjamin of Fuse wrote that the atmospheric style of "Blue Side", Hope World's outro track, "leaves the listener curious for what's coming next from J-Hope".{{cite web|url=https://www.fuse.tv/2018/03/j-hope-daydream-mv-hope-world-mixtape|title=BTS' J-Hope Delivers His Hopeful 'Daydream': Get To Know Him In His Solo Video|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=March 2, 2018|website=Fuse|access-date=March 8, 2018|archive-date=April 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421121022/https://www.fuse.tv/2018/03/j-hope-daydream-mv-hope-world-mixtape?campaign=scl|url-status=live}} The lyrical elements of the mixtape, notably the lead song "Daydream", was praised by Billboard for its discussion of the difficulties an idol faces in their career, various literary references, and fun presentation of the serious subject matter.

J-Hope cites the adventurous nature of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas and the works of Kyle, Aminé, and Joey Badass as influencers on his style and work on Hope World. The idea of peace has also provided a basis for much of his lyrics, stating that "it'd be fantastic to become a part of someone's personal peace through my music" in an interview with Time.{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/5181183/j-hope-bts-hope-world-interview/|title=j-hope of K-Pop Sensation BTS Has His Own Story to Tell on New Solo Mixtape|last=Raisa|first=Bruner|date=March 2, 2018|magazine=Time|access-date=March 8, 2018|archive-date=May 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522194205/http://time.com/5181183/j-hope-bts-hope-world-interview/|url-status=live}} The idea of "representing the modern generation" has also influenced his work on BTS' music. There was also a reference to Douglas Adams' science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mjFmDwAAQBAJ&q=jhope+hitchhikers&pg=PP83|title=BTS: K-Pop's International Superstars|last=Books|first=Triumph|date=August 7, 2018|publisher=Triumph Books|isbn=9781641251723|access-date=October 18, 2020|archive-date=June 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612074006/https://books.google.com/books?id=mjFmDwAAQBAJ&q=jhope+hitchhikers&pg=PP83|url-status=live}}

In January 2020, J-Hope was promoted to a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association.{{cite web|url=http://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20200122_0000896391&cID=10601&pID=10600|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 RM·제이홉, 한음저협 정회원 승격|trans-title=BTS RM·J-Hope promoted to members of Korea Music Copyright Association|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Jae-hoon|date=January 15, 2020|website=Newsis|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200312193335/http://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20200122_0000896391&cID=10601&pID=10600|archive-date=March 12, 2020|access-date=November 30, 2020}}

= Impact =

In 2018, he was awarded the fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit by the President of South Korea along with the other members of the group.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=312&aid=0000354692|script-title=ko:'대중문화예술상' BTS, 문화훈장 화관 최연소 수훈...유재석부터 故 김주혁까지 '영광의 얼굴들' (종합)|trans-title=BTS, the youngest members of the Order of Culture and Arts...From Yoo Jae-seok to the late Kim Joo-hyuk, 'Faces of Glory' (Comprehensive)|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Ji-won|date=October 25, 2018|website=Ten Asia|via=Naver|access-date=October 25, 2018|archive-date=June 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616023357/https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=312&aid=0000354692|url-status=live}} He had the most liked tweet in the world for 2018 when he posted the "In My Feelings Challenge".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8488660/bts-most-tweeted-about-celebrity-twitter-2018-year-end-data|title=BTS Is 2018's Most Tweeted-About Celebrity, Plus More Year-End Twitter Data|last=Reitman|first=Shelby|date=December 5, 2018|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 30, 2019|archive-date=March 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307161231/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8488660/bts-most-tweeted-about-celebrity-twitter-2018-year-end-data|url-status=live}}

In July 2021, he was appointed Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture by President Moon Jae-in, along with the other members of BTS, to help "lead the global agenda for future generations, such as sustainable growth" and "expand South Korea's diplomatic efforts and global standing" in the international community.{{cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/07/21/skorea-BTS-President-Moon-Jae-in-special-envoy/6491626854465/|title=BTS named special presidential envoy by South Korea|last=Maresca|first=Thomas|date=July 21, 2021|work=United Press International|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210721091025/https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/07/21/skorea-BTS-President-Moon-Jae-in-special-envoy/6491626854465/|archive-date=July 21, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=October 3, 2021}}

Personal life

In 2016, J-Hope purchased an apartment in South Korea worth {{KRWConvert|1.775|b|lk=on|year=2016}} for his personal use.{{cite web|url=http://www.skyedaily.com/news/news_view.html?ID=76134#|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 제이홉, 환상적 한강뷰 아이돌APT 입성|trans-title=BTS J-Hope enters the fantastic Han River View Idol APT|language=ko|last=Yoo|first=Eun-Joo|date=August 4, 2018|website=Skyedaily|access-date=April 3, 2019|archive-date=July 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707182538/http://www.skyedaily.com/news/news_view.html?ID=76134|url-status=live}} As of 2018, he lives in Hannam-dong, Seoul, South Korea with his bandmates.{{cite news|url=https://news.joins.com/article/22766833|script-title=ko:[라이프트렌드] 유명인이 반한 한남동, 최고급 주거지로 뜬 이유|trans-title=[Life trend] The reason why Hannam-dong, which celebrities fall in love with, has emerged as a luxury residence|language=ko|last=Han|first=Jin|date=July 3, 2018|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|via=Naver|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421121021/https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=101&oid=025&aid=0002833392|archive-date=April 21, 2019|access-date=August 17, 2018}}

= Military service =

Following revisions made to the Military Service Act in December 2020, J-Hope (alongside the other members of BTS) was granted an automatic postponement of his mandatory military service in 2021, until the end of 2022.{{cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/04/bts-jin-starts-process-for-his-military-service/|title=BTS' Jin starts process for his military service|last=Hicap|first=Jonah|date=November 4, 2022|work=Manila Bulletin|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221104195539/https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/04/bts-jin-starts-process-for-his-military-service/|archive-date=November 4, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 4, 2022}} On February 26, 2023, Big Hit announced that J-Hope had filed a cancellation request for the deferment and would be proceeding with his conscription.{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0006652221|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 제이홉, 진 이어 BTS 멤버 중 두번째 군복무...입영 연기 취소 신청|trans-title=BTS J-Hope, the second member of BTS after Jin... Application for cancellation of postponement of enlistment|last=Hwang|first=Mi-hyun|date=February 26, 2023|work=News 1|language=ko|access-date=February 26, 2023|via=Naver|archive-date=February 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226055850/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0006652221|url-status=live}} On April 1, having already received his service date, the label published official notice of J-Hope's impending enlistment; the date was not disclosed to the public.{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=241&aid=0003266333|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 제이홉, 육군 현역 입대 예정 "별도 행사 NO, 배웅은 마음으로만" [전문]|trans-title=BTS J-Hope, scheduled to enlist in active duty in the army "No special event, send-off only with heart" [Full text]|last=Park|first=Ro-sa|date=April 1, 2023|work=Ilgan Sports|language=ko|access-date=April 1, 2023|via=Naver|archive-date=April 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401042615/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=241&aid=0003266333|url-status=live}} He enlisted as an active duty soldier on April 18 at the Army A Division Recruit Training Center in Gangwon Province.{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000339710|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 제이홉, 오늘(18일) 육군 현역 입대 "잘 다녀올게요"|trans-title=BTS J-Hope, enlisted in the army today (18th) "I'll be back"|last=Park|first=Sang-hoo|date=April 18, 2023|publisher=JTBC|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418001359/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000339710|archive-date=April 18, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=April 18, 2023|via=Naver}} Following the completion of his basic training in May 2023, J-Hope was appointed as an assistant training instructor with the 36th Infantry Division in Wonju.{{cite news|url=https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230531000854|title=BTS' J-Hope to work as drill instructor at Army boot camp: sources|date=May 31, 2023|work=Yonhap|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531115514/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230531000854|archive-date=May 31, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=June 1, 2023|via=The Korea Herald}} He was discharged on October 17, 2024, after completing his eighteen months of service.{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/j-hope-member-k-pops-bts-finishes-military-service-south-korea-2024-10-17/|title=J-Hope, of South Korea's BTS, finishes military service|last1=Kim|first1=Daewoung|last2=Kim|first2=Jisoo|last3=Lee|first3=Joyce|date=October 17, 2024|work=Reuters|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241116040333/https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/j-hope-member-k-pops-bts-finishes-military-service-south-korea-2024-10-17/|archive-date=November 16, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=November 16, 2024}}

= Philanthropy =

{{See also|Philanthropy of BTS}}

J-Hope has been a member of the "Green Noble Club", which recognizes high-value donors of Child Fund Korea,{{efn|the Green Umbrella's Children Foundation}} since 2018. On February 18, 2019, he donated ₩100 million (US$90,000) to the organization in support of those attending his high school alma mater in Gwangju. He previously donated ₩150 million ($135,000) in December 2018, but requested the donation be kept private at the time.{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000710381|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 제이홉, 오늘 생일 맞아 1억 기부...총 2억5천만원 [공식입장]|trans-title=BTS J-Hope Donates 100 Million for his birthday...Total 250 million won [Official]|language=ko|last=Hong|first=Seong-young|date=February 18, 2019|work=Sports Donga|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190805200307/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000710381|archive-date=August 5, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=February 18, 2019|via=Naver}} In December 2019, he donated another ₩100 million.{{cite news|url=https://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202102181303492410|script-title=ko:BTS 제이홉, 생일 맞아 1억 5천만원 기부...청각장애아동 후원(공식)|trans-title=BTS J-Hope donated 150 million won for his birthday... Support for children with hearing impairments (Official)|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=February 18, 2021|work=Newsen|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311021130/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202102181303492410|archive-date=March 11, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=February 18, 2021}} On November 17, 2020, he donated ₩100 million in support of children experiencing economic difficulties amid the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000314954|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 제이홉, 취약계층 아동 위해 1억원 기부 '총 4억5천만원'(공식)|trans-title=BTS J-Hope donated 100 million won for vulnerable children (Official)|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=August 18, 2020|work=Newsen|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101123801/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/609/0000314954|archive-date=November 1, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=December 9, 2020|via=Naver}}{{cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2020/08/732_294575.html|title=BTS's J-Hope donates W100m for underprivileged children|last=Lee|first=Gyu-lee|date=August 18, 2020|work=The Korea Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612074008/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2020/08/732_294575.html|archive-date=June 12, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=February 18, 2021}} On February 18, 2021, he donated ₩150 million to support children with visual and hearing impairments. On May 4, for Children's Day, he donated ₩100 million for children affected by violence in Tanzania, Africa.{{cite news|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210504004100315|title=BTS' J-hope donates 100 mln won for children in Africa|date=May 4, 2021|work=Yonhap News Agency|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504012804/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210504004100315|archive-date=May 4, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=May 3, 2021}} In December, he donated another ₩100 million, to cover heating expenses for children in low-income families and childcare facilities, and for medical expenses of pediatric patients. J-Hope has donated a cumulative total of ₩800 million to Child Fund Korea since 2018.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20211231090833300|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 제이홉, 소외계층 아동 위해 1억원 기부[공식입장]|trans-title=[Official] BTS J-Hope donates 100 million won to underprivileged children|last=Kim|first=Myung-mi|date=December 31, 2021|work=Newsen|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231035930/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20211231090833300|archive-date=December 31, 2021|url-status=live|access-date=December 30, 2021|via=Daum}}

Following the 2022 South Korean floods in Seoul, J-Hope donated {{SK won|100 million}} through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association to assist those affected.{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=022&aid=0003726215|script-title=ko:BTS 제이홉, 집중호우 피해 주민 위해 1억원 기부|trans-title=BTS J-Hope donates 100 million won to residents affected by heavy rain|last=Han|first=Yoon-jong|date=August 18, 2022|work=Segye Ilbo|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818033401/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=022&aid=0003726215|archive-date=August 18, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=August 18, 2022|via=Naver}} In February 2023, he donated {{SK won|100 million}}, through the Korean UNICEF Committee, towards emergency relief for children affected by the Turkey–Syria earthquake.{{cite news|url= https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230215008700315|title=More Korean celebrities donate to help quake-hit Turkey, Syria|last=Shim|first=S|date=February 15, 2023|work=Yonhap News Agency|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230215165916/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230215008700315|archive-date=February 15, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=February 15, 2023}}

Following the crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 in December 2024, J-Hope donated {{SK won|100 million}} ($68,000) to families of the victims as a "small measure of support".{{Cite web |date=3 January 2025 |title=South Korea starts lifting scorched fuselage of crashed Jeju Air plane |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250103-south-korea-begins-lifting-jeju-air-wreckage-after-fatal-crash |access-date=3 January 2025 |website=France 24}} In February, Seoul Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital revealed that he donated {{SK won|200 million}} which will be used to improve treatment facilities for the patients, as well as for research into severe and rare incurable diseases.{{cite news|script-title=ko:BTS 제이홉, 서울아산병원 어린이병원에 2억 후원…"매년 기부"|trans-title=BTS J-Hope Donates 200 Million Won to Seoul Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital... "Donate Every Year"|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20250218033400530?input=1195m|work=Yonhap News Agency|last=Kim|first=Jan-di|date=February 18, 2025|access-date=February 18, 2025|language=ko}}

In March 2025, J-Hope donated {{SK won|100 million}} to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association for wildfire relief efforts due to wildfire damages in the Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam regions.{{cite news|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 RM, 제이홉·슈가 이어 산불 피해 1억 기부…"조금이나마 도움 되길"|url=https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=737841|work=SPOTV News|last=Jang|first=Jin-ri|date=March 28, 2025|access-date=April 1, 2025|language=ko}}

Discography

{{main|J-Hope discography}}{{For|J-Hope's works with BTS|BTS singles discography|BTS albums discography}}

Filmography

{{See also|BTS videography}}

= Television =

class="wikitable sortable" style="width:700px"

! Year

! Program

! Role

! Note(s)

! class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}

rowspan="2" | 2016

| Inkigayo

| rowspan="4" | Host

| V, Moonbyul & Wheein

|{{cite web |script-title=ko:[BANGTAN BOMB] j-hope & V did Ingigayo Special MC!! – BTS (방탄소년단) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnN8Yi0-utk |website=Youtube |publisher=Bangtan TV |access-date=October 14, 2018 |language=ko |date=September 13, 2016 |archive-date=April 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424163628/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnN8Yi0-utk |url-status=live }}

Show! Music Core

| with Jungkook

|{{cite web |script-title=ko:[BANGTAN BOMB] j-hope&JungKook Show Music core Special MC – BTS (방탄소년단) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hddEGPIWKmQ |website=YouTube | date=December 17, 2016 |access-date=October 9, 2018 |language=ko, en |archive-date=December 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226123318/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hddEGPIWKmQ |url-status=live }}

rowspan="2" | 2017

| rowspan="2" | M Countdown

| with RM & Jimin

|{{cite news|url=http://style.tribunnews.com/2017/09/28/live-straming-mnet-countdown-3-anggota-bts-bakal-jadi-spesial-mc-hari-ini-tonton-di-sini|title=Live Streaming Mnet Countdown – 3 Anggota BTS Bakal Jadi Spesial MC Hari ini, Tonton di Sini!|last=Ajeng|first=Tisa|date=September 28, 2017|website=Tribune Style|publisher=Bangtan TV|language=id|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328031404/http://style.tribunnews.com/2017/09/28/live-straming-mnet-countdown-3-anggota-bts-bakal-jadi-spesial-mc-hari-ini-tonton-di-sini|archive-date=March 28, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=October 14, 2018}}

with Jimin & Jin

|{{cite news|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110740273|script-title=ko:승승장구 방탄...진·지민·제이홉, '엠카' 스페셜MC 발탁|date=September 27, 2017|work={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930020621/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110740273|archive-date=September 30, 2017|url-status=live|access-date=July 6, 2018}}

2019

| Under Nineteen

| rowspan="4"| Himself

| Dance tutor; episode 10

|{{cite news|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com//view.php?ud=201901021604112066219_2|title=BTS' J-Hope to become dance tutor on 'Under Nineteen'|last=Hong|first=Dam-young|date=January 2, 2019|work=Kpop Herald|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190114173721/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201901021604112066219_2|archive-date=January 14, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 2, 2019}}

2022

| IU's Palette

| Episode 14

|{{cite web|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/07/j-hope-appears-as-a-special-guest-on-ius-palette-to-share-his-honest-thoughts-about-his-solo-album|title=J-Hope appears as a special guest on IU's 'Palette' to share his honest thoughts about his solo album|date=July 28, 2022|work=Allkpop|access-date=June 10, 2023|archive-date=June 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610143932/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/07/j-hope-appears-as-a-special-guest-on-ius-palette-to-share-his-honest-thoughts-about-his-solo-album|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=November 2024}}

2023

| J-Hope in the Box

| documentary; available on Weverse and Disney+

|

2024

| Hope on the Street

| docuseries; available on Prime Video and TVING

|

Tours

Awards and nominations

class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"

|+ Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination

! scope="col" | Award ceremony

! scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Category

! scope="col" | Nominee / Work

! scope="col" | Result

! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}

scope="row" rowspan="3" | Circle Chart Music Awards

| rowspan="3" | 2023

| rowspan="2" | Song of the Year – July

| "More"

| {{nom}}

| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center" |{{cite web|url=http://www.circlemusicawards.co.kr/eng/nominees.php|title=The Artist of this year – Global Digital Music Nominees|website=www.circlemusicawards.co.kr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217180736/http://www.circlemusicawards.co.kr/eng/nominees.php|archive-date=December 17, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=December 17, 2022}}

"Arson"

| {{nom}}

Song of the Year – September

| "Rush Hour" {{small|(with Crush)}}

| {{nom}}

scope="row" rowspan="3" | The Fact Music Awards

| rowspan="3" | 2023

| Best Music (Spring)

| "On the Street" {{small|(with J. Cole)}}

| {{nom}}

| style="text-align:center" |{{cite web|url=https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr/rank/view/bmusic|title=TMA Best Music (Spring)|website=en.fannstar.tf.co.kr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503012428/https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr/rank/view/bmusic|archive-date=May 3, 2023|url-status=dead|access-date=April 14, 2023}}

Fan N Star Choice Award – Individual

| rowspan="3" | J-Hope

| {{nom}}

| style="text-align:center" |{{cite web|url=https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr/rank/view/each|title=Fan N Star Choice: Solo|website=en.fannstar.tf.co.kr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002044727/https://en.fannstar.tf.co.kr/rank/view/each|archive-date=October 2, 2023|url-status=dead|access-date=August 7, 2023}}

IdolPlus Popularity Award

| {{nom}}

| style="text-align:center" |{{cite web|url=https://idolplus.com/zk/survey_detail?survey_id=20119|script-title=ko:2023 TMA 아이돌플러스 인기상 1차 투표&티켓 이벤트|trans-title=2023 TMA idolplus popularity award 1st vote and ticket event|website=idolplus.com|language=ko, en|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230913042856/https://idolplus.com/zk/survey_detail?survey_id=20119|archive-date=September 13, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=September 13, 2023}}

scope="row" rowspan="3" | Golden Disc Awards

| rowspan="3" | 2023

| Thai Fans Support with Baoji

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center" |{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000327970|script-title=ko:[37회 골든]방탄소년단 6연속 대상·아이브 첫 신인·대상 동시 석권(종합)|last=Kim|first=Jin-seok|date=January 7, 2023|publisher=JTBC|language=ko|trans-title=[37th Golden] BTS Grand Prize, Ive's first rookie and grand prize at the same time (Summary)|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230107184354/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000327970|archive-date=January 7, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=January 7, 2023|via=Naver}}

Best Album (Bonsang)

| Jack in the Box

| {{nom}}

| style="text-align:center" |{{cite web|url=https://www.goldendisc.co.kr/en/nominees/digitalSound|title=Golden Disc Awards Nominees – Album Division|publisher=Golden Disc Awards|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207015445/https://www.goldendisc.co.kr/en/nominees/digitalSound|archive-date=December 7, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=December 6, 2022}} (Note: Click/tap on tab labelled "Album Division" to view category nominees.)

Most Popular Artist Award

| rowspan="2" | J-Hope

| {{nom}}

| style="text-align:center" |{{cite web|url=https://activity.tiktok.com/magic/eco/runtime/release/638ffbe56c68dd18374d4395|title=Golden Disc Awards – Official Fan Vote with TikTok|publisher=Golden Disc Awards|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221220075849/https://activity.tiktok.com/magic/eco/runtime/release/638ffbe56c68dd18374d4395|archive-date=December 20, 2022|url-status=dead|access-date=December 20, 2022}}

scope="row" | Hanteo Music Awards

|2024

| Artist of the Year (Bonsang)

| {{nom}}

| style="text-align:center" | {{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/31st-hanteo-music-awards-nominees-newjeans-enhypen-aespa-3565522|title=Here are the nominees of the 31st Hanteo Music Awards|last=Ziwei|first=Puah|date=January 4, 2024|website=NME|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104093555/https://www.nme.com/news/music/31st-hanteo-music-awards-nominees-newjeans-enhypen-aespa-3565522|archive-date=January 4, 2024|url-status=live|access-date=January 4, 2024}}

scope="row" | iHeartRadio Music Awards

| 2024

| Favourite On Screen

| J-Hope in the Box

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center" |{{Cite magazine |last=Atkinson |first=Katie |date=2024-04-02 |title=Here Are the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Winners |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2024-iheartradio-music-awards-winners-list-1235646726/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402015711/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2024-iheartradio-music-awards-winners-list-1235646726/ |archive-date=2024-04-02 |access-date=2024-04-03 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}

scope="row" | Grammy Awards

| 2023

| Album of the Year

| Music of the Spheres{{efn|as songwriter}}

| {{nom}}

| style="text-align:center" |{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/grammy-nominations-2023-complete-list-nominees-1235433127/|title=Grammy Awards Nominations 2023: The Complete List, Led by Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Adele, Brandi Carlisle|last=Willman|first=Chris|date=November 15, 2022|magazine=Variety|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115180923/https://variety.com/2022/music/news/grammy-nominations-2023-complete-list-nominees-1235433127/|archive-date=November 15, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 15, 2022}}

scope="row" | Korean Hip-hop Awards

| 2023

| R&B Track of the Year

| "Rush Hour" {{small|(with Crush)}}

| {{won}}

| style="text-align:center" |{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0011736391|script-title=ko:박재범, '한국 힙합 어워즈' 올해의 아티스트...바밍타이거 2관왕|last=Lee|first=Jae-hoon|date=March 11, 2023|work=Newsis|language=ko|trans-title=Park Jae-beom, Artist of the Year at the "Korea Hip-Hop Awards"...Balming Tiger won two awards|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313004456/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0011736391|archive-date=March 13, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=March 12, 2023|via=Naver}}

scope="row" rowspan="10" | MAMA Awards

| rowspan="8" | 2022

| Culture & Style Award

| rowspan="3" | J-Hope

| {{won}}

| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center" |{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000323420|script-title=ko:'2022 마마 어워즈' BTS 6관왕... 아이브, 대상·신인상 석권[종합]|last=Park|first=Sang-hoo|date=November 30, 2022|publisher=JTBC|language=ko|trans-title=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130125111/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000323420|archive-date=November 30, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=November 30, 2022|via=Naver}}

Most Popular Male Artist

| {{won}}

Artist of the Year

| {{nom}}

| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center" |

Best Collaboration

| "Rush Hour" {{small|(with Crush)}}

| {{nom}}

rowspan="2" | Song of the Year

| "More"

| {{nom}}

"Rush Hour" {{small|(with Crush)}}

| {{nom}}

Best Male Artist

| J-Hope

| {{nom}}

Best Hip Hop & Urban Music

| "More"

| {{nom}}

rowspan="2" | 2023

| Best Rap & Hip Hop Performance

| rowspan="2" | "On the Street" {{small|(with J. Cole)}}

| {{nom}}

| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center" |{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/mama-awards-2023-nominations-3517750|title=MAMA Awards 2023: Jungkook, (G)I-DLE, SEVENTEEN and Jisoo lead nominations|last=Ziwei|first=Puah|date=October 19, 2023|website=NME|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019194139/https://www.nme.com/news/music/mama-awards-2023-nominations-3517750|archive-date=October 19, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=October 19, 2023}}

Song of the Year

| {{nom|Longlisted}}

scope="row" rowspan="7" | Seoul Music Awards

| rowspan="4" | 2023

| Bonsang Award

| Jack in the Box

| {{nom}}

| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center" |{{cite web|url=https://seoulmusicawards.com/vote|script-title=ko: The 32nd Seoul Music Awards – 모바일 투표 현황|trans-title=The 32nd Seoul Music Awards – Mobile Voting Status|publisher=Seoul Music Awards|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120005116/https://seoulmusicawards.com/vote|archive-date=January 20, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=December 5, 2022}} (Note: Click/tap on each category heading to view nominees.)

K-wave Award

| rowspan="6" | J-Hope

| {{nom}}

Popularity Award

| {{nom}}

Fan Choice of the Year – April

| {{nom}}

| style="text-align:center" |{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000936027|script-title=ko:서가대 월간 시상식 굳건한 BTS, 치열한 투바투x세븐틴|last=Park|first=Hyo-sil|date=April 14, 2023|work=Sports Seoul|language=ko|trans-title="Seoul Music Awards" Monthly Award Ceremony. Strong BTS, fierce TXT and Seventeen|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414203609/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000936027|archive-date=April 14, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=April 14, 2023|via=Naver}}

rowspan="3" | 2024

| Hallyu Special Award

| {{nom}}

| style="text-align:center" rowspan="3" | {{cite web|title=Seoul Music Awards – 모바일 투표 현황|trans-title=Seoul Music Awards – Mobile Voting Status|url=https://seoulmusicawards.com/page/vote?bookmark=|website=Seoul Music Awards|language=ko|access-date=November 8, 2023|archive-date=November 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108161754/https://seoulmusicawards.com/page/vote?bookmark=|url-status=live}}

Main Award (Bonsang)

| {{nom}}

Popularity Award

| {{nom}}

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