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In a Rolling Stone interview, J-Hope discusses BTS’s reunion after military service, the seven-member Arirang project, and how his writing now tackles mature themes like romance. He reflects on his role in keeping BTS connected, the group’s process—including recording in the U.S.—and how he’s grown from past experiences toward a more authentic, hopeful approach to music as BTS evolves into a new phase.
After a four-year hiatus, BTS returns with Arirang, their first all-new album in nearly six years, blending hip‑hop roots with a global, collaboration‑heavy approach. Recorded largely in Los Angeles with guests like Diplo, El Guincho, and Mike WiLL Made‑It, the band foregrounds Korean lyrics and the individual colors of each member while RM urges the group to push itself to the edge. The members reflect on solo paths and group identity as they plan a world tour through next spring and signal possible future singles or mini‑albums, marking a renewed, exploratory BTS.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter made a grand entrance at Louis Vuitton's show during Paris Fashion Week, arriving after a delay and captivating the audience, including celebrities like J-Hope, Spike Lee, and Bradley Cooper, while supporting Pharrell Williams' latest collection.
BTS member J-Hope is set to release a special album titled Hope on the Street Vol. 1, featuring six tracks, alongside a six-part docuseries exploring his dance journey in various cities. The first episode of the docuseries will be released on Prime Video on March 27, with the album becoming available on March 29. This project follows J-Hope's 2022 solo album, Jack in the Box, and comes as he completes his mandatory 18-month military service.
BTS member J-Hope has announced a new "special album" titled Hope on the Street Vol. 1, set to be released on March 29, along with a six-part docuseries of the same name premiering on March 27 via Prime Video. The album will feature six tracks centered around the theme of dance, while the docuseries will follow J-Hope as he explores various cities and meets street dancers for inspiration. Preorders for the album are available starting February 18, and new episodes of the docuseries will be released every Thursday and Friday following the premiere.
BTS member j-hope revealed that he is now a special forces soldier, serving as an assistant instructor at the Baekho Recruit Training Center. He expressed his pride in both his military service and BTS activities, and shared that he is adapting well and becoming more mature.
RM, Jimin, and J-Hope of BTS shared heartfelt messages with their fans, ARMY, ahead of the group's 10th anniversary. RM thanked ARMY for their support and spoke about the special bond between the group and their fans. Jimin acknowledged the dedication it takes to support someone and expressed his gratitude towards ARMY. J-Hope, who is currently serving in the Korean military, sent a message of comfort to fans. BTS will celebrate their 10th anniversary on June 13 with multiple events in Seoul.
BTS leader RM revealed during a Weverse live stream that he was planning to enlist in the military at the same time as J-Hope but had to push it back due to a project. RM is expected to be the next member of BTS to begin his mandatory military service.
J-Hope, a member of K-pop boy band BTS, has started his mandatory military service in South Korea. He is the second member of the group to do so after Jin. All able-bodied men in South Korea between the ages of 18 and 28 must serve in the military for 18 to 21 months. The military enlistment of BTS members has drawn attention from not just fans but also politicians in South Korea.
J-Hope, a member of K-pop group BTS, has entered a South Korean boot camp to start his 18-month compulsory military service, becoming the second member of the group to join the country's army. The group's management agency announced in October that all seven members would fulfill their duties. Dozens of fans showed up near the base after arriving via rented buses wrapped with large photos of J-Hope and words hoping for his safe service. Five other younger BTS members are to join the South Korean military one by one in the coming years.
J-Hope of BTS shared a photo of his military-approved buzzcut and a message for fans ahead of his upcoming military enlistment in South Korea. He is the second member of the group to fulfill his mandatory military service. J-Hope recently released a solo single and album, and his fellow BTS members are also expected to enlist over the next few years. Becky G mentioned J-Hope's absence from her Coachella performance due to his military service.
BTS's J-Hope bid farewell to fans on Instagram and Weverse ahead of his military enlistment, showing off his new buzz cut and sharing a handwritten note. Jimin also shared an adorable selfie with J-Hope on Weverse. The exact date and location of J-Hope's enlistment is still unconfirmed.
BTS's Jimin made history by becoming the first Korean solo artist to debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart with his song "Like Crazy." Fellow BTS members RM and J-Hope showed their love and support for Jimin on social media, with RM being a co-writer of the song. This achievement comes during BTS's indefinite hiatus from group activities as members focus on solo careers and military enlistments.