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j-hope

Rapper, singer, songwriter and dancer

Born 1994

j-hope is the South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter and dancer Jung Ho-seok, born in Gwangju. He developed with Neuron before moving to Seoul as a trainee in 2010, where RM and SUGA helped him learn rap. Neuron’s members recalled his independent practice and attention to movement and expression. A featured appearance on Jo Kwon’s Animal preceded his BTS debut. The group debuted in 2013. Within BTS, he contributes rap, songwriting and performance preparation. Wings expanded its album catalogue. Love Yourself: Answer gathered that series of releases. Map of the Soul: 7 followed in 2020. Hope World began his solo recording catalogue in 2018, including Daydream, Airplane and HANGSANG. Chicken Noodle Soup joined him with Becky G in 2019. The expanded Blue Side followed in 2021. Jack In The Box introduced MORE and Arson in 2022. His Lollapalooza performance extended the album to a festival stage. The J. Cole collaboration on the street followed in 2023. HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1 paired a special album with a dance documentary in 2024, reconnecting his music with his movement roots. He returned to solo work after military service. Sweet Dreams paired him with Miguel. MONA LISA added another 2025 single. Killin’ It Girl joined him with GloRilla. LV Bag expanded his collaborations. SPAGHETTI paired him with LE SSERAFIM. A concert film preserves the Goyang finale of his solo tour. In 2026, he returned to BTS’s recording and performance during the ARIRANG era.

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ConnectionBTSGroup membership, recording and performance.

ConnectionBecky GChicken Noodle Soup collaborator.

ConnectionJ. Coleon the street collaborator.

Official records · wins and honours

Awards & Honours

Selected recognition linked to the awarding organisation or primary record.

2026
American Music AwardsCompetitive win
Artist of the Year
BTS
Official record
2026
American Music AwardsCompetitive win
Song of the Summer
SWIM — BTS
Official record
2026
American Music AwardsCompetitive win
Best Male K-Pop Artist
BTS
Official record
2024
iHeartRadio Music AwardsCompetitive win
Favorite On Screen
j-hope IN THE BOX
Official record
2022
MAMA AwardsCompetitive win
The Most Popular Male Artist
j-hope
Official record
2022
MAMA AwardsCompetitive win
bibigo Culture & Style
j-hope
Official record
2022
MAMA AwardsCompetitive win
MAMA Platinum
With BTS
Official record
2022
MAMA AwardsCompetitive win
Artist of the Year
With BTS
Official record
2022
MAMA AwardsCompetitive win
Album of the Year
With BTS
Official record
2022
MAMA AwardsCompetitive win
Worldwide Icon of the Year
With BTS
Official record
2022
MAMA AwardsCompetitive win
Best Male Group
With BTS
Official record
2022
MAMA AwardsCompetitive win
Worldwide Fans’ Choice
With BTS
Official record

Artist of the Year

Song of the Summer

Best Male K-Pop Artist

Favorite On Screen

The Most Popular Male Artist

bibigo Culture & Style

MAMA Platinum

Artist of the Year

Album of the Year

Worldwide Icon of the Year

Best Male Group

Worldwide Fans’ Choice