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j-hope Biography
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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Full name: Jung Ho-seok
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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When and where was he born?
February 18,1994 in Gwangju, South Korea.
Sources: BIGHIT MUSIC · Universal Music France
What is his legal name?
Jung Ho-seok, also romanized Jung Hoseok.
Sources: Universal Music France
What did he do before BTS?
He developed as a street dancer, then trained in singing and rap. Animal with Jo Kwon preceded BTS.
Sources: Universal Music France · Rolling Stone en Español
What dance preparation is documented?
Reviewing filmed performances and refining practice in his Butter-era interview.
Sources: Weverse
What is his latest group work?
The 2026 ARIRANG era includes BTS’s comeback livestream, The Return and music videos including NORMAL and Merry Go Round.
Sources: Rolling Stone en Español · Spotify · UPI
Which awards are solo honors?
Most Popular Male Artist and Culture & Style at MAMA 2022, plus Favorite On Screen for j-hope IN THE BOX at iHeartRadio 2024.
Sources: CJ ENM · iHeartRadio
Which Instagram account is verified?
@uarmyhope, whose public profile displays the name jhope and a verified badge.
Sources: Instagram