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J-hope
J-hope is a South Korean rapper, dancer, singer-songwriter, and record producer, best known as a member of BTS. He serves as the group's main dancer and sub-rapper, renowned for his exceptional dance skills and energetic stage presence. His solo mixtape 'Hope World' (2018) peaked at number 38 on the Billboard 200, making him the highest-charting Korean solo act at the time.
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Achievements
- ★ First Korean artist to headline a major US music festival (Lollapalooza 2022)
- ★ His album 'Jack In The Box' debuted at #6 on Billboard 200
- ★ Released critically acclaimed solo mixtape 'Hope World' which charted at #38 on Billboard 200
- ★ Has over 100 songwriting credits registered with the Korea Music Copyright Association
- ★ Won multiple awards including Variety's 'Hitmaker of the Year' (2022)
Fun facts
- ✦ Before joining BTS, he was part of the underground dance team NEURON and won numerous dance competitions
- ✦ He chose the stage name J-hope because he wants to be a source of hope for fans
- ✦ He was the third member to join BTS and almost left the group before debut, but RM and the members convinced him to stay
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