j-hope
Known For
Acting
Born
1994-02-18 in Gwangju, South Korea
Biography
Jung Ho-seok (정호석; born February 18, 1994), known professionally as j-hope (제이홉), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, record producer and dancer under BigHit Music. He is a member of the boy group BTS. 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. In 2024, he released a six-part docuseries titled Hope on the Street, accompanied by the special album Hope on the Street Vol. 1. In 2020, j-hope was promoted to full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association. 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 BTS, for his contributions to Korean culture.
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Men on a Mission
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Running Man
Saturday Night Live
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The Graham Norton Show
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The Late Late Show with James Corden
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Weekly Idol
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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Chef & My Fridge
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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
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You Quiz on the Block
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The Game Caterers
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Run BTS!
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MTV Video Music Awards
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Explained
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BANGTAN BOMB
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The Seasons
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