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J-Hope

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Also known as Jung Ho-seok

Jung Ho-seok (; born February 18, 1994), known professionally as J-Hope (; stylized in lower case), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. He made his debut as a member of South Korean boy band BTS in 2013, under Big Hit Entertainment. 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 Nood

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Within Vinony's link graph, J-Hope is referenced by 436 other articles, and connects out to Jungkook, Big Hit Music and HYBE.

It is catalogued under topics including 1994 births, 21st-century South Korean male rappers and 21st-century South Korean rappers.

Its subject is documented across 51 Wikipedia language editions.

Person · Open Library

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  • M. M. O.
  • Grape Hope
  • Every Woman's Book of Nutrition
  • Trattato delle malattie del cuore e dei vasi maggiori
  • Shakespeare and Language

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Film & TV

Acting · Gwangju, South Korea

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…

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  • BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG — Self2026
  • BTS: THE RETURN — Self2026
  • BTS World Tour 'Arirang' in Japan: Live Viewing — Self2026
  • BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ in Goyang: Live Viewing — Self2026
  • BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ in Busan: Live Viewing — Self2026
  • BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN GOYANG2026
  • BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN TOKYO2026
  • Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2025 : Le concert événement — Self - Guest2025
  • Tapis Rouge Gala Des Pièces Rouge2025
  • J-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' in SEOUL Day 1 — J-hope2025

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1994
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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
1,083,343
Total plays
776,993,059

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Jung Hoseok (Hangul: 정호석; born February 18, 1994 in Gwangju, South Korea), commonly referred to by his stage name j-hope, is a dancer, rapper, and producer, best known as one of seven members of South Korean boy band BTS (Hangul: 방탄소년단) In the spring of 2010, he made it through auditions to become part of Big Hit Entertainment (now known as Big Hit Music), and began receiving training to become an idol. Prior to this, j-hope had been part of a street dance team called NEURON. <a href="https://w

via Last.fm · j-hope

Key facts

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Wikidata facts

Mass
65
Image
J-Hope at W Korea Breast Cancer Campaign, 15 October 2025.png
Height
1.77
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date of birth
1994-02-18
Commons category
J-Hope
McCune–Reischauer romanization
pareja: Jackson Wang de got7
Revised Romanization
Jung Hoseok
pseudonym
J-Hope
hashtag
jhope
start of work period
2013-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview

19 sections
Contents
  • Early life and education
  • Career
  • 1994–2012: Beginnings
  • 2013–present: BTS
  • 2018–present: Solo activities
  • Name
  • Artistry and public image
  • Impact
  • Personal life
  • Military service
  • Philanthropy
  • Discography
  • Filmography
  • Television
  • Tours
  • Awards and nominations
  • Notes
  • References
  • External links

Jung Ho-seok (; born February 18, 1994), known professionally as J-Hope (; stylized in lower case), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. He made his debut as a member of South Korean boy band BTS in 2013, under Big Hit Entertainment. 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.

== Early life and education == J-Hope was born Jung Ho-seok on February 18, 1994, in Gwangju, South Korea, where he lived with his parents and older sister, Jung Ji-woo. His family is from the .

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