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J-Hope (Ho Seok Jung)

Also known as: 정호석, Jung Ho Seok, Hobi, JHope

J-Hope

Date of birth: 18 February 1994 (32 years old)

Country: South Korean

Jung Ho Seok, known professionally as J-Hope, is a South Korean singer, dancer, composer, producer, and member of BTS (방탄소년단). He graduated from Kukje High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Broadcasting Entertainment from Global Cyber ​​University and a master's degree in Advertising Media from Hanyang Cyber ​​University. He made his debut in June 2013 as the group's main dancer, sub-rapper and sub-vocalist with the single album, "2 Cool 4 Skool". BigHit Music (빅히트 뮤직) originally planned BTS as a hip-hop group, so it was not until 2016 that they began expanding their music to incorporate more genres. Their second studio album, "Wings", became the first to sell one million copies in South Korea, and the following year, they began paving the way for K-pop in the United States by receiving a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for their single "Mic Drop". In 2018, all members were awarded the fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit by the President of South Korea for his contributions to Korean culture. He also released his first mixtape, “Hope World”. In July 2021, all members were appointed as Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture by then President Moon Jae In to help "lead the global agenda for future generations, such as sustainable growth" and "expand South Korea's diplomatic efforts and global standing" in the international community. In June 2022, BigHit announced the group would go on hiatus as all members would focus on individual activities for the time being. He made his debut as a solo artist in July 2022 with the album "Jack in the Box". He has co-composed and co-produced over 100 songs. He enlisted for his mandatory military service on April 18, 2023, and was discharged on October 17, 2024.

Career timeline

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2020

2018

  • showUNDER19 · [Special director] (Ep. 10)

2017