Apart from his dazzling identity as a member of the global sensation BTS, J-Hope’s self-proclaimed individualistic presence is one-of-a-kind. Known as the septet’s ‘dance leader,’ the ’94 liner has earned that title for a reason, and its origins are tied to his pre-BTS past. He made his mark with his historic 2022 Lollapalooza headlining act, becoming the first Korean artist to headline a major American music festival. The award-winning artist’s Jack in the Box album marked his official entry into the field of solo artist. Continuing that streak despite being away for his mandatory military service, the 30-year-old rapper is set for another career-defining tour this month.
Along with their follow-up mini-album, the Prime Video documentary Hope on the Street will debut the day before the musical premiere. Rocking the same name, the upcoming project will jointly serve as a time machine returning to J-Hope’s dancer roots.
The BTS member’s former trainer, South Korean street dancer Boogaloo Kin, will be joining them again on this trip. Together, they will explore the streets of Osaka, Seoul, Paris, New York and Gwangju (J-Hope’s hometown), and meet inspiring street dancers on their globetrotting dance-venture. “Follow J-Hope as he chases a dream that connects his past, present, and future,” reads a quote from the official synopsis of the Hope on the Street documentary, which documents his street dance report .
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BTS J-Hope Doc Hope on the Street Release Date
The 6-episode documentary will be available on Prime Video starting Thursday, March 28 at 12 a.m. KST (or March 27, 11 a.m. ET). New episodes will drop every Thursday and Friday on the streamer. South Korean viewers can stream the series on TVing.
What does the prolific dancer hope to achieve through the documentary? In a video teaser ahead of the series premiere, J-Hope revealed, “I want fans to see what style of dance I was used to and my overall journey with the world of dance.”
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Like the docuseries, J-Hope’s upcoming EP is also a 6-part record, which will be released on March 29. An official press release described it as “comprising a diverse range of sounds and moods that showcase J-Hope’s musical prowess and depth.” ” The star-studded album features several collaborations, including J-Hope’s bandmate Jungkook, Benny Blanco, Chic’s Nile Rodgers, Le Seseraphim’s Huh Yunjin, Jinbo the Superfreak, South Korean hip-hop veterans Gayko (Dynamic Duo) and Eunmire. Are included.
The interconnectedness between the documentary and the album was also highlighted in a previously released press release, stating, “J-Hope will express the message from his track through the documentary.”
The tracklist is as follows:
- On the Road (single version):
- I Wonder (with BTS’ Jungkook)
- Lock/Unlock (with Benny Blanco and Nile Rodgers)
- I Don’t Know (with Huh Yunjin of Le Seraphim)
- What is this… (with Jinbo the Superfreak)
- Neuron (with Gecko and Yunmirai)
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Each track on the album dives into J-Hope’s artistic street dance roots from before his debut as a BTS member. Neuron is a direct reference to his old dance party. The song’s retro 2000s hip-hop direction is reminiscent of a style that “made a significant impact on J-Hope as an artist”, in addition to reflecting the album’s broader theme.
The newly unveiled ‘What If’ is a reworked ‘dance mix’ of J-Hope’s 2022 track of the same name. Additionally, for the track On The Street, J. Claims his solo performance to be in contrast to his 2023 collaboration with Cole.
