The time is coming! “j-hope IN THE BOX”, accompanying documentary j-hopeby BTS, while working on the creation of his first solo album “JACK IN THE BOX”, premieres tomorrow, February 17, exclusively on Disney+.
Throughout production, the public will have an unprecedented opportunity to see the creative challenges that exist in the process of creating an album, in addition to being guaranteed a front row seat at the presentation of the j-hope at Lollapalooza 2022 and the album’s listening party. Check out the trailer!
And to get in the mood for the South Korean star’s sound, Disney+ separated some curiosities about the new production and about j-hope. Check out:
1. J-Hope is an Aquarius sign
Born in Kwankju, South Korea, Jung Ho-seok — better known in his music career by his stage name j-hope — was born on February 18, 1994. Besides being an Aquarius, another curiosity is that the star will turn 29 the day after the release of “j-hope IN THE BOX”.
2. Jack In The Box
As previously mentioned, “j-hope IN THE BOX” accompanies the recordings of “JACK IN THE BOX”, an album that marks the beginning of JACK’s solo career. j-hope after the group’s hiatus from BTS. Released in July 2022, the album has 10 tracks and featured a large launch party in Seoul, South Korea, receiving important names in local music such as singers jessi It is Tiger JKas well as all the other members of BTS.
But, even though “JACK IN THE BOX” was the first solo album by j-hopethe star had already released a mixtape in 2018 called Hope World.
3. One of his fandom nicknames is Sol
“Sol”, however, is not the only nickname that the fandom has affectionately created for the artist. Among many, you can find people calling him “J-Dope”, “J-Nope” and even the “Prince of Gwangju”. But “Sol” or “Raio de Sol” is what, according to her fans, best defines her smiling and energetic personality.
4. J-Hope worked as a dancer before BTS
Despite being known worldwide for having joined the BTS group, it was in his hometown that j-hope took his first steps into the artistic world through dance. In Kwangju, the artist became known in the city’s undergroud scene as part of the group called Neuron, which even guaranteed him some local awards and a lot of recognition. After many competitions and studies, j-hope moved to Seoul in 2010, and in June 2013, he made his debut with BTS.
5. Made history as the first South Korean to headline Lollapalooza
The debut in his solo project couldn’t be better. j-hope became the first South Korean to headline Lollapalooza. The artist performed on July 3, 2022 at the North American edition of the festival that takes place in Chicago, playing on the same date as names like Green Day and Charlie XCX. The star’s presentation at Lollapalooza 2022 will also be presented through unpublished scenes in the documentary “j-hope IN THE BOX”.
Source: Recreio
