J-Hope, from BTS, explained why he stayed at BigHit Music, even after doubts about debuting with another entertainment company
J-Hope debuted as a member of BTSby BigHit Music, in 2013. However, what some may not imagine is that the idol almost left the agency and made his dream debut as an idol in another entertainment company in South Korea.
The revelation was made by the artist through the documentary series launched in celebration of the group’s 10th anniversary, “BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star”, available on Disney+, where he said that before being thrown into the spotlight, he thought about his future and in which company It would be better for him to debut in the South Korean music industry.
At that time, I had been living with my friends for over two years. Given the circumstances, I was thinking a lot about my future. Should I choose another company to start with? Or should I go back to my original company and stay with my friends?”, said the idol in the interview (via Koreaboo).
However, the doubt seems to have been resolved in a short time, as the idol chose to remain by his side. RM, V, Jin, Jungkook, Suga It is Jiminhis groupmates, who are the main reasons behind the decision toJ-Hope to continue with the agency.
But the answer was very clear. I just trusted my friends. There was something about that place that made my heart feel at ease,” J-Hope explained. “I didn’t even call the company and just went to see my six friends. I went there and felt like I had found my place. In a way, I think I made the most fateful choice of my life.”
It is worth remembering that, at the time, BigHit was a smaller company compared to others, so issues of J-Hope become even more valid. So much so, that this was not the artist’s first option, since before becoming a trainee at the agency, he had auditioned for JYP Entertainment, as reported by the Koreaboo portal.
More about J-Hope
Jung Hoseokbetter known as J-Hopebecame a full-time trainee at BigHit in December 2010. Therefore, he moved from his hometown, Gwangju, in South Korea, to Seoul, living in the company’s dormitories since then.
Still as a trainee, J-Hope was seen as a backup dancer in performances of GLAM’s “Glamorous” and former 2AM’s “I’m Da One”, Jo Kwon. More than that, he was featured as a rapper on the track “Animal”, also by Jo Kwon.
His debut was made alongside BTS on June 13, 2013, with the mini-album “2 Cool 4 Skool”, which was accompanied by a MV for the title song “No More Dream”. Remember!
The idol’s solo career officially began on July 15, 2022 with the album “Jack In The Box” and the title track “Arson”. However, before that, J-Hope had already released individual projects, such as the mixtape “Hope World”, released in 2018, and the single “Chicken Noodle Soup”, released in partnership with the singer Becky G in September 2019.
Source: Recreio
