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J-Hope Biography: Age, Height, Birthday, Family, Net Worth

Jung Ho-seok, also known as J-Hope, is a prominent figure in the world of pop music, but his story has humble beginnings. He lived with his parents and sister and attended the Gwangju Music Academy before joining BTS.

J-Hope Biography: Jung Ho-seok, also known as J-Hope, was born in the small South Korean city of Gwangju on February 18, 1994. J-Hope is the stage name of the acclaimed dancer and rapper for the K-pop sensation BTS. Under the record label Big Hit Music, he is a songwriter, a rapper, and a record producer. In addition, he contributes significantly to the production and songwriting of his group’s discography, which has won numerous awards over the years.

Jung Ho-seok, also known as J-Hope, is a prominent figure in the world of pop music, but his story has humble beginnings. He lived with his parents and sister and attended the Gwangju Music Academy before joining BTS. He was also a member of the underground dance crew Neuron. J-Hope was well-known for his dancing abilities, having won multiple awards at local dance competitions. He won a national dance competition in 2008, which boosted his career in the field.

The artist eventually developed an interest in singing and tried out to become a K-pop trainee. J-Hope appeared as a rapper on Jo Kwon’s 2012 song “Animal” while he was still in training. His journey as a member of BTS began on “M! Countdown” on June 13, 2013, when the group performed “No More Dream” from their debut album “2 Cool 4 Skool.”

On March 1, 2018, J-Hope released his debut solo mixtape, titled “Hope World.” Moreover, he released a noteworthy music video for the song ‘Daydream.’ Another music video for the Airplane song was released on March 6th. The success of this debut album propelled J-Hope to the third spot on the chart for New Artists. In later weeks, he repositioned himself at position 91 on the Artist 100 chart. The artist collaborated with Zara Larsson on “A Brand New Day,” a soundtrack for the mobile game “BTS World,” on June 14, 2019. Following this, he collaborated with American singer Becky G on the song “Chicken Noodle Soup.” This song debuted on September 27, 2019. On March 1, 2021, the 3-year anniversary of his mixtape, he released an extended version of the song “Blue Side” (Outro).

J-Hope Net Worth, Height

Name Jung Ho-seok
Nickname J-Hope, Hobi, Seokie, Sunshine
Birth date February 18, 1994
Age 29
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Height 5′ 10″
Relationship Status Single
Net Worth $26 million
Social Media Instagram

J-Hope Biography: 5 SURPRISING FACTS

The artist wears nothing but clip-ons and ear cuffs.

RM and Suga joined the group before J-Hope.

Prior to joining BTS, J-Hope auditioned for JYP Entertainment in 2009 and was rejected.

J-Hope, a longtime member of South Korea’s Green Noble Club, is involved in philanthropy.

The artist believes that seven is his lucky number.

 

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