21/09/2026
The way Hobi talks about his members... he really just loves them so much In his recent May 2026 feature with Esquire Korea, j-hope reflected on his 13-year journey with BTS by assigning each member a playful "keyword" that highlights their unique personalities. He affectionately dubbed RM his "personal laugh button" for their shared humor, while calling Jin his "personal Digimon" and Suga his "personal kitty cat." Moving to the younger members, he described Jimin as a "personal gacha" (like a lucky prize), V as his favorite "drinking buddy," and Jungkook as a "personal Dubai chewy cookie." Beyond the jokes, j-hope revealed a sentimental side, sharing that he still has their names saved in his phone as they were during their trainee days—like "Kim Namjoon" or "Seokjinnie hyung"—simply because those early bonds remain the foundation of who they are today. Jung Ho-seok, known globally as j-hope, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and the main dancer of the world-renowned boy band BTS. Born on February 18, 1994, in Gwangju, he first gained recognition in the underground dance scene with the crew Neuron before debuting with BTS in 2013. Often referred to as "the sunshine" of the group for his bright and energetic personality, he is also their "choreography captain," known for his precision and leadership during rehearsals. As a solo artist, j-hope has broken multiple records, becoming the first BTS member to enter the Billboard Hot 100 as a soloist with his 2019 single "Chicken Noodle Soup" and later headlining Lollapalooza in 2022 following the release of his acclaimed album Jack in the Box. After completing 18 months of mandatory military service in October 2024—where he served with distinction as an assistant training instructor—he quickly returned to the spotlight in 2025 with his first solo world tour, "Hope on the Stage," and new music like "Sweet Dreams," further cementing his status as a global pop icon