J-Hope is the first person other than BTS to be featured on the cover of Billboard
BTS’ J-Hope graced the cover of the May issue of Billboard Magazine.J-Hope is the first Korean male solo artist to appear on the cover of Billboard Magazine.Photo courtesy of Billboard
BTS’ J-Hope graced the cover of the May issue of Billboard Magazine, an American music media outlet.J-Hope, who is the first person other than BTS to appear on the cover of Billboard Magazine, has once again left a meaningful mark on the global music industry, following BTS.
In this pictorial released on the 20th(local time), J-Hope caught everyone’s attention with his relaxed and sophisticated vibe.Billboard praised his artistry and influence, saying, “J-Hope has played a key role in BTS establishing themselves as global stars with his outstanding stage presence and performances.”
In April, J-Hope also achieved another milestone by becoming the first Korean solo artist to perform at BMO Stadium in the United States.Photo courtesy of Billboard
In an interview with the magazine, J-Hope said, “I hope my music can be a positive energy to someone,” and “I want to grow into an artist who spreads light and courage wherever I go.” In fact, he set another milestone in April by becoming the first Korean solo artist to hold a solo concert at BMO Stadium in the United States.He said, “I felt burdened by being in charge of the stage alone, but the fact that I overcame that energy was very meaningful.”
BTS is expected to make a full comeback at the end of June, with all members(RM, V, Jimin, Jungkook, and Suga)currently serving in the military having been discharged.Jin and J-Hope, who were discharged earlier, are actively promoting as solo artists, and J-Hope is currently performing 31 times in 15 cities around the world through his solo world tour ‘Hope on the Street’ that began in February.Photo courtesy of Billboard
His recently released ‘Sweet Dreams(feat.Miguel)’ and ‘MONA LISA’ both entered Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’, proving his global musical influence.J-Hope said, “This is just the beginning,” and expressed his ambition to “continue to experiment with more music.”
Meanwhile, J-Hope is currently on his solo world tour ‘Hope on the Street’, performing 31 shows in 15 cities around the world, and will continue his solo world tour in Taipei on the 24th and 25th.
Reporter Jang Eun- eunj@donga.com
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