J-Hope (Jung Ho Seok)
제이홉 정 호석
BTS
As of April 18, 2023 J-Hope has enlisted as an Active Duty Soldier for his mandatory military enlistment, he is set to be released on October 17, 2024
- Korean Name: Jung Ho Seok (정호석)
- Stage Name: J-Hope (제이홉)
- Recording Name: Hope World
- Nicknames: Hope, Hosikie, King Wang Zzang (the best)
- Birthday: February 18, 1994
- Height: 177cm (5'8")
- Weight: 59kg
- Blood Type: A
- Music Companies: Hybe Corporation (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Pony Canyon, Def Jam Japan, Columbia
Prior to signing with Big Hit Entertainment J-Hope was a JYP trainee. He and B.A.P's Youngjae auditioned together for their JYP audition.
J-Hope officially started as a member of the South Korean boy group BTS on June 13, 2013 with the title song 'No More Dream' under the label Big Hit Entertainment . In 2010, he was spotted by Big Hit Entertainment at a major national casting, after making his name in South Korea by taking back songs and choreographies posted on the Internet. He signed a few months later for his first contract. He was in training for three years with members Jungkook and Jimin, And was also the first trainee of the Bangtan Boys, with his co-star Rap Monster.
In 2015 J-Hope released his first solo song titled "1 Verse" on Soundcloud. To date it's the only song J-Hope has done solo although he has done several covers and duets with his band members.
