The aim of this research is to find out if the globalisation of K-Pop post-2016 has motivated fans to learn more about Korea outside of the genre, or whether the use of social media and other apps (though beneficial) has romanticised the country to fans through the genre and online content.
Please can you complete it if you're a K-Pop fan and reblog? 🙇🏾♀️
ㅡ supportive messages in korean w/ english translation. you can use them on weverse, twitter, vlive, instagram, soundcloud, naver or the platform of your choice. made by @iesbjimin
💌SWEET PHRASES:
1. jimin, no matter the circumstances, i'll always be with you. i respect and love you a lot because you are the best person in this world. thank you for being my inspiration in life ♡
ㅡ 지민아, 어떤 상황에서도 난 항상 너와 함께 할 거야. 난 네가 이 세상에서 가장 좋은 사람이기 때문에 널 많이 존경하고 사랑해. 내 인생에 영감이 되어줘서 고마워 ♡
2. even if i'm struggling i keep making efforts to be happy because i know there is a person in Korea, in the city of Seoul, who understands me. every time i think about that i feel protected and loved. you are my comfort, thank you a lot jimin ♡
ㅡ 비록 내가 힘들지라도, 나는 행복해지려고 계속 노력한다. 왜냐하면 나는 한국에, 서울에, 나를 이해해 주는 단 한 사람이 있다는 것을 알기 때문이다. 내가 그것에 대해 생각할 때마다 나는 보호받고 사랑받는다고 느낀다. 너는 나의 위안이야, 정말 고마워 지민아. ♡
3. jimin please eat well and don't overwork yourself, your happiness and well being makes us happy so please take good care of your health
지민아 밥 잘 챙겨먹고 과로하지 말아줘요ㅡ 지민이가 행복하고 잘 지내는 게 곧 아미의 행복이니까! 지민이 건강 잘 돌봐야해요
4. thank you for coming into my life. you mean more to me than you'll ever know
ㅡ 지민이를 알게 해줘서 고마워요. 지민이가 저에게 얼마나 큰 의미인지 지민이는 절대 모를거예요
5. you are the most beautiful star in the entire galaxy.
ㅡ 당신은 전체 은하계에서 가장 아름다운 별입니다
6. jiminie your voice is so unique and calms me when i need comfort
ㅡ 지민이 목소리 넘나 특이하고 위로가 필
7. the moments with our jimin singing are so happy
ㅡ 우리 지민이 노래와 함께하는 순간들은 참 행복해요
8. healing while listening to jimin songs today
ㅡ 오늘도 지민이 노래 들으며 힐링
9. you deserve all the happiness in the world
ㅡ 당신은 세상의 모든 행복을받을 자격이 있습니다
10. your health and happiness are most important to us
ㅡ 너의 건강과 행복이 우리에게는제일 중요해요
11. we are so proud of you, jimin. your voice is heavenly and brings me joy every time. my life is happier knowing that you exist and understand me no matter what.
ㅡ 우리는 네가 정말 자랑스러워, 지민아. 당신의 목소리는 천상이고 매번 나에게 기쁨을 줍니다. 당신이 존재하고 무슨 일이 있어도 나를 이해한다는 것을 알기에 내 삶은 더 행복합니다.
12. jimin, i am immensely proud of your first solo project. you did it so well, it really touched my heart. thank you for always bringing me comfort and happiness. i love you more than love.
ㅡ 지민아, 나는 너의 첫 솔로 프로젝트가 매우 자랑스러워. 너무 잘해줘서 정말 감동이야. 항상 위로와 행복을 가져다줘서 고마워. 나는 사랑보다 너를 더 사랑한다.
13. when i see you smiling brightly, i'm going to forget all my struggles, thank you always and thank you again
ㅡ 환하게 웃는 너를 마주할때면, 지금의 나의 힘듬을 다 잊어버리게 돼, 너에게 항상 고맙고 또 감사해
14. your fans are looking forward to your solo works! we will give lots of love as soon as you release it!
ㅡ 팬들이 솔로곡 기대하고 있어요! 발매하자마자 사랑폭격예정!ㅋㅋ
15. jimin i want to meet you at the concert
ㅡ 지민이를 하루 빨리 콘서트장에서 만나고 싶어.
16. i hope you have a great day! you mean the world to me
ㅡ 좋을날이돼길바래요! 당신은 저한테 세상이에요.
17. jimin we are always proud to call you our singer
ㅡ 지민아 네가 우리 가수여서 너무 자랑스러워
18. our jimin is happy, and i will be happy too
ㅡ 우리 지민이 행복하고, 나도 행복할게
19. our jimin is the coolest person in the world
ㅡ 세상에서 젤멋쮠 우리지민이~
20. i love you yesterday, today, tomorrow and forever.
ㅡ 어제도 오늘도 내일도 앞으로도 영원히 사랑해.
21. thank you so much jimin for making a pretty song and singing it with a pretty voice
ㅡ 예쁜 노래 만들어서 예쁜 목소리로 불러준 지민이가 너무 고마워요
22. my very precious jimin, let's be together for a long time
The name is a reference to Hope On The Street, a series of videos where j-hope filmed himself dancing and talking about dance.
Here's the list:
Twitter (another one with Jaesang)
Youtube:
Hope on the street @150920
Hope on the street @151008 - 1
Hope on the street @151008 - 2
Vlive (now on Weverse):
160126 BTS Hope On The Street Live
160126 BTS Hope On The Street Live 2
160413 BTS Hope On The Street Live
The teasers for this project were released on j-hope's birthday, on February 18th. Concerning the picture, it's a photomontage notably using this stock picture taken in Itaewon and showing the Namsan tower. A plane has also been added as a nod to "Airplane" a song from j-hope's first mixtape Hope World.
Some text is also visible on the card box picture on the official page, a table of contents:
(Prologue)
The beginning
Chapter 1 Origin
Chapter 2 Soul
Chapter 3 Playground
Chapter 4 Motivation
Chapter 5 Art
Just raw and real
(Epilogue)
and a citation:
nobody came
went up on stage
just danced.
moment was incredibly
exhilarating and
unforgettable. It was a
great feeling to have
all eyes and lights on
me. And all reactions
and cheers made my
heart race. That moment
led to where I am now
There are two versions of the album : Prelude and Interlude.
Tracklist
1. on the street (solo version)
Lyrics
2. i wonder... (with Jung Kook of BTS)
Lyrics
3. lock / unlock (with benny blanco, Nile Rodgers)
Lyrics
4. i don't know (with HUH YUNJIN of LE SSERAFIM)
Lyrics
5. what if... (dance mix with JINBO the SuperFreak)
Lyrics
6. NEURON (with Gaeko, yoonmirae)
Lyrics
NEURON (with Gaeko, yoonmirae)
Official Motion Picture teaser
Official Motion Picture
Docuseries
Release date: 28 March 2024
Teaser Poster
Announcement
Teaser trailer
Main Poster
Main Trailer
Preview: #1, #2
Collage Poster
Behind-the-scenes pictures: Billboard, Hypebeast
The docuseries follows j-hope around the world as he meets various dancers and shares moves with them.
Army Film Club pointed out that the camera they chose allowed dynamic movement, adapted for filming dance sequences.
In the teaser trailer, we see these locations:
- Seoul:
Common ground (website) (0:15)
- Osaka
- Paris:
Rue Marietta Alboni (0:42, 0:57)
Pont Alexandre III (0:44, 0:58)
Place de Varsovie (0:56)
45 Rue Claude Bernard (Main Trailer 0:37)
9 Rue de la Corderie (Main Trailer 0:37, 1:23)
Café Philippe (Main Trailer 1:01)
Pont de Bir Hakeim (Main Trailer 0:39, 1:22)
- New York:
Crossroad between Union square and E 17th St (0:47, 0:58)
200 W 48th St (0:58)
- Gwangju:
5.18 democracy square (1:00)
Promotion, interviews, and performances
A pop-up shop was opened in Seoul, at a location hinted by QR codes. The shop appeared in Naver maps with more details.
A mural was painted in Bushwick, in New York, to promote the album. It's the same neighborhood where Jimin filmed "Closer Than This" (src #1, src #2).
Official album release parties have also been organized in the United States.
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about every conceivable Jikook moment in existence. I realize some of you are new and not aware, but just so that we’re not wasting each other’s time:
I dismiss about 90% of popular Jikook moments (according to shippers). Probably more than that. There are actually very few of them that stand out like a neon sign to me. Even if these few moments aren’t 100% verifiable, there is usually some indication in existence to suggest why they would be at least questionable to me, and with video evidence to work with. Namely (in no particular order):
• MMA 2018
• Star Naver Cast 6/12/15
• Jimin’s 2021 birthday Vlive
• Jungkook’s Jimin-centric lives
• Jungkook not even trying to win in Hawaii
• That one episode that I can’t remember where they walk into Jungkook’s room
There are some other ones, I’m sure, but not ones I can recall off the top of my head.
I don’t believe these mean they’re together, but the aforementioned list generally hints at a type of fondness in their bond that I don’t see as often in their relationships with the other members.
So just understand that if you’re sending me questions about [Jikook moment/theory], depending on what that is, I’m unlikely to pander to the majority.
Hey (: i am the one korean learning asker. Thank you so much for your advice!
Another question i have: do you have tips for learning Korean vocabulary? Especially for people that somehow find it hard to remember vocabulary?
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Hiya hiya ! Yes i actually do! I have PLENTY of advice because Korean vocabulary is difficult for me, too.
The first thing I recommend is following THIS video to cram vocabulary in. I'd say try to do this method once or twice a week if you like learning quickly.
One of the most important parts of doing pretty much anything in life for me is that I need to see IMMEDIATE pay off, reward, or progress. Otherwise, I lose all interest and become forgetful and just kind of.. stop. The method I showed you above is wonderful for that. You're going to see QUICK pay off! (Make sure you follow the next step using that vocabulary, too)
Next you need to seal all of the vocabulary in your mind for long term use, not short term. You can remember a lot of things short term but over time this will fade and you'll forget.
Step 1: Flashcards
You can do this manually with writing out flashcards (which is very helpful, actually) but I also highly recommend having some sort of digital component to help speed the process of things up.
The number one recommendation here is anki. Anki, is by all means a learning god. It uses a system of filing that sorts the flashcards by how quickly you recognize them and how accurate you do so. You just press a number to decide how well you remember the word/phrase/sentence.
I used to enjoy quizlet but they're idiots and decided to make people PAY for their own flashcards. Use something like knowt instead if you'd like!
Step 2: Phrases, Reading, Listening
Very important! The more phrases and sentences you learn in Korean, the easier it will be to figure out grammar and vocabulary. So instead of just learning the verb "to want", try learning sentences using that verb.
Oh! I also saw your other ask (which i'll be responding to next!). Since you enjoy BTS, do yourself a favor! Watch their vlive's with english subtitles, then korean. When you watch the korean subtitles, a really really good exercise is to write down the korean and use naver to find the vocabulary & grammar! Then you can play it back and use the audio as reference for pronunciation/listening practice!
Read Korean lots and lots! It helps so much. Start with things like children's books or shows with subtitles and slowly read it, sound it out in your head and outloud. Eventually you'll get faster at recognizing it.
And that's all! You just need to keep going with your vocabulary as much as possible and USE it! Look around your room and name every single object in Korean. Then say something in a sentence about each object (e.g. 'my desk is brown but my bed is black'). Things like that help a lot
Check out my other guides for other eras, vlives, covers and series:
Guide Masterlist
last updated: 2023-01-23
← Doom Du Doom Era | ??? Era →
Official MVs, Dance Practices, Behinds, etc.:
Teaser, etc.:
- Harmony: Set In Prologue & Epilogue
- Harmony: Set In Title Poster
- Harmony: Set In Mood Teaser #1 & Teaser #2
- Back Down MV Teaser
- P-Side Track Videos:
BFF (Best Friends Forever)
Secret Sauce
One and Only
Look At Me Now
Better Together (배낭여행)
- Highlight Medley
MV’s:
Back Down
Fanchants:
Back Down
Dance Practices:
Back Down
BFF
Behind the Scenes:
MV Making
MV Reaction
Jacket Making
Showcase Behind
Promotions Behind [part 1 - part 2]
66-Second-Mission
Pop-Up-Store Behind
More Performances:
Back Down - Performance Version
Better Together - Our Home Version
Back Down - Kelly Clarkson Show
Back Down - Special Clip
Back Down - Relay Dance
- All Back Down Music Show Stages
- Harmony: Set In Showcase (Behind)
Other:
- 2023 Season’s Greetings Video Teaser (Behind)
- 2023 Live Tour [P1ustage H: P1oneer]:
Poster & MD Making Film
Scared - Rehearsal Version
End It - Live Clip
- FNC Kingdom Theme Song: Sing Along by FNC Artists - Lyric Video
Interviews, show appearances, other standalone videos:
- Interview on Front Row Live Entertainment
(2022-11-30)
- Keeho Q&A
(2022-11-30)
- Interview on The Buzz
(2022-11-30)
- Interview at Music Bank
(2022-12-02)
- Tingle Salon (ASMR Full Version)
(Keeho & Intak only, 2022-12-02 they did this for me)
- Naver Now 꿈이야 (inofficial channel)
(no eng subs, Keeho only, 2022-12-02)
- A Kpop Group Styled me for a Week feat. P1Harmony
(2022-12-03)
- Interview on The Conversationalist
(2022-12-05)
- Idol Radio
(2022-12-05)
- Fuse - Mind Massage
(2022-12-06)
- Interview with Knight Magazine
(no eng subs, insta-link, 2022-12-07)
- Interview at Show Champion
(no eng subs, 2022-12-07)
- This is how P1Harmony Signed [HARMONY : SET IN] album & Surprise Lucky Number Event
(2022-12-07 & 2022-12-19)
- Naver Now 꿈이야 (inofficial channel)
(no eng subs, 2022-12-08)
- Btob’s Kiss the Radio
(no eng subs, 2022-12-11)
- Daebak Show
(2022-12-13)
- Got7 Youngjae’s Best Friend Radio (Back Down 4k fancam; Yesterview vertical ver. & horizontal ver.)
(no eng subs for the full radio show, 2022-12-15 & 2022-12-19 & 2022-12-22)
- Idol League
(2022-12-16, the full ep is pay2watch again :/)
- Pentagon’s Night Radio
(no eng subs, 2022-12-21)
- Run To You (Back Down & BFF)
(2022-12-23)
- Idol Radio
(Keeho & Intak only, 2022-12-27)
- Naver Now 꿈이야 (inofficial channel)
(no eng subs, Keeho, Theo, Intak only, 2022-12-27)
- Interview with Lilliansssssss
(2022-12-30)
- Interview with The Star Magazine
(2023-01-13)
- The Idol Band: Boy’s Battle Episode 6
(no eng subs, 2023-01-17, this is just a playlist with all clips I could find of that episode, I’m not sure where exactly the boys appear)
- P1Harmony finds out which members they really are
(2023-01-20)
- Tiktok live on Today Show (inofficial channel)
(2023-01-20)
I'm a relatively new (G)I-dle listener so I'm only generally familiar with the Soojin situation. If you don't mind, I wanted to ask about a few things: how did other members, especially Shu Hua, react/what did they say after (if there was any comment/r)? I've seen mentions about some elements in their new music/videos/styles hinting at Soojin, would it be safe to assume that they're on her side? Do you think she'd ever consider rejoining if the group left Cube after the contract expiration? Thanks in advance, have a nice day :)
hello! im glad you've come here to ask me!
so, three years ago, hours before the official news broke out, soyeon posted this sequence on her stories:
you could clearly tell something was bothering her, and when CUBE Entertainment officially stated the soojin was leaving (g)i-dle, nevies like myself speculated that soyeon was one of the first to hear the news before it became public.
a couple months later, yuqi was expressing how sad she was feeling on her instagram stories, but kept assuring us that she'd get better. other members such as miyeon and minnie encouraged her through her stories.
throughout a couple vlives, shuhua nearly blurted out soojin's name multiple times, stopping herself many times.
there was a vlive with minnie under a sunlight, and when somoene asked "are you happy?", she said that she's just 'so-so'. not happy, "not sad", is exactly what she said. "just okay." that broke many nevie's hearts.
as for miyeon, she's very good at bottling up her emotions, but in one of her naver live shows, when a fan gave her an encouraging message, she suddenly started crying while trying to cover it up with laughter.
overall, all the girls have shown their devastation throughout the intial months of soojin officially being out of idle. and it onestly hasn't stopped either, as they all have a purple heart in the bio of their instagram.
wasn't vlive being shut down even before hybe bought it?
i don’t know the specifics and i’m never gonna ride so hard for a corporation that i learn enough to “defend” them lmfao, but yes to my knowledge vlive was no longer profitable for naver for a long time, especially once bts completed their move to weverse. because of that, they agreed to hybe’s acquisition of the majority stake in vlive (i believe it’s 51% hybe and 49% naver) in january 2021 and the plan was always to eventually merge the platforms. obviously i have no insight into the artists’ decisions but from what i’ve seen floating around twt, the only content not being moved to weverse is of artists who have opted out of migrating to the new platform in favor of another platform of their own choice (i think i’ve seen some groups moving over to YT or one of the fancafes like daum over the last year or so)
220816 | Samsung Mobile. It’s a Bora Purple world.
220816 | BB Global 200: #6 Bad Decisions (debut) - 45.8 million streams - 40,000 sold. BB Global Excl. U.S. #7 Bad Decisions (debut) - 36.3 million streams - 21,000 sold. Article.
17 August Me, Myself, and Jung Kook.
Instagram: RM 1. Yoongi 1. Weverse: Tae 1.
220817 Samsung Mobile - Over the horizon
220817 [공지] Special 8 Photo-Folio Me, Myself, and Jung Kook ‘Time Difference’
220817 Welcome! SUGA ’s Coway Home Café. Tokopedia update.
220817 [Behind cut] Run BTS! 2022 Special Episode - Telepathy Part 1 BTS. RM. Jin. Yoongi. JHope. Jimin. Tae. JK. Preview cut.
18 August
Instagram: RM 1, 2. 3. Weverse: Jin 1.
220818 Coway Global RM and Jin got together once more. Will RM be good at [ ] this time again?
220818 K-Media reports that J-Hope has donated ₩100M (USD$76.1k) to Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of the heavy rain.
220818 | WEVERSE BANKNOTES by BTS :: Selfies
220818 | Japan Fanclub BTS CORNER [NEW] Wallpaper #18 Jin.
220818 | Preview Photos 2 Me, Myself, and Jung Kook. ‘Time Difference'. Special 8 Photo-Folio
220818 V prepares a cup of coffee for Jimin. Guess the temperature #Jimin wants for his coffee! What kind of hot drink does V enjoy?
19 August
Instagram: Tae 1, 2. Lee Jungjae . JK 1, 2. Weverse: RM 1. Tae 1.
20 August Me, Myself, and RM ‘Entirety’
Instagram: Yoongi 1, 2. 3. 4. JK 1.
220820 Me, Myself, and RM ‘Entirety’
220820 |woodcarving room vlog - yoongi.
220820 | Japan Fanclub BTS CORNER [NEW] Wallpaper #18 JHope.
220828 BTS won Group of the year at the VMAs. 4th consecutive year.
220828 ‘ BTS JIN cooking shrimp toast (Mianbaoxia)! ARMY, would you like to try?
220828 BTS has won all 4 categories for which they were nominated at the Kids Choice Awards 🇲🇽 Groupo. Kpøp Favorito: BTS. Master Fandom: ARMY. Artista Global Favorito: BTS. Hit del Año Internacional: My Universe.
29 August
Instagram: RM 1,.
220829 2022 BTS EXHIBITION : Proof 개최 안내.
30 August
Instagram: RM 1, 2. 3. Jin 1,.
220830 | Japan Fanclub BTS CORNER [NEW] Wallpaper #18 Jungkook
ㅡ supportive messages in korean w/ english translation. you can use them on weverse, twitter, vlive, instagram, soundcloud, naver or the platform of your choice. made by @iesbjimin
Hope you're doing well. First off, I'd like to say how much I love reading your opinions and answers to your asks.
I've heard about BTS since they started but only had a chance to really focus and get to know more about them early this year including their whole discography. I actually started watching original and full content from recent ones first then made my way to the older ones (documentaries, reality shows, bangtan bombs, memories, etc) and didn't explore "introduction" videos of each members which, looking back, I realized was better. Seeing how perceptions can be skewed/affected/influenced.
I've said this because the more I explored and ventured out to other platforms, there was this never-ending narrative that Jungkook hates/is uncomfortable with Jimin which I completely disagree with.
I adore them both especially the close bond that they have. I am leaning towards the opinion that they are highly likely to be threading between close friendship and something romantic (only the two of them can 100% confirm what their relationship truly is). This is because of moments that I perceive to be possibly intimate, have difficulty in finding non-platonic explanation for, made me pause and say interesting, or simply just made me feel like a third wheel (still not over Jimin's bday vlive last year).
Apologies as this got super long but may I ask if you would be comfortable to share moments wherein your scale tipped towards them possibly dating or moments you found interesting between the two that may or may not have made your eyebrow raise? Thank you!
Hello, and same to you! 💜
[...] there was this never-ending narrative that Jungkook hates/is uncomfortable with Jimin which I completely disagree with.
Oddly, I can understand why this narrative existed. It may not have been true in Jungkook's heart of hearts, but I would argue that the nature of their dynamic was perhaps a little volatile when they were younger (due to a host of reasons and not because Jungkook hated/was uncomfortable with Jimin).
I am leaning towards the opinion that they are highly likely to be threading between close friendship and something romantic (only the two of them can 100% confirm what their relationship truly is).
I feel the same way.
But going forward with your actual question:
It wasn't a specific moment, to be honest, sorry to be anticlimactic. It was a combination of everything I was viewing that made me curious enough to pay attention to them. I want to say that Naver Star Cast 2015 triggered it, but MMA 2018 cemented it enough for me like, "Oh yeah, there's something a bit weird there."
Honestly, though, my "indoctrination" to Jikook was a blur because there was never one major moment that spoke to me. Which is still how I feel about them now, really. Plucking a specific moment here and there isn't enough to sway me, but rather the fact that things happen repeatedly that make me think that there's something there that possibly transcends a 100% platonic relationship (which isn't to say that romance is the natural conclusion, just that an attraction—in whatever way it manifests—likely exists).
I'm afraid that people will be too excited about the other lives and forget that weverse still has problems to fix :( like jk had to try 3 times to end his live, the lollapalooza wasn't stable to many many people (what about Busan's concert? 😞) and they are AGAIN taking too long to add subs :/ jk's lives should already have subs. in vlive it would take one day only, maybe even less.. I hate weverse so much :(
so true pls :( hobipalooza buffered so much for me 😭 i really hope they fix that issue before the Busan concert 😭 I have hope from naver though :( from what i remember, it will be streamed on weverse and naver and one other place. But since weverse is the most accessible for most people, I really hope they fix the buffering issue. I really wish they could stream it in the usual concert website where they streamed soowoozoo and ptd on stage concerts :/ that website never buffered unless there was a problem with one's own internet connection :/// as for the subs though, JK's vlive subs took like two days right? I think that's fine given the lives (all 3 combined) was like 1 hours 30 minutes. So that much time is fine. Atleast thankfully they're adding subs now.
j-hope’s Instagram posts: Open a box, listening party
Check out what's in Jack In The Box (VLive, now reposted on Weverse) (Instagram post)
Album interview
Official Youtube playlist
Merch
[IU's Palette] j-hope In The Palette (With j-hope) Ep.14
Bangtan bomb:
j-hope 'Jack In The Box' Listening Party Event Sketch (W Korea pictures: part 1, part 2, part 3)
Oufits and accessories: suit for the cover from Tailorable, suit for the live from Tailorable
According to a press release, the album show “j-hope’s aspirations to break the mold and grow further. The album represents j-hope’s own musical personality and vision as an artist.“ (src)
People noticed that there is a jack in the box on the cover of Blue Side (cr. #1, #2, #3).
The cover was made in collaboration with KAWS. Hobi posted about it on his Instagram, here.
j-hope performed some tracks of this album as well as others of his solo songs during the 2022 edition of the Lollapalooza festival (Todays’ Bangtan tweet, Naver post, Weverse Magazine article). Videos of the performance are available in the official Youtube playlist for Jack In The Box. Jimin came to support hobi for this big performance (Instagram post).
Tracklist
You can find an introduction of each song, in Korean, here.
Intro
Lyrics
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Pandora’s box
Lyrics
Doolsetbangtan’s translation and notes
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In episode 4 of the Bring The Soul documentary, j-hope explained the origin of his stage name, that’s partly inspired by the myth. There’s also a nod to it in his verse from “Wishing on a star” Korean version (cr.).
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Lyrics
Doolsetbangtan’s translation and notes
Colin’s notes and translation
Producer: Basstracks
@notoriousknj noticed the mixing gives the impression j-hope is in a box while the listener is outside
STOP (세상에 나쁜 사람은 없다) (there are no bad people in the world)
Lyrics
Doolsetbangtan’s translation and notes
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The title is probably a reference to a book by Won Jaehun, mentioned by j-hope during his birthday vlive in 2021 (src)
= (Equal Sign)
Lyrics
Doolsetbangtan’s translation and notes
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Producer: Scoop Deville
Music Box : Reflection
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What if...
Lyrics
Doolsetbangtan’s translation and notes
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Safety Zone
Lyrics
Doolsetbangtan’s translation and notes
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Future
Lyrics
Doolsetbangtan’s translation and notes
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방화 (Arson)
Lyrics
Doolsetbangtan’s translation and notes
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Release date: 1 July 2022
Announcement
Concept Photo 1, Concept Photo 2
Themed Graphic Video
Episode
MV Photo Sketch
j-hope’s Instagram posts: MORE ?, Concept Photo 1, Concept Photo 2, #4, #shoutout, I got MORE
Outfits and accessories: elements identified by Bangtan Style, tweets from BangtanStyling, 99PERCENTIS’ Instagram post (#1, #2)
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@jungkswift found parallels between the MV and the movie Fight Club.
The office set appears to be filled with document templates such as this one:
Another one seems to be referencing a police station (cr.)
There are several details in the Concept Photo 2. On the garage set, there’s a poster with “Help me discover my inner piece” written on it.
The radio cassette in the background is a rare model that was sold in Korea under the name 대호, meaning a loud cry (src). It has a lot of words written on it, including:
Cool here
Rad
Look Look
CRP
1Team
14
Crazy
Steam it
Over over
Allow me to spin
RD
FM AM
Mob. Molo**
Mess!!
D.O.C
Temp
Steady steady
In front of the radio cassette, there’s a can of umber Cansol paint. Despite the name, it’s from Matsuda, a Japanese company selling paint.
V makes a cameo in the MV at 2:17, like he did in “Daydream” MV.
방화 (Arson)
Release date: 15 July 2022
Concept Photo 1, Concept Photo 2
Teaser
Themed Graphic Video
Episode
MV Photo Sketch
Other version: Arson (Rock ver.)
j-hope’s Instagram posts: Burn and Done, I burned it all, concept photo 1, concept photo 2, #5, post from the official Instagram account,
Outfits and accessories: custom handmade combinaison by 99percentis (Instagram #1, #2, #3)
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The MV was filmed at the Yi sun-sun Bridge Pier in Gwangyang (cr.).
The signboards show different nods to j-hope:
Done: in reference to the lyrics
Uarmyhope 94: hobi’s Instagram profile and his birth year
Hope
Neuron, the crew in which j-hope was before debuting as BTS, made a choreography for the song (post #1, #2, video) and posted it on hobi’s birthday.
j-hope IN THE BOX
Teaser Poster
Official Photo 1
Teaser Trailer
Main Poster
Official Photo 2
Main Trailer
Videos on Disney+ Youtube channel
Highlight: j-hope's daily life
Commentary (trailer)
NME: “Five things we learned from ‘J-hope In The Box’, the new documentary about the BTS star”
Jack In The Box (HOPE Edition)
Release date: 18 August 2023
Official page
Announcement
Album details
Concept photo
3D Animation Film
Jacket Photo Sketch
Episode of the Jacket Shoot Sketch
Unboxing Video with: RM, SUGA, Jimin, V, Jung Kook
Thanks to (eng)
Outfits and accessories
A special album to commemorate Jack In The Box’s first anniversary, in physical form this time. It features new pictures and live versions of songs from j-hope’s performance at Lollapalooza.
As people noticed thanks to the files’ metadata, the concept photo for this version was probably made at the same time as the pictures for the original album.
Promotion
Press conference
Weverse Magazine: “Human, j-hope, a review of ‘Jack In The Box’”
Weverse Magazine: “Here’s how j-hope pays respect to hip hop”
Rolling Stones: “‘J-Hope Isn’t Limited to Bright Things’: The BTS Star Breaks Down His Full-Length Solo Debut”
NME: “J-Hope – ‘Jack in The Box’ review: bright BTS rapper delves into darkness on sublime solo album”
Consequence: “j-hope Is Stepping Outside the Box ” (interview)
Consequence: “With Jack in the Box, j-hope Isn’t Afraid to Embrace the Darkness”
TeenVogue: “J-Hope’s “Jack in the Box” Explores Fire Grounded in Hope”