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On January 5, 2025, BTS member Jung Ho-seok, known as j-hope, thrilled fans with a series of updates shared across his Instagram and the Weverse platform. Through these posts, the rapper-dancer offered glimpses into his recent activities and personal reflections with the beginning of the new year, sparking excitement among ARMY.
On Instagram, under his handle @uarmyhope, j-hope shared 20 photos accompanied by the caption “Adios 2024.” The images showcased key moments from the past year, including his military discharge ceremony, his pet Mickey, attending IU's concert, and throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the 2024 Korean Series baseball match in his hometown, Gwangju.
Among these snapshots, two studio photos captured fans’ attention, hinting at his ongoing music projects. In one picture, j-hope is seen in a studio setting with producer Blake Slatkin. Another photo shows the artist recording music, fueling speculations about a potential third solo album.
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Fans recalled that since his military discharge in October 2024, j-hope has been dropping hints about new music, such as cryptic “WIP” (Work In Progress) updates in his Instagram bio. An X user wrote expressed excitement and wrote:
"APPARENTLY HOBI WAS IN THE PRODUCER BLAKE SLATKIN STUDIO! OMG ANOTHER BANGER IS COMING SOON."
Others also joined in with various speculations regarding his upcoming project.
"Hobi on studio lets go," a fan commented.
"Let's go j-hope. new music is on the way," an X user added.
"I smell something tasty My man is cooking," another netizen remarked.
"It's going to be a banger song again," a user mentioned.
Others also shared their thoughts on his New Year’s letter posted on Weverse, where he extended warm wishes to fans and outlined his goals for the year ahead.
"Hobi, your words always fill our hearts with warmth ,hope!The journey of your 24th year was truly remarkable, we’ve been so lucky to witness your growth n strength through every step. Here’s to a beautiful blooming 25th year for you full of health, love, happiness Happy New Year," a fan wrote.
"buckling up for a hobi tour announcement," another person mentioned.
If confirmed, the new release will follow his previous solo projects, Jack in the Box (2022) and Hope on the Street Vol. 1. The latter was released while he was serving as a drill instructor.
BTS' j-hope shares his life update with fans on Weverse
Additionally, j-hope reached out to fans on Weverse with a heartfelt New Year’s letter on January 5. Reflecting on 2024, he described it as a year filled with a mix of emotions, from the challenges of military service to the joy of reuniting with fans post-discharge. He wrote:
"It's 25 years. How was your 24th year? I think 24th year was a year of mixed emotions and many feelings. It was good because the year of discharge dawned, but I was at a loss as to how I would endure until October, but when the time came, I was happy, but I was worried about my plans after discharge and was anxious, and when I was discharged, I was so happy that I couldn't control myself."
He further expressed gratitude for the moments he cherished and shared his aspirations for 2025, promising to present his best self and deliver exciting projects. He also encouraged ARMY to prioritize health and embraced the new year with optimism and warmth, concluding with a heartfelt message of love and support for his fans.
"I will show you many things! I will approach it with a more mature plan that suits me and satisfies everyone. I also, but if we want to spend moments together, health comes first right? 25 uears! I hope you receive many blessings, stay healthy, and I sincerely support you first steps in the new year more than anyone else." j-hope wrote.
The updates have left ARMY abuzz with anticipation, with many eagerly awaiting what the artist has in store. Whether it’s new music or other ventures, j-hope’s commitment to connecting with his fans continues to shine in 2025.
