On November 28, 2024, a South Korean media outlet, Ilgan Sports reported that BTS’ j-hope would appear on the popular MBC variety show I Live Alone. According to the publication, the rapper-dancer completed filming for the show which will be his first participation in the documentary-style program.
I Live Alone, known for giving viewers an intimate look into the lives of independent celebrities, has been a long-time favorite of j-hope’s. The artist, who had previously expressed his desire to appear on the show during fan interactions, is now set to share his daily routine with his fans.
Fans shared their excitement on social media, eagerly anticipating a glimpse of the BTS rapper-dancer’s home and closet.
An X user, @myglane30 wrote,
"Ohhh were finally getting a glimpse of Hobi’s house. let’s goooooo."
Here are some other reactions from fans who are excited to see the personal side of the idol:
"OMG HOBI HOUSE TOUR AND WE WILL SEE UNLIMITED MICKEYYYY," an X user commented.
"A day in the life of Jung Hoseok?? I am all in!!!!!," another fan mentioned.
"HOBI HOUSE TOUR??? AND THAT GLORIOUS CLOSET???? EYY EYYY," a user wrote on X.
"Yay!!!!! A whole day with Hobi. excited to see where he'll bring us aside from seeing all the sunshine in his home," another person remarked.
The possibility of j-hope becoming a recurring guest on the show is also generating buzz. In the past, celebrities like SHINee’s Key, NCT’s Doyoung, and TWICE’s Jihyo gained continued appearances after their initial episodes became widely popular. Fans are hopeful that the BTS rapper's feature will lead to more of his regular appearances.
"Aaaaaah finally!!!!! yes! love that show and I remember Hobi mentioned it a few years ago as the show he wanted to be in, I hope he becomes a regular guest!," a netizen commented.
"the way that this is one of my fav variety show omg," a fan commented.
More about BTS' j-hope's upcoming appearances and his recent activities
In a previous episode of I Live Alone in 2021, cast member Kian84 expressed his wish to meet the Arson rapper, a sentiment that the BTS member acknowledged during a live broadcast. Fans are waiting to see if the much-awaited meeting between the two will finally happen.
j-hope was recently discharged from military service in October and has been keeping busy with various activities. His first public appearance after his discharge was on October 23, 2024, when he threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Korean Series baseball game in his hometown, Gwangju.
Dressed in a baseball jacket with the Korean Series logo and a personalized purple glove, the event was a memorable return to the spotlight for the rapper-dancer. Since then, j-hope has hinted at exciting projects, including updates shared through his Instagram bio, which currently reads "WIP" (Work In Progress). Although fans are speculating about a possible new project or tour, there are no official announcements yet.
The airdate for j-hope’s I Live Alone episode has not been disclosed, but the anticipation is already building, with fans eagerly waiting to catch a closer glimpse of his life off-stage.