“IT WAS A VERY SPECIAL FATHER & SON MOMENT” - Fans swoon over BTS’ J-hope and his dad’s sweet moments from Bangtan Bomb’s latest ep

The latest episode of Bangtan Bomb captured touching moments between BTS’ J-Hope and his father, earning admiration from fans worldwide. The episode, which documented behind-the-scenes footage of the star's ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game in October 2024, provided a glimpse into the star’s preparation and the event itself. However, it was the interaction between J-Hope and his dad that truly stood out.

Though brief, the father-son moments left an impression. One particularly heartwarming instance was when he shared a photograph on Instagram taken by his dad. The episode revealed the story behind the picture, further endearing fans to their bond. ARMYs praised the evident love and support between the BTS member and his father, appreciating the glimpse into their relationship.

“Like father like son,” a father coined.

“Proud tender moment indeed,” a fan said.

“HOBI’S DAD TAKING A PHOTO OF HIM … THE PHONE CASE MY HEART,” a fan exclaimed.

“Hobi's dad is forever proud of his baby,” a fan stated.

“I loved that Hobi got to share this experience with his dad and that he appeared in Hobi’s IG post and now in the bangtan bomb… it must have meant a lot to hobi to have his dad by his side that day,” a fan wrote.

“His father is not focused on the front..But immortalizing the togetherness of the child, It's only natural that his father immortalized this rare moment,” a fan pointed out.

Fans even expressed their views with shorter comments like,

“And now we know from whom this man took his dedication in photographing every moment of his life!” A fan talked about the revelation.

“They are so cute and cool,” a fan described.

“Love running in genes,” another fan said.

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J-Hope spotted with his dad at his first ceremonial pitch at the Korean series

On October 23, 2024, BTS' J-Hope made his much-anticipated return to the public eye by throwing the ceremonial first pitch at Game 2 of the Korean Series. The game took place in his hometown, Gwangju. This event marked his first official appearance since his military discharge on October 17. Adding a personal touch to this milestone, he was accompanied by his father, making the occasion even more special for fans.

BTS’ official YouTube channel later shared behind-the-scenes footage of this event in the form of a Bangtan Bomb episode, capturing moments between J-Hope and his dad. In one particularly touching moment, the singer was seen standing and enjoying the game while his father enthusiastically clicked photos of him using his phone, equipped with a leather-flap cover, a design that the fans associated with signature Asian dad behavior.

J-Hope shared one of these photos on Instagram, and fans now know who the mystery photographer behind this snapshot was.

The video editors even highlighted the moment, captioning the moment,

“J-Hope’s dad sweetly captures the happy moment for him.”

Fans were quick to point out that his well-known passion for photography might have been inspired by his father, who was enthusiastically clicking his pictures in the middle of the match.

Adding to the charm, the father-son duo was also seen dancing and vibing to the stadium songs, further warming the hearts of ARMYs. Fans celebrated their bond, cherishing these rare glimpses into J-Hope’s family life.