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BTS’ j-hope will reportedly get a sculpture built by Japanese fans in his hometown Gwangju. On July 12, Herald Pop, a South Korean media agency reported that a Japanese fan club named Hope-full Place is set to erect an alphabet sculpture in the honor of the K-pop idol in Buk-gu, Gwangju.
The Japanese fan club started raising funds for the monument as a part of the HOPE STREET development project to showcase their love and gratitude for the artist. The fundraiser reportedly began on March 29, 2024, to raise 3 million Yen, however, they ended up collecting a little more than the target: 3.73 million Yen (approximately 32 million KRW) by the end of June 30.
The crowdfunding event was titled:
“We want to create a monument to convey the love and gratitude of ARMY (BTS fan club) in j-hope's hometown, Gwangju.”
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The fan club opened up about the reason behind this sculpture:
“j-hope always takes care of the people who are precious to him and is never shy about giving, and even during his military service, he gave us gifts.We want to express our gratitude to him (j-hope) and want to erect a monument in Gwangju, where he was born and raised.”
BTS’ j-hope's alphabet monument for the HOPE STREET development project in Gwangju
BTS member j-hope who is currently serving in the military to fulfill his national duties will be reportedly receiving a gift from Japanese fans which will be set up in his hometown. According to Herald Pop's report on July 12, officials from Buk-gu have stated that they have concluded the design development for the monument.
The officials plan to move forward with the construction in full swing by the end of 2024. In particular, the monument in honor of the BTS rapper j-hope displays a message of hope with alphabets that represent six words including HAPPY, PEACE, LOVE, DANCE, MUSIC, and STREET.
This sculpture will be set up in the distance of 5 minutes from j-hope's alma mater Kookje High School. Besides the monument, this project consists of some exciting activity spots for the visitors including three park spot zones, six street photo areas, and two youth hub centers that will be set up in Samgak-dong and Ilgok-dong in Gwangju.
The park zones are divided into three spots with different themes including the Dream Zone, Healing Zone, and the Exciting Zone. The Samgak-dong and Ilgok-dong areas are known for 17 schools situated packed around each other.
Due to this, students flock through the area daily, this project will help them grow in a creative environment where their dreams and hopes will be nurtured. The Youth Hub center will serve as a multipurpose playroom which will be set up in an unused and empty area inside the Namdo Local Food Museum.
Furthermore, Buk-gu is reportedly working with the Gwangju Metropolitan Office to start a creative area for students where a community space for residents of Buk-gu and parents may also visit. This area will be reportedly called HOPE CLASS to be developed in a classroom of Ilgok Middle School.
Previously, on July 9, the Arson singer shared his last letter to fans through his agency BIGHIT MUSIC, addressing fans about his approaching military discharge. He revealed that only 100 days were left for him to return from his services as he is expected to be discharged in October 2024.
