j-hope 'on the street (with J. Cole)' (REACTION)

[@sanjotsidhu3758]

The fact that jhope let jcole have 30+ bars but had just about 8 bars on his song shows how much he respects Cole.This collab is truly a masterpiece.

[@orange3567]

J Hope is a real Cole OG. He's been listening to all of his music as practice whenever he dances for over a decade

[@nguyenhello2615]

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[@Lydia-rb8so]

And J Cole giving hobi that many bars, he was honoring jhope. Beautiful.

[@coztubofficial2668]

if Cole like the track and fw the artist he'll do the feature for free. he don't care about word limit he just spits till the message is delivered. HUMBLE ASF 💯

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON KING G DRAGON

[@shirinj6693]

Jhope means the fans when he says “us” cause he’s leaving to enlist in the military cause it’s mandatory, this is his farewell!

[@ImOKBecauseImJK]

This is 💔

[@endofthestory9412]

Nice so bts over ?

[@gws_pilar742]

@@endofthestory9412 lmao not even close. they just going to the military for a few years. they’ll all be back around 2025

[@crystalsnow1138]

@@endofthestory9412 Not at all.

[@aaki7__]

@@endofthestory9412 my guy jumping to conclusion so fast. Doesn't even know one member had already went to military service and it already had been 6 months and more 1 year remains for his service to end

[@cheryllambert3461]

This song is a gift from J Hope to BTS fans as he’s about to be the 2nd member of BTS to enlist in the military to fulfill his mandatory military service. BTS did an interpolation of J Cole’s “Born Sinner” called “Born Singer” after they debuted in 2013. J Hope also considers J Cole his muse. 🫶🏻💜🇨🇦

[@teebeee5832]

yes but this isnt /just/ for us this was also really big for him as a artist since j cole is his inspiration. also j coles part has nothing to do with army so its not right to label the entire song as a gift for army its a partial gift.

[@cheryllambert3461]

@@teebeee5832 absolutely true

[@HailToTheMeep]

They don't care. These guys are here for J COLE.

[@triplej8666]

@@HailToTheMeep ok who cares?

[@bakihanma5849]

you too old for this shit damn

[@crystalsnow1138]

People all over the world don't understand English but music in English is global and now we have the advantage that translations are easily accessible. When it comes to BTS you have to forget all preconceived notions about boy bands and kpop in general. BTS has worked with numerous western artists Nicki Minaj, Halsey, Steve Aoki, Juice Wrld, Zara Larsson, Charli XCX, Lil Nas X, Wale, Snoop Dogg, Sia, benny blanco, Max, Lauv, Coldplay, Megan Thee Stallion, Anderson .Paak, Erykah Badu, Charlie Puth, The Chainsmokers, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Desiigner, Becky G.

[@rihannasfinallyback9967]

Jhope made this song to say goodbye to his fans because he’s going to the military soon, this is like a gift for the fans. Jcole also hinted at retirement if you look at the lyrics of his part. Jhope also let jcole have the biggest part in this song because jcole is his muse and wanted to show him some respect. Jhope did the mixing for this song and the whistle too.

[@StuckwithBTS]

Hobi is the best 😜💜

[@endofthestory9412]

J cole not gon retire lmao

[@jonathanstokes4966]

The retirement part only makes me think of similiar recent news Doja, Tom Brady. All of these stars do whatever they want nowadays 😅

[@NortyNeko]

@@endofthestory9412 😢I hope so too but he said he was gonna drop his last project and retire around the end of the year

[@azizaalameenaelkhadir4686]

Thank you. You got the message!. You should have done a reaction to this to explain to non ARMY what this song meant and its purpose. Thanks!

[@cypher7140]

On the street, where his roots are at... street dancing, where his soul belongs to...this song is a gift from J-Hope before going to military...when he mentions "us" ,he's referring to Armies..

[@melaniethomas7335]

🥺💜

[@Wangao613]

💜🥹🥹

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON KING

[@hyunjinscrunchytoenails8860]

@@himaririku9254 g dragon is ass

[@RaihannaJallow]

4:21 it's funny how he said Rush Hour. J-Hope does actually have a song called Rush Hour with another Korean artist called Crush. It's a wonderful song. Maybe you can check it out.

[@loopstationyt]

UP!

[@oyinolubayo7079]

I just wanted to let u know there is a typo. U meant to put “With” but u put “without”

[@endofthestory9412]

Here comes the annoying bts fans on the comments writing paragraphs 🥱

[@RaihannaJallow]

@@oyinolubayo7079 ow thank you 😅

[@oyinolubayo7079]

@@endofthestory9412 it’s one long sentence and 2 incredibly short ones….if u believe that to be a “paragraph” I highly suggest u go back to school or stay in school :)

[@kizzygreen6477]

Some Backstory: 3 Rappers in BTS... J-Hope is using a lot of intentional symbolism in this video (the side street and intersection from what I understand is inspired by an early J.Cole video, the subway corresponds with JColes bars and the subway stop that inspired Jay Zs moniker, the journey through the streets, through the underground and to the pinnacle (rooftop) where he can finally meet up with his inspiration. He started as an underground hip hop street dancer (thus the underground scene) inspired by the Culture, and has always claimed JCole as a Muse and major inspiration...that's why he gave him 32 bars and danced while he rapped...he came full circle while also leaving this gift for his fans and paying homage to HIS OWN IDOL. DOPE

[@endofthestory9412]

Here comes the annoying bts fans on the comments writing paragraphs 🥱

[@shook4kooks4k95]

​@@endofthestory9412 Then why you even here? Aint nobody said you had to read the "annoying comments" let alone bring the effort to even respond to them. If you feeling some kindv harm just cause someone want to offer their understanding of a songs meaning n give background then by all means 'DON'T READ IT' simple! ... jus go home. 😚😝

[@kizzygreen6477]

@End of the Story LOL, I'm probably old enough to be your Aunt or Mother...so I'll just say this, I answered the questions posed by the Reactors. Though I happen to think BTS is talented, and appreciate J-Hope, I also came to see J.Cole and appreciate how they both came together...don't you think J.Cole had to appreciate J-Hope's journey and backstory since he decided to Collab...you know that has been rare in recent years. 😉

[@dentonkellyjr8095]

​@@endofthestory9412 lmaoo bruh just scroll on lmao not that hard to do

[@azizaalameenaelkhadir4686]

Kizzy you gotta be ARMY. You are so on point and thanks for every word you said. You gave it up on the 💯! OT7💜×7

[@xoDianaDuong]

J-Hope is one of the 3 rappers in BTS and J. Cole is his idol. BTS has made references to a lot of hip hop greats in their music such as in their track "Hip Hop Phile/Lover" and they did a cover of J. Cole's "Born Sinner" called "Born Singer" nearly 10 years ago which you should check out! (there is the live performance when they started out and also a more recent version) J-Hope also has a mixtape "Hope World" and studio album "Jack in the Box" for his solo work.

[@stardust08]

up

[@sandys1890]

💜

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON THE KING G DRAGON

[@DanielaSantos-sf6mk]

Up

[@annasaddiction5129]

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[@ygsprincxss333]

J-Hope performed at lollapalooza last year and broke the record for highest tickets sold at lolla ever in lolla history, the mayor of Chicago even introduced him onto the stage himself. you should definitely check out more of his music. BTS as well makes amazing music you guys should check out as well. I recommend Born Singer by BTS since you guys like J Cole it's a remake of J Coles Born Sinner and jermaine gave them permission to put it on their latest album.

[@ygsprincxss333]

i hope to see some more bts reactions, :)

[@timothywest1183]

And J Cole went and waited to meet J Hope. The respect is mutual (although we know J Hope fanbois more over J Cole)

[@ygsprincxss333]

@@timothywest1183 yes i forgot about that! i think it was actually hobi who went to j cole's trailer to meet him bc hobi and jimin walked away at the end lol

[@AnIslandPotter]

The mayor, herself! The mayor of Chicago is a black WOMAN named Lori Lightfoot.

[@ygsprincxss333]

@@AnIslandPotter ahhh thank you for the correction 😭 i didn’t know! 🙏🏻

[@susieangelo6410]

Guys, you missed the ending! Please re-watch and finish the MV. Since J-Hope will leave us soon for Military Service, I personally feel that "us" could translate into "ARMY" and the" BTS Members" too. He did all that for us and for his "brothers" and "himself" too as he flourished making his life dream of Street Dancing, Singing and Rapping into becoming an Artist to making Historic History. 💜

[@islene01]

I was hoping someone else would mention this as I was like what nooo keep watching lol

[@purpleplatooner]

This video is a metaphor of Jhope's professional life...He started his career dancing to J-cole's songs as he's dancing to J-cole's rapping in the underground station and later he became successful & met J-cole in the terrace as a successful fan and Artist. The video opening is a tribute to J-cole's Simba.

[@scottishtaco0335]

Yeah J Cole went off on this one. Shoutout J hope as well 🙌

[@WE__BTS]

Respect 🙏

[@jkpartyyeah]

If you’re here for J.Cole, I'm really glad you've given j-hope and BTS a chance. If you think On the Street is amazing, wait till you dig a little deeper beneath the layers. I can't write an essay (well I could, but I won't), but here are my TLDR highlights: 1. J.Cole has always been j-hope's idol, and BTS wrote their cover to Born Sinner called Born Singer just 20 days after they debuted in 2013. On the Street continues the narrative of Born Singer, which then echoes Born Sinner. How? J.Cole talks about the metamorphic journey he and j-hope have gone through heaven and hell to get to where they are in music, it calls back to Born Sinner's verse of how music is a gift and how her personification screams 'don't let me slip', and he replies ' don't lose me the more I change', Born Singer takes that further in j-hope's verse where he pleads not to lose himself or his original intention. 2. J.Cole asks in Born Singer 'where is the tutor for me?' and he answers in On the Street that it's been there all along 'as the creator of this theatre' who gently guides him. I particularly love the spiritual motif of J.Cole's rap, which is something he does often, and what makes this collab especially poignant is that he did so in Born Sinner 'but God help us make it cos this music biz is a cliff', which in turn inspired Born Singer 'so we go we go we go, higher higher higher' and comes full circle for both in On the Street 'He swear that God ain't real, since it ain't no way to prove it to his self, as if the universe ain't enough, as if the volcanoes ain't erupt'. Shout out to J.Cole for using some BTS/ARMY key words - proof and universe, because they are so meaningful to us. 3. In On the Street J.Cole references music again, likening 'her' to his daughter but now being able to let her go in order for her to grow, but first to hone his style before passing on the crown - this is so profound because he's dug deep into his own journey in music, but also echoing all the sentiments of what BTS have gone through, and are going through right now, with their individual creative projects, the enlistment, their years of fatigue, but also now their renewed hunger for music ' I got a strange kind of hunger, the more I eat, the more it gets stronger' which calls back to j-hope's other song 'More' from his 2022 solo project 'Jack in the Box' - 'Now I ask myself, choose what, do i put out the fire, or make it flare up even stronger' and from 'Arson' - 'too much is as bad as too little, to know to quit while being ahead, that's the style'. 4. There's plenty of emotional resonance in this song, which alludes to the past, present and future for j-hope. I especially love the reference to Butterfly - a BTS song in which they expressed their fear of being forgotten 'like a wind that gently strokes me, like a dust that gently drifts along, you're there but for some reason, I cant reach you' to 'to repay you even from afar, now just walk lightly, whenever you walk, Go on hopefully, wherever you walk, In these streets imbued with someones breath, I leave my soul and my eternity, everywhere (I’ll be)' in On the Street, where he expresses his security in ARMY's presence and offers his own presence even if he's leaving us for a while (military enlistment). On this note, in j-hope’s other song ‘More’ he ends with ‘I’m still (not enough)’ - a claim that there’s more to conquer but also perhaps insecurity, whereas in On the Street, he ends with ‘On the street (I’m still)’ which is open-ended and hopeful. A bold confirmation that he is still the very SAME j-hope from the beginning, that he has never lost his original intention (Born Singer). 5. There are layers upon layers, not just in the lyricism, but also the music video. This MV starts off the in the alley where 'Simba' left off from J.Cole's debut mixtape The Come Up. j-hope pays homage to J.Cole by starting the MV in the same way but then climbs the stairs to reach him at the top - literally 'J in the air'. The kid that is with j-hope in the beginning of the MV is also dressed almost exactly like J.Cole, and represents that youthful dream of j-hope wanting to be like J.Cole. It's a meaningful gift that we've been given, whether you love hip hop, J.Cole or j-hope. Good music and true artistry prevails and the truth will make itself known. On the Street is a wonderful present and tender farewell to ARMY: 'as the moon jumps over the cow' - a beautiful reference to the childhood story Goodnight Moon, but it is also a culmination of an adolescent dream to stand shoulder to shoulder with one of the greats. I hope you can open your mind to the love for music and respect of the craft that BTS live and breath. P/S You need to listen to j-hope’s More, Arson, his entire Jack in the Box solo album, Hope World mixtape, and BTS rapline's Ugh, all the Cyphers and Ddaeng.

[@a.k.a.b-hope1088]

J-Hope is one of the 3 rappers (RM & Agust D are the other two) and also dance leader of the group BTS. If you liked this then check out his other solo songs like Arson, Equal Sign, 1Verse, Daydream or Hangsang. You'll realize how versatile he is with his productions. Aside from J Cole being J-hope's idol, there is a reason why J Cole collaborated with J-Hope because two great minds think alike.

[@justSunny7]

Suga. Agust D is his name for solo projects

[@sandys1890]

💜

[@stardust08]

truth

[@sserenity13]

Jhope really gave j Cole the reins on this one since he’s his idol. Hope y’all will check out more Jhope and the other two BTS rappers, Suga and RM. BTS did their own rendition of Born Sinner called “Born Singer” which is real good. J-hope songs to check out: More, Arson, Airplane, Hangsang performance at lollapalooza (insane) SUGA songs to check out: Daechwita, Agust D, Strange, Shadow RM songs to check out: Joke, Change ft. Wale, Persona, Still Life ft Anderson Paak And if you’d like songs with the three rappers together: Cypher pt 1, pt2, pt3 and pt4…Ddaeng, UGH!, Tear, Her

[@beccyjeonkim]

On point with the Info 🫶🏼 💜 #Army

[@namtiddies_parrapio_787]

i never thought i'd see J Hope on yalls channel but "us" is referred to ARMY his fans as he's going to the military. But it can be taken generally depending what situation the person is going through, like how "us" is also probably used differently when J Cole sings the chorus.

[@kanoeruberson6619]

I really liked your reaction to this song, thank you for listening with an open mind. A lot of people hear "BTS" and automatically discount their music as kpop. BTS started out as a Korean hip hop group, they know their stuff. Their catalog of 200+ songs fits every music genre except maybe country, lol. They are FAR beyond kpop musically. Their 3 rappers are excellent and are known for their lyricism. I hope you will look more into BTS' music, at the very least the songs by the rapline, I don't think you'll be disappointed! Each rapper (RM, SUGA and J-Hope) also have mix tapes and solo albums which are very well regarded. In the words of BTS rapper SUGA, if you can listen without prejudice you will find that you'll like their music. I hope this initial introduction to J-Hope will interest you enough to look at more of their music.

[@jcasa3646]

i love when people realize that the upbeat vibe makes them feel happy. JHope is all about positive energy💜✌

[@femmy-syahrani]

BTS have great music that you can definitely vibe with without understanding the language. However, *lyrics is actually one of the main reasons why BTS is so popular.* Through translation, their lyrics and positive message have helped millions of fans around the world through hardships. They write songs based on their personal thoughts and experience, and have spoken about mental health, self-love and self-discovery, societal commentary, loss and grief, and more. This is why their fanbase is so diverse, of all ages, genders, race, nationality, because no matter who you are, at some point in your life, you've experienced loss and hardships, and you can find solace or courage or inspiration in their songs. BTS have three rappers. RM and Suga were both underground rappers before joining BTS, while J-hope was a street dancer. They each have released solo mixtapes and albums. Suga/Agust D is going on tour, with the US leg the end of April to mid-May. The tickets were sold out within hours. I think you would enjoy exploring more songs by the BTS rappers. Some suggestions: * J-hope: "Arson", "More", "Chicken Noodle Soup" * RM: "Still Life" (with Anderson Paak), "Wild Flower", "Joke" * Suga/Agust D: "Daechwita" (the MV is top-notch), "Agust D", "The Last" * BTS did a remake of J. Cole's "Born Sinner", called "Born Singer". A passionate song about their debut. * They also have a song called "Hip Hop Lover" or "Hip Hop Phile", where the rappers tell you how they got into hip-hop and the artists that influence them, both Korean and Western artists, including J. Cole.

[@tonyapoindexter2781]

Story telling through words and music! Genius.

[@dizzymcdizz]

Fun Facts for those who don't know. J.Cole is j-Hopes biggest influence/inspiration and muse. JHopes album "HOPE WORLD" is a play on J.Coles first album "Cole World". The BTS song "Born Singer" is also a play on J.Coles song "Born Sinner". The Avirex fit JHope is wearing is also homage to J.Cole. The street JHope was on at the beginning is the SAME EXACT street J.Cole filmed his "SIMBA" music video on. And JHope dancing during Coles verse is because JHope before BTS used to dance to J.Cole songs back in the day.. The visual easter eggs and homage paid to J.Cole in this by JHope is insane. Shows his genuine love for a GOAT like J.Cole. This whole collab is legendary and will be cemented in history forever.. This a big W for Kpop and HipHop

[@yutisima]

wow i didn't know any of that, makes the watching more special

[@bushsoriginalbakedbeans2950]

Two goats bruh 🐐

[@linda8595]

" In a way, you could say the song began with me whistling as I often whistle the melodies of the songs I listen to. I was home dwelling on what kind of music to make and I just randomly blew a whistle and that just became the melody for “on the street (with J. Cole).” I instantly liked it, recorded it, and worked on the song with my producer. It came to me naturally, so I hope listeners would feel the same way about the song. " Above is the part of his interview from VARIETY about the beginning of this song. Hobi is so talent but works hard for his fans as an influential artist in the world. Really awesome.

[@tmrwprodsuga]

cole’s verse connects a lot with j-hope’s “arson” and “more” if u wanna check those out. especially the “the more i eat the more i get stronger” part. even tho cole had a longer verse (hope’s homage but also there will be a version with just hope later), he said a lot of things that hope has said before himself. he’s almost speaking for the both of them. it’s very beautiful

[@user-ed5so3iq1o]

Your reaction was fun! j-hope & Cole Hyung are a great combo.

[@pamtan1711]

Jhope and pdogg (long time BTS producer) created this beat with JCole in their minds. It is a song for fans (us), both Jhope and JCole talk to their fans both on topics are relevant for each, Jhope and his military enlistment and JCole and his future plans. The vibe is uplifting in a way but bittersweet. I think is exactly what we all needed. The most precious part in the MV is Jhope dancing to every word in JCole’s verse. That’s what Jhope really intended, having JCole on his track to just dance to it. Much respect on this collab.

[@jean3A]

A full circle moment for jhope and j cole really ate his verse, and on top of loved the whistling

[@nubiasista9709]

There are a ton of purely “black people”who love kpop in general. in my case as a black woman I just love BTS. Music breaks barriers and transcends language. What a shame it would be to lose out on hearing some amazing music just because it happens to be in a different language. Nice reaction.

[@Kookiepookie2025]

Jhope giving the long verse to jcole is another level of respect to his idol and at the same time he is dancing on the street where it all started for him (Street dancer)

[@malaikabuendia3437]

aw ur reactions r so sweet and u being excited that two cultures r being mixed is so sweet!!

[@MontereiMasima]

haha love yall reaction, thank you for being respectful to our jhope...HE IS OUR PRINCE AND COLE IS HIS KING...💜💜

[@wildlotus4339]

If you wanna know JHope more, I would suggest his live performance at Chicago Lollapalooza last year.

[@joaniewwh3502]

j-hope's homage to j. cole, the bts members, the bts army, and his inspirations. 💜 j. cole's verse is so beautiful and j-hope of course is one of my inspirations and source of happiness. i'm so glad you're checking this one out. i really hope you check out more j-hope and eventually bts songs. hip hop is their roots. they have 3 legit emcees. ;) can you indulge a subscriber even before you did anything bts? can you check out black swan by bts and arson by j-hope? thank you so much! 💜 "for us" is basically everyone you love and love you right back, inspiring you to keep moving.

[@endofthestory9412]

Here comes the annoying bts fans on the comments writing paragraphs 🥱

[@shook4kooks4k95]

​@@endofthestory9412 DO You know what's MORE annoying? 😏 seeing that you gotta feel the need to write this exact same copy paste response at EVERY single comment on the damn video. Bro get a life instead of attaching yo whole exsistance onto hating on real people that actually having a conversation bout something ... Go live a life, 🙏good luck

[@joaniewwh3502]

@@endofthestory9412 i was acting on good faith when i shared something important to me. i believe some people care to know. if you don't, then just ignore it next time. :)

[@IThink2Much]

​@@endofthestory9412 Instead of hating on others, why not do something cool with your life? There are so many awesome things you could be doing in this world and you choose to be a low-budget troll? Go. Find something worthwhile to do with your time. Make the world a better place.

[@Humilityandspirituality]

​@@shook4kooks4k95 then don't reply... Dawg he is doing this on purpose

[@rexalexmacedon]

the collaboration is meaningful on many levels, and not only for the two j's. perhaps the best is seeing that these two immensely talented artists, with different skin colors, from different different backgrounds and different cultures, can come together and create beautiful music. if anything, this collaboration is also a profound statement against racism: on the street, every one is the same -- for as individuals, we all "run, move, look, love, and hope" towards our dreams for our selves, our families, our friends, for all of us.

[@mojo3725]

I love y’all’s channel. I have been watching your reactions to politics and social issues. I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD SEE J-HOPE ON HERE. I LOVE YOU GUYS EVEN MORE! Thanks for all the reactions!

[@chrisr6881]

We really needed this positivity nd beautiful energy I love this 💕

[@Jo-AR7]

This is what we ever wanted J-hope's masterpiece, very emotional and in a way intimate 💜 Straight to my Playlist 💜

[@kat6161]

J-hope showed maaaaaad respect to his idol here ! The LIONS share he gave to Cole - this song, in context of his mandatory military enlistment, is made for himself as well as his fans. Really beautiful song ! It’s kinda sad j hope might be gaining some new audience through this collab just as he’s leaving, but there’s plenty of back catalogue for just him solo as well as part of bts’ rap line - I’d recommend Arson, his lolla performance, his SICK freestyle dancing vlives, and UGH and Deang for bts all three rappers alongside the dktv explanation vids to understand the word play and nuances in the Korean lyrics !

[@mingukkie4746]

Loved this Collab as J.cole is Jhope's idol and this song is so beautiful 💜

[@emelyroll7]

BTS call themselves people who love music, they don't have an official music genre, one day they give you a song to dance to and the next they tell you how hard life is and how unfair society is, but they will always leave a message through of the music. they make their own music, they write, compose and produce, they also play some instruments, BTS comes from below, nothing fancy as usual in kpop. They had nothing to lose, because when you're down the only thing left is to go up. thanks for watching our to J-hope (with the great J.cole) without prejudice, we really appreciate it 💜

[@jcasa3646]

I agree, this IS beautiful. JHope wrote this after he dropped his solo album last year (Jack In The Box) and made his own history separate from BTS (the all-time most awarded Kpop group by far, but also THE most successful, phenomenally talented group on the globe in general today) as the 1st South Korean artist to ever headline for Lollapalooza (Chicago) last year, where he and JCole (his long-time muse) met in person. JHope started this thing, "Hope on the Street" years ago - before BTS earned their global fame of today - where he'd video himself freestyle dancing (sometimes with other BTS members) for fans. This collab w/ JCole is like a continuation of JHope's earlier years dancing to JCole's music... but damn, talk about a dream come true for JHope (a guy who also created his own "Hope World")! This is, imo, prob why JCole has the floor in JHope's video for as long as he does, full respect. But Cole's lyrics also seems to reflect JHope's own career / experiences working his way up over the years as an artist and solid BTS member with the biggest fan following in the world. The lyrics also connect in a way that they are relatable in different ways to different people (that's a common thread in much of the writing styles for BTS's music). And, yes, they do much of their music multilingually. A lot of people don't know that BTS started out hip hop, working their way grinding up from the bottom for 10+ years, grew a near-broke label (Big Hit) into the biggest in S. Korea and growing worldwide (HYBE)... all the way to the top of the top. They are these humble, respectful and respectable, phenomenally talented gents, always filled with gratitude, earning every bit of their accolades. Their body of work is diverse. JHope is 1 of 3 BTS rappers, alongside RM and SUGA (RM is the Leader and 1st member of BTS, recently collab'ed on his solo album with artists including Erykah Badu and Anderson.Paak; SUGA, aka Agust D, recently sold out most the venues for the US leg of his solo concert tour in about an hour). RM, SUGA and JHope are also the 3 main songwriter/producers of BTS (all 7 members of BTS are songwriter/producers/contributors). RM and SUGA made their way up starting as underground rappers... their rap styles tend toward rapid fire and content rich, lyrically. JHope developed his style of rapping - melodic/layered, like his dancing (he's also BTS's Dance Leader), but can also rap hard - while rooming with RM & SUGA in their earlier years, before BTS debuted in 2013 as a 7-member group that includes 4 vocalists. BTS is known for their energetic choreography while singing/rapping, lyricism and storyline that runs thru their albums (among a lot of other projects and music genres they have their hands in...endless, really). All 7 members do successful solo projects, each with their own style, but the group is the bros' core, and they know how to come together seamlessly.

[@kuku0113]

"us" is referred to the BTS army , jhope is referring to the fans , BTS always refers to armys in their songs... the child in the beginning also represent armys and u can say hobi says goodbye to the kid that's a reference to him leaving for the mandatory military service in Korea which is for all male bodies in Korea for 1.5-2 years and jhope will start his soon... so this song is also very meaningful to us armys as well.. it's a see you later kinda song... and jhope did it with his muse JCOLE whom he looked upto since before becoming an artist

[@cityofmon]

You guys were REFFERING to double entendres or triple entendres. But yes there was a bunch that flew a couple over your head. The "let her grow." was a bar because he was comparing his rap career to a daughter and the feeling a father would have letting her go in hand of another person. "Letting rap grow" on it's own. He might retire with this album "The Fall Off" he hinted it but his hunger for his passion won't let him. Jhope also shared these feeling in his album "Jack In the Box" about being artists who want to avoid burn out but still have love for what they do, cause it's all they know.

[@angel82158]

Thank you for listening and reacting to j-hope, we love him very much and we’re so proud of him that he can finally collab with one of his biggest idol. Sincerely from army thank you for respecting our love and hope j-hope 💜

[@Launibu]

They sound great together

[@kahkahboy]

Check the Rap line... BTS Cyphers 1, 2, 3, & 4 RM - Joke, Do You, Persona, Seoul, Trivia: Love, Closer Suga (Agust D) - Daechwita, Seesaw (live performance), Moonlight J Hope - Day Dream, Airplane, Chicken Noodle Soup, Outro: Ego, More BTS songs that have an r&b vibe... Jimin - Serendipity, Filter (live performance) V - Singularity BTS - Black Swan, Home (Jimmy Fallon performance), Make It Right feat Lauv

[@user-jb3pg5jk9x]

Yes

[@allie-queen7083]

i would also recommend rapline 'outro: tear', 'UGH' and 'ddaeng' and j-hope 'rush hour' and 'arson' and RM 'wild flower' and 'AGUST D' by agust d and 'girl of my dreams' (SUGA)

[@Mrs.L.44]

@@user-jb3pg5jk9x yes,yes,yes!

[@olesyatm6363]

Suga First love 💔

[@michbfree]

JHope wrote this song& his lyrics as a gift and did it with Jcole (wrote his part of course) as a message to ARMY until he returns from military service. Jcole did awesome with his part. Jhope was originally a hip hop dancer. He is amazing. I love the freestyle to JCole's lyrics. I think it's a great interpretation. Jhope met Jcole at Lollapalooza. Jcole inspired Jhope from an early age. There is a making of video out here. Check it out. I hope you watched the end. It was JCole's idea.

[@Emm-os1qo]

If you want more rap from K Pop, I strongly suggest checking out : RM - Joke (with english subs) AgustD - Daechwita, AgustD - AgustD, Suga - Shadow J Hope - More, J-Hope - Arson, J-Hope - More BTS - Cypher 1, 2, 3, and 4, BTS - Tear

[@jojokookie7_]

The art of music spans all languages, ethnicities and genres. If you don't understand what that person is singing just go look up the lyrics and what they are talking about, it's just that simple. And when you look for it and listen to the music genuinely and you don't understand the lyrics, you realize that there is the grace of the art of music; it picks you up and that's what's extraordinary about music. and BTS(my idols) they have always emphasized that their music is meant to impact people's lives and music brings people together. And they are really good at what they do and transmit an inexplicable energy.If you're - someday - reacting to some of their music do it for something genuine and you'll see what I mean...you'll feel their impact . I hope you guys react to more BTS songs (this was a J-Hope solo), I hope you guys react to more solo songs from them and the group. Have a great reaction! Peace!💜

[@loopstationyt]

This is unexpected but thank you for this reaction. All men in South Korea have to enlist before they turn 30 for 2 years due to the situation in North Korea. This is j-hope’s farewell song to ARMYs (fans) before he enlists 💜

[@heathcliffhermes]

..i sense J Hope's passion in doing this video...J Cole seems to be a legend in hip hop nowadays..both of them form a wonderful collaboration...this video is celestial, artistically speaking. J hope's dancing is also extraordinary..it reminds me of the film Dancing in the Rain with Gene Kelly. The meeting between the 2 worlds is amazingly enriching.

[@biancagonzalez6896]

J hooooooooooope damn loved this song I was so excited when 2 of my favorite artists collaborated

[@deniseyeaisaidit]

You didn’t watch the last part 🥺 In my opinion the very end is a symbol of K-pop colliding with hip-hop which I think is going to be a game changer. So proud of you J Hope, cold world💜 Edit: Man, I’ve had ppl tell me BTS fans get crazy and that’s why they don’t make comments online and now I know why. Please breathe. I’ve been an army for 9 years., AUGUST D, one of the greatest in The WORLD, but many don’t know-- r&b and hip hop is what BTS was built on. They’ve collabed, I get it- RM & Wale is a great example but it didn’t leave A mark ON THE HIP HOP community. But who and what J Cole is in Hip hop is a different beast, hence the reason why he is such an influence for Jhope and many others. In less than two days hip hop fans who thought BTS were corny are now second guessing everything BTS stood for to them. ARMYS are downloading J Cole for the first time ever. They now care to dig deep and check out their roots and learn/ educate and give both artists a chance, and we can thank this song in helping pave the way for ppl to see how amazing they BOTH are. Let’s not kill this momentous collab with minutiae.

[@Random-qi3vv]

i mean BTS have their roots in hip hop tho

[@anastasia.00]

???? No the meaning is Jhope going from being just a fan of jcole and street dancer to a global star and meeting his idol at the top, the roof top, after he made it in this industry. Nothing to do with kpop. And it won't be a game changer cause BTS were always inspired by hiphop if you know their story and origin.

[@WE__BTS]

Not kpop and hip hop. JHope and Jcole. Stop making it racial

[@lealarsen2017]

yes but that do not reply to all kpop just saying. most of them just learned to rap but they have no idea what hip hip is. and to make this song as a tribute to the anniversary of hip hop is huge.

[@justSunny7]

​@@WE__BTS what are you talking about? Kpop and hip hop aren't races, they're music genres. How are they making it racial??

[@CinnAmonGirl137]

Music transcends language barriers. I honestly think you will enjoy more of BTS and the members solo projects. RM, J-Hope, Suga and Jimin have released their solos albums. Jin released a solo track with Coldplay before leaving for his mandatory military service. Jungkook just dropped his first solo called Seven ft. Latto [ kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4aclGNmapiId7c ] and hopefully soon his album. The members of BTS have worked with artists such as Wale, Steve Aoki, Benny Blanco, Snoop Dog, Juice WRLD, Lauv, Coldplay, Halsey, Becky G, Erykah Badu, MAX, also remixes with Desiigner, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, etc.

[@Vasilyfaeyre]

Please be sure to tune in to jhope's new EP Hope On The Street, coming this Friday March 29! I look forward to hearing y’all’s thoughts!! 🤩

[@mane6962]

OMG I watch you for long time and this is just gold..I love BTS , J hope and J.Cole

[@glory_72_]

Me encanto su reacción, gracias por darle tanto amor a nuestro Hobbi!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜💜

[@jodyunapologeticallymewest9964]

Bro.... Everybody loves K-Pop...or should I say BTS! Lol I'm a vintage 40 year ARMY who's half black and half Hispanic from Texas. No matter your race, gender, or age BTS especially, has a song that speaks to you!! When I went to their concert at sofi stadium I meet a vintage 97year ARMY there to have a good time like me!! Lol if anything any preconceived notions about BTS in general throw them out the window because they are in a field of their own!!! Lol thanks for showing our guys love!! 🫰🏼💜

[@sugasmeow]

Jhope’s first album was called hope world. J Cole has been a huge inspiration. BTS did a remix of Born Sinner called Born Singer. It’s fire.

[@chiinori]

Please be sure to tune in to jhope's new EP Hope On The Street, coming this Friday March 29!

[@user-hs5mj2kf8p]

Thank y'all for the reaction it was lit 🔥J-Hope is indeed a member and a rapper of BTS and their main dancer as well, he always viewed J-Cole as a big inspiration and in this song "us" represents the army (which is BTS's fandom) Please react to XG's Galz xypher next! They're a rising japanese girl group and they also used J-Cole reference in the cypher especially in the instrumental they spit bars for real!!!

[@sandramercedescarrillodefo2569]

Simplemente está cantando J Hope la canción de despedida para nosotros los fans que nos llaman ARMY, nos dice con amor que nos ama y todo lo hace por nosotros, ese es el mensaje de us❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@essdeeeyepark5001]

I like how you guys are discussing the lyrics, a song that makes you think! Appreciate 😊

[@cutiesexylovely6009]

they met in person at Lollapalooza, I suggest reacting to a portion of J-Hopes set, Hangsang, Arson, and Daydream were some of my favorites!

[@kmirandac3947]

LISTEN TO HIP HOP LOVER AND BORN SINGER BY BTS. In hip hop lover (2014), J-hope shouts out J. Cole because they name all their influences. J-Hope literally named himself after him. BORN SINGER is the BTS adaption of BORN SINNER by J.Cole in 2013 when they debuted and J.Cole gave them permission to use it for the first track of their 9th anniversary anthology album on June 13, 2022. English lyric videos are available on youtube since ARMY translates them into every language. Thanks for listening! :)

[@laramaria3267]

Jhope is great rapper you should def check his Live Perfomances from Lollapalooza🔥

[@anna-mariepellett4362]

🦋I loved the dancing And the song and the video it was great. Thank you guys

[@thebackendchild]

I love how y’all are so supportive of different cultures 👏🐐🔥that’s why y’all the best!!!

[@josedavidpadillagarcia1997]

Saludos desde México compadres es una buena canción Muy buena reacción no ablo inglés disculpen megusta toda esa música

[@alicechang1766]

If you like the song please call up your local radio stations and help JHope and JCole get on the air! That's a great way to help them. Let's get this blown up! Cheers 💜

[@phoenixroanhorse4129]

The scene from Jcoles 1st ever video, UGH, the respect he has for Jermaine Cole ❤ "lemme take you "higher" is my favorite" ❤

[@sfidelisg]

When one views music as universal, one is open to all kinds of languages, and appreciate the music (lyrics and sound together). Lots of dedicated fans of BTS translate the lyrics in English. Thank you for reacting to this song. Proud ARMY here.

[@MariBali23]

You did not let the video finish. It's so sad you did not get to the end of the video but thank you for checking out "on the street" by J-HOPE of BTS. He is 1 of the 7 talented artists of the supergroup BTS. J. COLE is his "idol". Fun fact, J-HOPE filmed the video on the streets where J. COLE filmed his MV in 2007...BTS has 3 rappers - RM, SUGA, & JHOPE. They are the BEST! JHOPE made this song for us (ARMY - BTS' fans).

[@djdmac2417]

This song is absolute 🔥 🔥 🔥!!!

[@deanalape4783]

You guys are fun to watch and i appreciate your take on these videos

[@DaughterOfFiji]

MORE JHOPE PLEASE !!! I reccomend equal sign (lyric video and his Lollapalooza performance

[@ajiluna]

You haven't watched til the end!!! There's more!!!!! That last scene is the highlight! People! Go back and watch the whole MV! Please! 🥺

[@Pooky1991]

A collab i was not expecting. My mouth dropped to the floor. They ticking off all the boxes of western artist they want to collab with. Not too surprised because they did redo a J-cole song a long time ago I'm just waiting for Pharrel and RM to collab because lord knows in some songs i swear he be referencing him.

[@mariambe1527]

Pharrel is my all time favorite artist and I'm sure RM and Pharrel together will be great 🖤

[@acalkckja]

*So...I'm 68, BTS Army fan, and my heart BURST watching you all* . Guy on right states "but it's all in Korean" and guy on left explained "it's a vibe" and in that one sentence GIL EXPLAINED EVERYTHING!!! I've been to two concerts, watched every video in the world, joined the Official Fan Club, and their music got me through an intense protracted divorce, and I've fallen in love with dozens of reaction video's, and I can tell a true reaction from a reaction pandering to Army...I just subscribed to CartierFamily. Please watch the live BTS song "I'm a Born Singer", it chronicles how hellish their lives were going through the Korean "Idol" process, it was brutal, they were mocked by "real" hip hop artists...and BTS just worked HARDER and they deserve all the respect they currently get from all over the world. "Born Singer" takes J Coles "Born Sinner" and no matter how many times I watch it the same intense joy repeats itself. I became a fan of J Cole because of the respect BTS, specifically J Hope, have for J Cole. I'm 68, white, a grandma...sharing that to explain that when someone "get's the vibe", then music changes you. Please, if you haven't already, watch "Born Singer" Live...hope to see a reaction video over it. 💜

[@sadiqabubakar9778]

I love y'all man and this only the second video I watched

[@annajung1503]

There are 3 rappers in BTS namely Jhope, RM and Suga.. and they are all equally good

[@itsbonniefay2417]

Yes and quite different stylistically which makes them all unique!

[@annajung1503]

@@itsbonniefay2417 yessss🔥

[@Humilityandspirituality]

​@@annajung1503 nope Rm>>suga>jhope 😂

[@Babygirl4270]

You didn’t let the video finish. Watch to the end. If you want Kpop rap watch BTS three rappers: RM, August D, J-Hope.

[@anacarolinacandido2220]

essa música é maravilhosa e carrega tantos sentimentos e significados

[@cosmoshan2227]

Hobi always makes me surprise and happy He made this song His song and voice colors So beautiful and attractive I love Hobi's dance The best artist The best dancer in bts

[@m.johnson9358]

8:16 The video isn’t over. Note well for future, any BTS (related video), let it roll to the next suggested.

[@YoongisAurora]

Y’all trynna gaslight y’all boy on the walking your daughter down the aisle bar when he’s RIGHT ! 😂 Bc it has a double meaning. Cole talking about how a father has to let his daughter go for her to grow which goes back to him talking about his career and rapping and maybe needing to let it go. But then he goes straight into saying even though he will do that he’s still honing his craft. Also this was just a GREAT goodbye present for J-hope fans bc he’s leaving for 2 years to join the South Korean Military soon. BUT ALSO react to J-hope ARSON!

[@RGale60]

Great reaction!💜

[@sharonb.6146]

I just started watching y’all’s videos recently and now you’re watching J Hope!!

[@Tina-iw8bs]

“can we get more kpop with the rappers” !!!! we would if they got more support and took bts seriously 😭 there is no other rapper in the world of kpop other than bts who has the capacity to hold their own against western rappers n it’s bc they’ve gone back to the roots of hiphop. they’re complete hiphop heads unlike other groups in kpop. check out their other stuff especially from rap line i promise you won’t be disappointed :)

[@blupand4]

Thanks for the reaction! Since other army already did explanation of the song etc I’m going to suggest the next jhope song, Hansang I think you’ll like it Also, you should check out another BTS member, leader, RM, he just put out an album indigo, and one of the song he collab with erykah badu. Or you could check out RM at the tiny desk concert for live performance

[@thebackendchild]

Glad y’all dropped this right when I was about to ask y’all last night 🔥

[@jennysand-kj6oe]

im from Fayetteville so I was SO excited to see a j-hope j.cole collab happening. I absolutely love j.cole! and they complemented each other so well in this song. surprisingly so! so for some backstory, j-hope is about to leave to serve his mandatory military service so this song is the last one he's going to put for for a couple years. he wanted to give his fans one last message in his lyrics and he also wanted to use this song to revisit his roots. j.cole is someone that he looked up to the most, he’s mentioned him in past songs and how much he influenced him. before BTS, j-hope was a street dancer and he used to listen to j.cole and freestyle to his music when he was young. he wanted to show his respect to him in this song and that's why you see j.coles verse and j-hope is freestyling to him just like in the past. For On the Street, there are going to be two versions, this j.cole version and there is a j-hope version which hasn't dropped yet so we’re expecting to hear him insert more verses where j.coles were. if you wanted to check out j-hope, his newest album "Jack in the Box is an old school hiphop influenced album. you'll get to hear more of his rapping and his story. but if not, no worries, I really enjoyed your reaction to this anyways!

[@youfoundme7404]

Bruh you'all missed the end

[@JackieL0315]

I hate it when they cut off the video before it's done

[@robwebnoid5763]

yup

[@RaihannaJallow]

@@JackieL0315 It's not that much of a big deal... they just don't know.

[@meganhanyu]

check out j-hopes lollapalooza performance 🔥

[@anna-mariepellett4362]

🦋I love the way he dances it reminds me of the 80s is a combination of reggae and punk rock dancing together.

[@carlyn_humphrey4026]

I really like you guys' reaction to this, and for some reason the guy with the brown top caught my attention, he's got a nice vibe.

[@dearbangtann7]

Hey Please react to J-Hope’s new album “Hope on the Street”. He collaborated with J. Cole and this album has another version of “On the street”.❤

[@AgainDaddy]

Mans was rhymin in tho in Korean

[@crystalsnow1138]

Isn't that how music usually works?

[@AgainDaddy]

@@crystalsnow1138 its just kinda weird when u see it rhyme in other languages but not rhyme in the translation

[@bambolina2351]

As an army he made this song for us.. He's saying I did it all for you.. It's for us. He gave us his everything. He even mentioned hope in the first few bars.. Its code

[@wesbroome2411]

you guys are dominating my algorithm lately because i listen to mostly eminem, korean rap and i watch seinfeld which is something youve reacted to recently. theres some dope korean hiphop out there.