BTS’s J-Hope has made history as the first Korean male solo artist to appear on the cover of the May issue of Billboard Magazine.

The magazine praised J-Hope for his powerful stage presence and highlighted his role in BTS’s global success. During the cover interview, J-Hope shared, “I hope my music can inspire others, just as I was inspired by artists I admired as a child.”
J-Hope’s recent solo achievements include his world tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ and becoming the first Korean solo act to perform at the BMO Stadium in the US. He also made waves on the Billboard Hot 100 with tracks like “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)” and “MONA LISA.”

Looking ahead, J-Hope will meet fans at his Taipei concerts on May 24 and 25, continuing to share his message of hope and unity through music.