In a recent video titled 'Why Do You Shake My Heart (BTS J-Hope, SWIM)' on choreographer Kani's YouTube channel 'gwang serise-Kani's Search,' J-Hope appeared as a guest following the release of his fifth studio album 'ARIRANG.' Dressed in a vibrant cardigan, J-Hope expressed his excitement about reuniting with fans, saying, "The thought of fans being happy makes my heart swell."
Reflecting on his military service, J-Hope shared, "While I had a 'break' away from the members, I realized how essential they are to me," showcasing the strong team bond.
J-Hope described the title track 'SWIM' from his new album as "a song that can be enjoyed as simply and comfortably as Pyongyang cold noodles," using a unique metaphor.
He explained that the song embodies resilience in the face of life's challenges and emphasized choreography that highlights the music itself rather than flashy techniques.
When Kani expressed surprise at the difference from past performances like 'Dynamite,' J-Hope added, "The album includes both simple songs and those full of BTS's signature energy," hinting at the album's high quality with its 14 tracks.
J-Hope also shared his ultimate goal as an artist, stating, "The bigger the dream, the better," and mentioned the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show as a dream stage, drawing attention.
With over 100 million viewers annually, the Super Bowl stage is reserved for top pop stars. J-Hope expressed his excitement, imagining what it would feel like to perform on such a grand stage. Kani humorously sent a love call to Super Bowl organizers, adding laughter to the moment.
A detailed plan for a global tour was also revealed. J-Hope announced a large-scale world tour starting in Seoul this April, visiting approximately 34 cities worldwide.
The tour will kick off at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium from April 9 to 12. J-Hope expressed, "Performing at iconic venues like Wembley Stadium is an honor, but experiencing each country's unique culture and food with the members will also be a great joy."
Previously, BTS proved their enduring popularity with a comeback live performance at Gwanghwamun Square, attracting 18.4 million Netflix viewers. Starting on the 26th, they will appear on NBC's 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' ramping up their North American promotions.
Towards the end of the video, J-Hope joined Kani and announcer Jung Young-han in a game of 'Charades,' showcasing his humorous side and shedding his world star image.
J-Hope's enthusiastic portrayal of proverbs, lying on the floor to mimic crabs and lobsters, prompted the production team to caption, "Even BTS works this hard," eliciting a cheerful response from viewers.
Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, Ten Asia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr