BTS's j-hope Reveals Pre-Debut Job Distributing Flyers

BTS member j-hope recently shared that he worked part-time distributing flyers before his debut.

On the October 21st episode of MBC's variety show 'Omniscient Interfering View,' actor Choi Kang-hee and j-hope made an appearance.

During the show, when asked if he had ever worked part-time, j-hope replied, "I did it because I needed quick cash before debuting." He added, "I handed out flyers at Gangnam Station. It was disappointing when people didn't take them, so I gave out two at a time," which brought laughter to the audience.

The show also revealed a glimpse into j-hope's daily life. After finishing a concert in Bangkok, he returned to his hotel and prepared steak and instant noodles, expressing gratitude with each bite. The next morning, j-hope surprised many by saying, "I'm craving something salty," and drank leftover pho broth.

Choi Kang-hee commented on j-hope's lifestyle, saying, "I heard j-hope is very much a 'J' type." j-hope responded, "I plan my life in 20-year increments. I have plans up to when I'm 50," which amazed everyone. In contrast, Choi Kang-hee humorously remarked, "I don't have plans; I just want to live kindly and go peacefully," causing laughter in the studio.

j-hope was also seen visiting a dance studio for a music video shoot. He practiced with international dancers and shared, "The new song 'Killin' It Girl' is one I felt I had to do. The members heard it in advance and said both the song and performance are great."

After dance practice, j-hope went to a restaurant for a meal. During the meal, he talked about his military service, saying, "I approached it with the mindset of doing it thoroughly. I even became a special warrior. If you run 800km, you get a 5-day leave, so I ran 10km daily. I ran about 500km in total. I started taking care of my body two months before discharge. The members are probably taking great care of themselves now too."

In conclusion, j-hope expressed his future goals, saying, "My aim is to present a well-prepared, impressive album, not just singles. We're also preparing for BTS's full group activities." He encouraged his fellow BTS members, saying, "Let's create something amazing," raising anticipation for their future projects.

Reported by Seyoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr