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Born on February 18, 1994, J-Hope is from Gwangju, South Korea. J-Hope is a rapper, dancer and record producer. The age as of 2026 is 32. Schooling on record includes Global Cyber University.
My Take
J-Hope is often boxed in as BTS's cheerful one, but I think that sells him short. What fascinates me is the discipline hiding behind the smile. He came up as a dancer first, and that foundation gives his rapping a rhythmic precision few of his peers have. His solo mixtape Hope World revealed a genuine music nerd who cares about texture and craft, not just charisma. The people who beam the brightest on camera are usually the ones grinding hardest off it, and that contrast is exactly why I find him compelling. A versatile artist who still works like an underdog.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- J-Hope
- Name (Japanese)
- J-HOPE
- Born
- February 18, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
- Origin
- Gwangju, South Korea
- Occupation
- rapper / dancer / record producer / songwriter / singer
2. Background
- University
- Global Cyber University
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://ibighit.com/bts/eng/discography/j-hope/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/uarmyhope/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J-Hope
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/J-HOPE
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16236223
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was J-Hope born?
Born February 18, 1994 (age 32).
Where is J-Hope from?
J-Hope is from Gwangju, South Korea.
What does J-Hope do?
J-Hope works as rapper, dancer, record producer, songwriter, singer.
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