WELCOME TO OURweekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.This week, J-Hope teams up with J. Cole, Boygenius release another great song from their upcoming album, Kali Uchis unfurls a sweet slow jam, and De La Soul finally hit …
Read More »BTS' J-Hope to Begin Mandatory Military Service, Announces New Single
On the same day that BTS’ J-Hope announced he would begin the process of serving his mandatory military service in South Korea, the singer also let fans the BTS Army know that a new single is coming within the next week. On Sunday, HYBE revealed that “On the Street” would …
Read More »J-Hope Boosts Style Icon Status With New Louis Vuitton Partnership
BTS’ J-Hope has secured a new gig: “House Ambassador” for French fashion giants Louis Vuitton. It’s a sensible fit, considering BTS, as a whole, were previously named Louis Vuitton’s brand ambassadors back in April 2021. LV didn’t share specific details about what J-Hope will be doing in his new role, …
Read More »'J-Hope in the Box' Is Now Streaming: How to Watch the BTS Star's Disney+ Documentary Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Nearly seven months since the release of Jack in the Box, BTS fans will finally get to go behind-the-scenes of J-Hope‘s debut solo album in a new documentary, …
Read More »BTS Star J-Hope's Documentary 'J-Hope in the Box' Release Date Confirmed
The new documentary of BTSstar J-Hope was revealed Thursday. J-Hope in the Box — a behind-the-scenes look that follows the singer throughout the making of his first solo albumJack in the Box — is set to release on Feb. 17. The project, produced by Hybe, is expected to show the …
Read More »BTS' Jin Shares New Photo in Military Uniform as He Completes Basic Training: 'I'm Having Fun'
BTS member Jin, the first in the group to enlist for mandatory military service following their hiatus, has already been in basic training for five weeks, but ARMY is still on his mind. In a WeVerse post, the singer shared new images of himself in uniform to update their fervent …
Read More »Inside Our Picks for the Best Albums of 2022
From superstar pop, hip-hop, and Afropop, to indie-rock, K-pop, reggaeton, R&B, and reggae, Rolling Stone‘s list of the Top 100 albums of 2022 may well be our most musically diverse year-end round-up ever. In the new episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, we zero in on that list’s …
Read More »BTS' J-Hope Joins Crush for His First Single Since Military Service, 'Rush Hour'
Who better than J-Hope to welcome Crush back from the military? On Thursday, the Korean star released his Nineties vibe-filled single “Rush Hour” alongside the BTS superstar. “So let me hear y’all scream hibihibi hop, just like that/Again clap clap clap and then hit that,” Crush sings in both Korean …
Read More »Watch J-Hope's Historic Lollapalooza Headlining Set in Full
J-Hope performed on the final night of Lollapalooza in Chicago over the weekend, becoming the first South Korean artist to headline a main stage at a major American music festival. The complete hour-plus set is now available to watch online thanks to BTS’ official YouTube page. Fans can immerse themselves …
Read More »J-Hope Talks 'Meaningful Moment' Making Lolla Headlining Debut
It’s the day before J-Hope’s headlining appearance at Lollapalooza, and if he was nervous, it didn’t show. Relaxed in a casual Balenciaga ‘fit, he flashed smiles as he reflected on this historical moment. On Sunday, he became the first South Korean artist to headline a major U.S. music festival while …
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