Made me a j-hope fan!
I was never part of BTS or in the ARMY, but I have liked the solo projects some of the members have embarked on. I thought I would check out j-hope (the BTS black sheep) and I'm glad I did!
First, learned a lot about the chaotic industry and how so many people treat performers like commodities, instead of humans. I think that's why so many Kpop performers go solo, or start their own production companies after their debut, because they want to be the change in the industry.
Second, I found a new appreciation of the depth j-hope and his cohorts go into regarding details within their performances, as well as other aesthetics. Some of it I think was a bit over-the-top, and I've recently learned that j-hope has toned down his obsession over details that are not necessary, but it still is worrisome that there are artists that may jeopardize their wellbeing with this.
Finally, I am now a huge j-hope fan, especially his recent, more mature, material. His collabs with other artists are a testament of his talent and the work he's put into his own art. While he's still technically part of BTS, I am seeing how he's continuing to distance himself from that genre.
Let's face it, BTS are no longer as young as they used to be. And it's becoming evident they each are interested in different paths.
When j-hope stated in an interview that he yearns for the day when he can eat and do whatever he wants, I feel he's not the only one in BTS who feels the same way.
First, learned a lot about the chaotic industry and how so many people treat performers like commodities, instead of humans. I think that's why so many Kpop performers go solo, or start their own production companies after their debut, because they want to be the change in the industry.
Second, I found a new appreciation of the depth j-hope and his cohorts go into regarding details within their performances, as well as other aesthetics. Some of it I think was a bit over-the-top, and I've recently learned that j-hope has toned down his obsession over details that are not necessary, but it still is worrisome that there are artists that may jeopardize their wellbeing with this.
Finally, I am now a huge j-hope fan, especially his recent, more mature, material. His collabs with other artists are a testament of his talent and the work he's put into his own art. While he's still technically part of BTS, I am seeing how he's continuing to distance himself from that genre.
Let's face it, BTS are no longer as young as they used to be. And it's becoming evident they each are interested in different paths.
When j-hope stated in an interview that he yearns for the day when he can eat and do whatever he wants, I feel he's not the only one in BTS who feels the same way.
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