BTS J Hope joins forces with Cardi B cousin for new single

Published: May 29 2025

J Hope and the American rapper GloRilla are poised to create a sensation this summer with their upcoming single, sending waves of anticipation through the music scene. On May 28th, the BTS star unveiled a surprise concept film titled "Charm of HOPE," which ignited a frenzy among his avid fans.

The mesmerizing one-and-a-half-minute video kicks off by referencing the K-pop phenomenon's recent hits, "Sweet Dreams" featuring Miguel and "MONA LISA," before teasing fans with a snippet of a brand-new song titled "Killin' It Girl." Adding fuel to the fans' growing excitement, J Hope, whose real name is Jung Ho-seok, unveiled more details about his collaboration with Cardi B's cousin.

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Hobi, as he is affectionately known, sent fans into a tizzy by announcing that "Killin' It Girl" would be released on June 13th. Prior to the release, he premiered the concept photo and official teaser of the song, which featured sleek black-and-white visuals that left fans breathless. "J Hope is so back!" raved one K-pop enthusiast in the YouTube comments. Another wrote, "I never thought he was always hot... but this clip? Ohhh, he’s so hot [crying emoji]," referring to J-Hope's striking visuals from the teaser.

Numerous other fans expressed their excitement through a myriad of emojis, including star eyes, bright smiles, and wow expressions. Notably, J-Hope has been keeping himself busy since completing his military service on October 17, 2024. He released the EP "HOPE ON THE STREET Vol. 1" and a documentary series, collaborated with J. Cole on the track "On the Street," and announced his first solo world tour, "Hope on the Stage."

Now, with new music on the horizon, it's undeniable that J Hope is embracing a bolder persona than ever before, ready to captivate audiences with his unique talent and charm.

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