Video interview with J-hope backstage at Lollapalooza

J-hope spoke to NME backstage at Lollapalooza 2022 and informed us the way it feels to be the primary South Korean artist to headline a significant US competition, what it’s prefer to have followers supporting his first solo album, and what’s subsequent for BTS. Watch our interview with J-hope beneath.

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A day earlier than his historic headline set, the BTS rapper informed us enjoying the competition was a “tremendous tremendous which means second” however that he additionally thought doing it as a solo artist was particular.

“Me being the primary South Korean headliner of a significant US competition, but additionally J-hope’s musical journey,” he informed NME. “I additionally assume [that’s] a significant second, and it’s very clear that it’s a significant second. That’s the reason I ready actually exhausting for this set. I’m positive you may look ahead to the efficiency as properly, as a result of I’ve ready numerous issues so the viewers wouldn’t really feel bored in any respect.”

The worldwide star additionally talked about his chart-topping album, ‘Jack In The Field‘, and what it was prefer to get such a constructive response to his first solo venture.

“I used to be a bit fearful at first, as a result of ‘Jack In The Field’ album comprises my story and what I actually wished to do,” he stated. “There have been so many individuals that really listened and reacted to my music and my real tales, so I’m grateful for that.

“I noticed there are such a lot of individuals who would hearken to and revel in my album that conveys my very own story, I’m very grateful and really feel motivated. So, for many who supported my music, I need to attempt many various issues with my music, and present all of them going ahead.”

J-hope additionally talked to NME about not solely his future plans, however future plans for his band BTS.

“I discovered so much as a solo artists,” he stated. “I feel I’ll proceed to develop by means of this album. I’d like to indicate even higher music by means of my solo tasks. This expertise has given me a constructive affect total.”

He added: “Not solely that, BTS will maintain an enormous live performance in Busan in October and we’re preparing for that, so please look ahead to that live performance as properly.”

J-hope headlined the ultimate night time of Lollapaloza on Sunday July 31, marking the primary time in historical past that a South Korean artist headlined a significant US competition.

The 28-year-old’s set on the Bud Gentle Seltzer stage adopted the discharge of his debut solo album, ‘Jack In The Field’. Boasting the singles ‘MORE’ and ‘Arson’, a five-star evaluate noticed the trouble lauded by NME‘s Rhian Daly as “thought-provoking and stuffed with recent new flavour”.