On April 3, BTS’s J-Hope took to social media to share a snapshot from his visit to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where he attended an NBA game between the LA Lakers and the Golden State Warriors.
In the photo, J-Hope proudly wore a jersey with his name and the number 94, reflecting his birth year (1994). He appeared completely immersed in the basketball game, capturing the attention of fans and viewers alike.
J-Hope also made appearances on the NBA’s official social media and the LA Lakers‘ accounts, further
showcasing his global star presence. His appearances highlighted his international fame and unique class as a world-renowned celebrity.
In other news, J-Hope made waves on the latest Billboard chart (April 5), as his digital single ‘MONA LISA’ debuted at No. 65 on the prestigious Hot 100 chart. This marks his 7th entry into the Hot 100 as a solo artist, tying the record for the most entries by a K-pop soloist, a record previously held by BTS’s Jungkook.
J-Hope has consistently performed well on the charts, starting with ‘Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)’ (No. 81) in 2019, followed by his debut solo album Jack In The Box’s double title tracks ‘MORE’ (No. 82) and ‘Arson’ (No. 96) in 2022, and his 2023 single ‘on the street (with J. Cole)’ (No. 60).
In 2023 alone, J-Hope achieved an impressive feat with three consecutive songs entering the Hot 100: ‘LV Bag (feat. j-hope & Pharrell Williams)’ (No. 83), ‘Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)’ (No. 66), and ‘MONA LISA.’
J-Hope has also made a mark on global charts. ‘MONA LISA’ reached No. 14 on the Global 200 and No. 9 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, setting new personal bests. Notably, he entered the top 10 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart for the first time, further proving his worldwide popularity.
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