On December 23, South Korean social media app Weverse released a teaser for an upcoming interview with BTS's j-hope, which will be featured in Weverse magazine. The 20-second black-and-white teaser features several close-ups of the BTS member wearing multiple snake rings on her fingers.
BTS's j-hope teaser soon went viral as fans speculated on the idol's announcement of future projects in an upcoming interview.
As a result, fans have flooded the internet with anticipation and enthusiasm for his eagerly awaited comeback after completing his military training in October this year.
One user on X commented:
“Is this the most disgusting thing I've ever seen?”
Many other fans have speculated on the internet. While some said in the interview that BTS was about to reveal j-hope's new album, others were expecting a world tour.
“Omggggggggggg theory: There will be indirect spoilers in this interview and you won't know until later,” one fan speculated.
“Okay, I'll connect some dots, Seokji's wv maga was hot and he was happy and we got an album about him being happy and extremely hot…that means the new hobi album will be…snake related…that means …oh,” another fan commented.
“December 24 midnight album announcement????,” said one fan.
“My baby my love my superstar BAAACK!!!!!THE WORLD TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT IS COMING I KNOW,” the fan wrote.
Seeing several snake rings on his fingers in the latest Weverse teaser, some have suggested that BTS's j-hope's new album may be related to snakes.
“Hobby's new album is going to be snake-related, right? Cobra? King Cobra? Snakes in the grass? Serpentine? ONE THING. He even has snake rings…” another fan commented.
“YOU KNOW WHAT'S COMING. NEW ALBUM AND WORLD TOUR. AMRIGHT CLOWN NATION,” the fan wrote.
“The first time I lost my breath was when he announced the tour, thank God (yet)” another fan said.
BTS's j-hope's new album has been rumored for November 2024
On November 15, 2024, the Korean media outlet Naver of BTS j-I hope so It will release an album before the band's comeback in 2025. Rumors flared up after a news outlet published a report on HYBE Labels' stock prices.
According to the report, the entertainment company's stock prices were expected to rise with the imminent release of the BTS member. Kim Seokjinsolo debut album, HAPPINESSand j-hope's second record before the group's comeback in the second half of 2025.
Earlier on October 17, BTS's j-hope officially completed his 18-month military service, enlisting in April 2023.
Shortly after his departure servicehe appeared as the starting pitcher for the 2024 Korea Series Game on October 23, 2024. It was his first public appearance since his discharge from military service.
In related news, j-hope will appear as a guest on the next episode of BTS's Jin's RUN GENIEIt will be broadcast on December 24, 2024 via BANGTAN TV's YouTube channel.
Edited by Prem Deshpande