J-Hope with his pet dog Mickey, Pics/Instagram
BTS are not just a Korean musical sensation, they are a cultural reset to our generation. They stand for kindness, compassion and empathy through both their lyricism and their real-life actions. BTS are known to be massive animal lovers and have made several anonymous charitable donations of sizeable amounts in the past.
A recent viral blog post from South Korea has highlighted BTS' J-Hope's silent contributions to a dog shelter. The post revealed that in 2022, after seeing the shelter's plea for assistance, J-Hope's mother reached out on his behalf. Before his intervention, the shelter had deteriorated, with exposed roofs and a damaged ground. Thanks to J-Hope's continuous donations, it was entirely revamped with sturdier and more durable materials, providing a comfortable environment for the dogs and better facilities for the caretaker. While fulfilling his military service, J-Hope has remained supportive, even sending dog food to the shelter. When the owner sought permission from J-Hope's mother to publicly acknowledge his generosity, she consented. Many fans were moved to discover that J-Hope had been aiding the shelter anonymously for a year.
J-Hope himself also has a pet dog named Mickey and it was a heartening and proud moment for BTS's massive global fan base ARMY to learn about their idol's anonymous generosity.
Despite enlisting in the military in April 2023, J-Hope has continued to release new content for ARMY in his absence. Apart from regular Weverse updates and cute photos from the military, J-Hope also released the physical version of his hit debut solo album, 'Jack in the Box' - with the physical edition being titled 'HOPE edition. It included three live tracks, which were recorded during J-Hope's enthralling performances at Lollapalooza, as well as two instrumental tracks which showcased the sheer range of musicality of the album. As of August 27th, J-Hope's "Jack in the Box" secured the sixth spot on Billboard's 'Board 200'.
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The album climbed the charts following the release of the Hope Version on September 18th, achieving approximately 50,000 sales. Initially launched on July 15th, 2022, 'Jack in the Box' was praised for its innovative approach, including its availability on Weverse, a platform where fans can access the album on both Korean and international music platforms. The album's total sales have now exceeded 1 million copies, encompassing physical, Weverse, and vinyl editions.
