On March 14, 2025, during a concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, United States, BTS member j-hope created an emotional moment for fans by distributing lollipops and candies to the ARMY. This act of kindness resonated deeply within the fandom, especially as it coincided with White Day—a special occasion in South Korea where men traditionally give sweets to their loved ones.
Following the concert, social media was abuzz with excitement and appreciation for j-hope’s thoughtful gesture, leading to widespread viral sharing among fans. One user put it succinctly:
“YOU ARE TELLING ME HOBI GIFTED TO ARMY LOLLIPOPS BECAUSE TODAY IS ‘WHITE DAY’ IN KOREA WHEN MEN GIVE TO THEIR PARTNERS CANDIES FOR EXPRESS THEIR LOVE?!?@ OMG HE IS SO ROMANTIC AND PRECIOUS.”
This outpouring of love also brought on some playful jealousy, as many fans expressed longing for their own gifts from the beloved artist. One comment read:
“bro hobi literally has the biggest heart ever. full of love, not a single drop or ounce of hatred. he always plans things so accordingly and thoroughly, and puts so much effort + thought into his ideas and plans. he’s beautiful. i love him so bad man,”- a fan reacted.
Fan reactions continued to pour in, with some expressing their longing for a lollipop from j-hope:
“Yes!! When I realized that they were lollipops I was so jealous. I was yelling ‘I want to receive a lollipop from Hobi too,”- a fan shared.
“He loves us so muchh…we are the luckiest fandom ever. The love between BTS and ARMY is so precious,”- a fan mentioned.
“First it’s giving fans lollipop and holding hands with that tight grip… Next thing you know he’s falling in love then they end up getting married…god I see what you doing for others,”- a fan commented.
Several fans commented on the heartwarming nature of j-hope’s unexpected gift:
“How thoughtful of Hobi to share candy with Army on White Day on Day2 Brooklyn,”- a user reacted.
“Omg he’s really so precious & loves us so much,”- a user shared.
“Only Armys get princess treatment from their artists, because it is mutual,”- a user commented.
“I feel so loved with my Tannies,”- a user mentioned.
BTS’ j-hope Announces Exciting New Single “Mona Lisa”
In addition to his generous act, j-hope is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated track, “Mona Lisa.”BigHit Music revealed through Weverse on March 15, 2025, that this digital single is set to drop on March 21, 2025.
This new song, blending hip-hop and R&B styles, is intended to celebrate individuality by drawing parallels to the famed artwork, Mona Lisa. The agency highlighted:
“Through this song, j-hope conveys that true allure lies not in one’s external beauty but in the unique qualities that make the person special.”
BigHit further emphasized the song as a heartfelt token of appreciation from j-hope to his devoted fans, urging them to support his upcoming release:
“This digital single is a heartfelt surprise gift from j-hope to his fans in appreciation of their unwavering love and support. As this release is j-hope’s way of expressing his gratitude, we kindly ask for your enthusiastic support and interest in his future endeavors.”
Additionally, j-hope shared insights behind his artistic direction for “Mona Lisa”during a Weverse Live session, stating:
“Since I joined the army, I wanted to showcase a more mature side of me. I wanted to approach things differently and express what I feel in a more fun and sexy manner.”
“It was challenging to articulate this, but I felt that a hip, sexy concept would suit the performance. That’s how the ‘Mona Lisa’ performance came to be, and I couldn’t wait any longer to share this song.”
BTS’ j-hope continues to captivate and engage his fanbase, and followers eagerly anticipate the arrival of “Mona Lisa.”