j-hope’s Engaging Performance in San Antonio
On March 27, 2025, BTS member j-hope took center stage at the Frost Bank Centre in San Antonio, Texas, during the second day of his Hope on the Stage world tour. A highlight of the evening was his playful interaction with fans, revealing that he had picked up the Texan greeting, “Howdy Y’all,” from an episode of SpongeBob SquarePants on YouTube.
While reminiscing about his sound check, j-hope shared his amusing experience of learning the phrase:
“funny thing is, i was trying to figure out how to say it, looked it up on youtube & it was spongebob. so i learned the phrase “howdy y’all” from spongebob.”
This revelation sparked excitement and laughter across social media platforms. Fans expressed their delight, noting that this quirky discovery was quintessentially j-hope. One enthusiastic Twitter user remarked:
“This is so hobi coded he is so cuteeee ahhhhhhhhhhh.”
Numerous supporters chimed in, sharing their love for j-hope’s sense of humor. One fan commented on the amusing nature of his learning method:
“Hobi is so funny he said he wanted to learn the phrase ‘howdy y’all’ for San Antonio so he looked up videos on YT and only found clips from SpongeBob and that’s how he learned.”
Others reflected on the charming way j-hope embraced Texan culture. A user enthused:
“Hobi saying he learned how to say ‘howdy y’all’ from SpongeBob is actually the greatest thing ever.”
This light-hearted moment resonated with many, as fans shared their affectionate reactions, expressing joy at the adorable way their idol engaged with the local culture:
“hobi telling us he learned the phrase ‘howdy yall’ from spongebob is maybe the most beautiful thing that’s ever happened. i love you texas.”
“AWN STOP IT I’M GIGGLING & KICKING MY FEET RN HOW CAN ONE MAN BE SO HOT YET SO SUNSHINE & RAINBOW AT THE SAME I’MMA-“
Recent Musical Collaborations and Philanthropic Efforts by j-hope
Beyond his endearing interactions with fans, j-hope has also made headlines with his recent musical endeavors. On February 21, 2025, he released a collaborative track titled LV Bag, joining forces with Don Toliver and featuring Pharrell Williams. This dynamic single was first teased at the Paris Fashion Week, where it gained traction during a live runway show, generated by Pharrell’s production expertise.
Subsequently, the track debuted at No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on March 4, 2025, and also achieved impressive rankings on the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart and the Global Excl. US chart.
On March 7, 2025, he continued to captivate audiences with his new single Sweet Dreams, a collaboration with American artist Miguel. This track soared to remarkable heights, clinching the No.1 position on the iTunes Top Songs Chart across 79 countries, including major markets such as the US, UK, and Japan. It also topped the Worldwide and European iTunes Song Charts, underscoring j-hope’s global influence.
In addition to his musical success, j-hope also demonstrated his commitment to social responsibility by donating 100 million won to assist with relief efforts for wildfires in South Korea’s Gyeongsang provinces, further highlighting his philanthropic spirit.