On March 25, 2025, the Louvre Museum made a significant cultural splash by releasing a promotional video for BTS member j-hope’s new digital single, “Mona Lisa.”The collaboration with @bts.bighitofficial and @uarmyhope has taken the fandom by storm, leading to overwhelming excitement across social media platforms.
“For his new song ‘MONA LISA,’ j-hope (@uarmyhope), the singer of BTS (@bts.bighitofficial), is inspired by one of the Louvre Museum’s greatest masterpieces!”
The eye-catching reel features j-hope dressed in a striking red outfit, complete with matching red sunglasses. The video transitions seamlessly to the renowned painting of Mona Lisa while j-hope’s captivating single plays in the background.
As the video circulated widely on various social media channels, its popularity surged within the fandom. Fans expressed their thrill at seeing such a prestigious institution as the Louvre championing j-hope’s latest musical venture. One enthusiastic user on X tweeted:
“OMG!!!! j-hope really did it! A collab post with Musée du Louvre official account to hype the ONE AND ONLY MONA LISA!!! OH, hobi, THE POWER YOU HOLD!!! AYYYYYYY The post appeared on both the museum and BTS official account, INSANE!!!”
Fans were vocal about their pride, commending j-hope’s exceptional vocal abilities. Reactions included:
“I’m so proud of him I could cry Hobi deserves everything and more,”- a fan reacted.
“Okay but CAN WE TALK BOUT HOSEOK’S ENGLISH? AND THE WAY HE LOOKS?! he himself is a masterpiece,”- a fan shared.
“I still can’t believe it the OG MONA LISA even showed j-hope’s lyrics on the post. This is the coolest thing everrrrrr,”- a fan mentioned.
Many fans noted that this is a remarkable step for the Louvre, which has leveraged its platform to promote j-hope’s art. Comments like these encapsulate the joyous reaction:
“Omg ToT Only the j-hope can get louvre promoting his art ToT This is so new like j-hope never got this kind of promotions in his whole life I’m crying seeing all these kind of promotions we were robbed these whole years he was really getting zero promotions with the grp,”- a user reacted.
“The Louvre had one chance and took it, I respect them for that,”- a user shared.
“I thought it was like the ones I’ve been seeing all over the tl but this is real love love love this,”- a user mentioned.
Exploring j-hope’s “Mona Lisa”
On March 15, 2025, j-hope of BTS announced the release of his second digital single, “Mona Lisa,”set for March 21, 2025, via the South Korean platform Weverse. According to BigHit Music, the track combines hip-hop and R&B elements and celebrates individuality by drawing parallels with the iconic painting. The accompanying press release stated:
“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.”
This release serves as a heartfelt surprise from the artist, aiming to express his gratitude and appreciation for the unwavering support of his fans.
In related news, just days before this announcement, j-hope launched the digital single “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)”on March 7, 2025, continuing to build excitement among listeners and fans alike.