On Friday, March 21, BTS member j-hope unveiled the music video for his latest single, “MONA LISA.”Fans expressed their excitement over this new solo release from the iconic K-pop artist. However, the enthusiasm did not stop there; many fans delved into the visuals of the music video, uncovering intriguing references tied to BTS.
Two notable elements caught the attention of viewers. The first was a scene featuring j-hope and his dancers performing in front of a strategically placed mirror, which resembled the BTS logo. The second was a striking visual of the shadows cast by j-hope and his dancers against a minimalist white background.
Fans were particularly excited upon noticing that the shadowy formation included seven figures—potentially a nod to the seven members of BTS. This reminded many of a scene from BTS’s song “Fake Love,”showcasing j-hope’s intent to recognize his group within his solo endeavors.
Here’s a selection of fan reactions highlighting their discoveries:
“SO CLOSE I CAN TASTE THE FEELING OT7″(OT7 refers to One True 7, signifying the complete group of BTS).
“THE SEVEN PEOPLE OH MY GOD YES”enthused a fan on X.
“Oh, BTS never forgetting to make their formation as 7 in their solo era”remarked another fan.
“SEVEN BEING THE STAPLE I LOVE THEM SM”commented a netizen.
Fans continued to share their thoughts on the clever BTS references within the “MONA LISA”music video.
“What if they sing their solo songs on BTS tour with the members as their backup dancers for each other?”proposed a fan.
“There is BTS everywhere for those with eyes to see,”commented another user on X.
“The mirror being bangtan-shaped is a cinematic detail to me,”noted a netizen.
“Not the mirror looking like the BTS logo,”quipped another user on X.
Insight into j-hope’s Journey and Recent Solo Projects
Since completing his military service in October 2024, j-hope has gradually resumed his professional engagements. His initial activities were outside of music, such as throwing the first pitch at Game 2 of the 2024 Korean Series, which featured a match between the Samsung Lions and KIA Champions.
In November, j-hope attended the grand unveiling of the Audemars Piguet flagship store in Seoul. By January 2025, he announced his highly anticipated solo world tour titled “HOPE ON THE STAGE,”showcasing a planned series of performances across fifteen cities. The tour officially launched on February 28 with a three-day show at the KSPO Dome in Seoul.
In addition to his tour, j-hope has released several solo singles. Notably, he collaborated with Don Toliver on the track “LV BAG,”produced by Pharrell Williams. This song debuted at the Louis Vuitton men’s Fall 2025 show in Paris in January. Furthermore, he teamed up with Miguel for another single called “Sweet Dreams,”released in March.
As j-hope continues to captivate audiences with his ongoing solo world tour, the compelling release of “MONA LISA”on March 21 adds to his impressive array of accomplishments.