On March 16, 2025, shortly after his electrifying Brooklyn concert, BTS member j-hope captivated fans by going live on Weverse. During the engaging livestream, he playfully rapped a verse from BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s song “EXTRAL,”which features Doechii. The lively lyrics include:
“Gimme chi, gimme purr, gimme meow, gimme her, gimme funds, gimme rights, gimme fight, gimme nerve, gimme c—.”
While munching on fries, j-hope’s rendition of the verse quickly gained traction online, creating a buzz among fans who were delighted to witness this cross-group moment. The excitement surrounding this unexpected collaboration between the incredibly popular K-pop groups BTS and BLACKPINK was palpable.
“So funny how they listen to each other yet the fans are at each other’s necks,”commented an X user, highlighting the contrasting dynamics between the fandoms.
The clip not only went viral but also sparked a celebration of unity among fans of both groups, showcasing the collaborative spirit within the K-pop industry.
“Atp, he’s the official 7th member of Blackpink,”expressed another delighted fan, emphasizing the camaraderie felt between the artists.
“MY BANGPINK CRUMBS LET’S GOOO,”another user chimed in, clearly enthralled by the crossover.
“THE WAY IT FEELS LIKE THE GROUPS AND THEIR FANDOM HAVE OPPOSITE THINGS TO DO. THEY ARE AMAZING FRIENDS WHILE WE FIGHT FOR NOTHING,”a netizen observed, reflecting on the peculiar relationship between fan communities.
The response continued to pour in:
“Hoseok is single-handedly keeping the 3rd gen alive,”one netizen commented, recognizing j-hope’s influence.
“We are always the winners and Hoseok is giving us so many crumbs😭😭😍😍,”another joyful fan noted, clearly appreciating j-hope’s interactions.
“He’s so me that verse just HITS,”added another enthusiastic viewer.
BTS j-hope and BLACKPINK Jennie: Solo Tours Heat Up
j-hope’s excitement didn’t end with his livestream. He has been actively touring North America as part of his “HOPE ON THE STAGE”tour, which recently launched at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center to a packed audience of 19,000 fans.
On March 13, j-hope performed an unreleased track titled “Mona Lisa,”and just two days later, he excitedly announced its official release set for March 21, 2025, along with a captivating concept teaser.
This announcement followed his recent single “Sweet Dreams,”featuring Miguel, which marks the first release from his highly anticipated upcoming album. The “HOPE ON THE STAGE”tour, which began in Seoul on February 28, is well underway, with performances lined up across Asia and North America.
In a parallel celebration, BLACKPINK’s Jennie also held her first solo concert, titled “The Ruby Experience,”on the same day as j-hope’s event, taking place at the Inspire Arena on Yeongjong Island, Incheon. This remarkable one-day show commemorated the release of her debut solo album, “Ruby,”and attracted around 10,000 enthusiastic fans, including several notable celebrities.
A glowing array of stars such as Rosé, TWICE’s Jihyo, and Red Velvet’s Irene were spotted enjoying Jennie’s performance, along with idols from BIGBANG, SEVENTEEN, EXO’s D.O., GOT7, WINNER, and NewJeans. Actors like Kim Ji Won and Lee Hyeri were also in attendance, although the concert experienced a brief delay of 10 minutes due to excited fans rushing to capture photos of the celebrities.
Jennie kicked off her stellar performance with “Intro: JANE”featuring FKJ, followed swiftly by “Start a War”and a series of engaging songs including “Handlebars,””Mantra,””Love Hangover,””ZEN,”and “Damn Right,”providing an exhilarating experience without pause for greetings.