# j-hope

J-Hope, born Jung Ho-seok on February 18, 1994, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer.  He debuted as a member of BTS in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment.

Profile: https://www.cultiq.app/directory/south-korea/j-hope

## Core facts
- Category: Soloist
- Entertainment scene: South Korea
- Active since: 2013
- Genre: K-Pop, Hip Hop, Dance-Pop, Pop Rap

## Audience
- Estimated fandom size: 40M
- Female share: 75%
- Core audience: Millennials – Gen Z
- Top market: South Korea
- Top market: Japan
- Top market: United States
- Top market: Indonesia
- Top market: Brazil
- Top market: Philippines

## Highlights
- Milestone: Top market South Korea — 18% of fandom
- Partnerships: Joyful, optimistic persona positions him as authentic voice for aspirational lifestyle brands.
- Partnerships: Luxury fashion ambassador with credibility spanning hip-hop production and collaborative design work.

## Frequently asked

### Who is j-hope?
j-hope is a Soloist from South Korea, debuted in 2013.

### How many fans does j-hope have?
j-hope has approximately 40 million global fans, making them an Established tier artist on the Cultiq fandom index.

### What markets is j-hope popular in?
j-hope's strongest markets are South Korea, Japan, United States, out of 20 markets tracked on Cultiq.

### What genres does j-hope perform?
j-hope performs K-Pop, Hip Hop, Dance-Pop, Pop Rap, primarily within the Soloist ecosystem.

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