j-hope IN THE BOX (2023) Movie Script

If you sit over there…

Today is…

August 2nd, 2022.

August 2nd.

When did you start planning

this project, this album?

- The beginning of this project?

- Yes.

What Zeus had kept inside the box

broke loose from their confinement.

All that was foul was now unleashed

upon the world.

Pandora, unable to undo what she had done,

fell into despair.

As she grieved,

she heard a feeble quiver from the box.

She lifted the lid once more,

and out fluttered a small,

bright, most beautiful creature

she had ever seen.

It flapped its delicate wings

as it danced around Pandora,

lightly brushing against her shoulder.

Pandora immediately felt

her angst melt away

and her heart glow with warmth.

It was hope that was kept

in the innermost nook of the box.

It trailed behind the miasma of darkness,

assuaging their ill-effects on humankind.

Hope gave people the will

to carry on living

amidst the pain and strife.

This version has

a completely different mood.

I, for one, can definitely picture it.

- Really?

- Yes, definitely.

I actually don't think

the two versions are

all that different either.

If this were your solo concert,

you'd be able to do whatever you want.

"This is part of who I am, who j-hope is."

"I can also do mature stuff like this."

That's what I wanted

this album to focus on.

I believe

the set list should represent who I am.

That was the idea behind it.

But I'm also aware

I can't just do all that I want.

It's such a huge festival.

I need to have the audience in mind.

At the same time, it needs to be

in line with who I am.

- I'd love to discuss it with you all.

- Okay, then…

But also, you don't want to have

any regrets later on.

That's the thing. I thought you…

- But maybe I've been selfish.

- That's what I…

I'm stressed out.

Gosh, this isn't easy.

Maybe I bit off more than I could chew.

It was about half a year

after Hope World dropped

that the thought hit me.

"This is what I'm going to do next."

With Hope World,

I was still inside the box.

I always wondered

if that was who I really was.

I'm not saying that wasn't me.

That's part of who I am.

But at the same time,

it felt like it was time

to show a maturer side of me.

I thought,

when I finally pop out of the box,

I want to sing

about my experiences outside the box.

Bang Sihyuk called me the other day.

He said,

"I'll stay on the sidelines this time.

Will you be all right?"

I told him I wanted to show him

what I'd always wanted to do.

That I wanted to work on it myself

and show it to him when it's done.

I'm in charge of everything

for the first time.

I have to decide

what's good and what's not

and what I need to do.

I need to pay attention

to every little detail.

I've been having trouble

falling asleep at night.

But I'm definitely having fun.

I love what I do.

This is my chance to grow as an artist.

But that doesn't mean it's easy.

People don't know about this.

They know BTS very well,

but they don't know

how j-hope of BTS makes his music,

what steps he takes

to create his albums and performances,

or how the promotion works.

I wanted to show these things in depth.

I want every detail to go on record.

I've been filming myself as well.

I've been working on a song.

I listen to the recording every day

to see how it sounds.

So far, I haven't gotten any feedback.

Which means it wasn't good.

This is bad.

I don't know what to do.

♪ Someone's light, someone's smile

Someone's hope ♪

♪ The things I do are someone's life ♪

♪ Time goes by like the name says

Someone's star ♪

♪ Mottos and vibes are created

As my soul becomes refined ♪

I feel like

I must release this album.

♪ To my passion, burn

To my hopes, burn ♪

♪ My life, burn

Every day I ran ♪

♪ Couldn't stop

Back then ♪

♪ I burned it all, and I wanted it all ♪

I think this album will serve

as an important stepping stone

that leads me to my next chapter.

I'm stuck at the first bar.

♪ Burn… ♪

♪ Who's to ask, "What's this fire?"

And that's… ♪

♪ Jack in the box ♪

♪ Pandora's hand ♪

♪ The last hope

Jack in the box ♪

I can't seem to get a word down today.

Hold on.

Seriously.

I'm drawing a blank.

Get it together.

♪ When I sweat

I shower in petrol ♪

♪ To set a fire ♪

♪ On my feet, on my legs

Even hotter, run my way ♪

♪ Records heating up

My popularity at the top ♪

♪ And up goes my born haters

Horns that ring every time ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

The ad-lib was nuts.

The latter part of this album

talks about the troubles

I'm going through these days

and the problems

I need to solve at this moment.

That's what these songs are about.

This is pretty much how I feel these days.

That's how this song called "Arson,"

came to be.

Ahh...

Gosh, I'm beat.

I'm so exhausted.

Dad's in Seoul?

Really? I guess

I won't be able to see him this time.

I think I have to stay

at the studio today.

Yes, I'm at the studio.

Yes, I'm working on it.

All right.

Sorry.

I'd love to go home,

have good food, and crash out.

This is annoying.

This is how you end up in a rut.

You suddenly lose all interest.

You don't know why you're even doing this.

To be absolutely frank,

there's no reason

for me to push myself this hard.

But I guess this is just who I am.

I could take it easy and have fun

if I wanted to.

I could be as lazy as I want.

But I don't want that.

As a result,

I'm stressed out.

Let's go.

The title of the album is Jack In the Box.

It refers to a toy

where a clown springs out of a box.

Until now,

I've been making music

and giving out messages

from inside the box.

But I've come out of the box now.

I've come out into the bigger world.

I want to talk about what I feel

now that I'm outside the box.

I've also come a long way as a musician.

I want to showcase the kind of music

that I've encountered out in the world.

That's the idea behind this album.

Whenever I make music,

Namjoon is the first person I play it to.

He told me that this album sounded

very new and interesting.

That it's completely different

from what I've been doing.

He also loved the fact

that I integrated

the hooks from the old days

into this new album.

He gave a really positive review.

I'd like the other members

to have a listen too.

BTS as a team is on hiatus,

and each member is doing his own thing.

But I don't feel much of a difference.

Except that I've moved

to a different place.

That's pretty much it.

I still feel like I'm a member of a team.

How does each member of BTS

live their own life?

I truly devoted

the entirety of my 20s to BTS.

But nothing lasts forever.

I feel like I need to experience

something new

to be able to appreciate what I have now.

I'm sure this will bring us together

as a team.

Father.

Good to see you.

- Mickey.

- Hi.

- Mom.

- Hey there.

- Mom.

- Hey there.

Mickey.

How have you been?

How are you, my old man?

Calm down, Gramps.

There's a stone I want to show you.

My parents' big surprise for me.

HOPE WORLD

Father, Hope World?

Hmm?

This is amazing.

I see a few new rocks, Dad.

Whenever I'm here,

I sleep in the same room.

These stairs are lined

with photos of me and my sister.

I feel my parents' love.

This is where I sleep.

You can also see

my father's collection here.

I cleaned them.

You did? Good job.

They look nice.

I cleaned them all.

Drink up.

There's so much stuff I need to give you.

Is there a lot of new stuff?

You bet. Magazines…

- You should update the collection here.

- All right.

Everything I have is pretty old.

The old stuff is good, I admit.

I'm not throwing

any of it away. Everything stays.

I'll find more space.

- The older, the better.

- Of course.

I'd love to go inside the school.

ILGOK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Was there a stationery store here?

I used to play games in that back alley.

The bungeoppang stand

I used to go to is still here.

Unbelievable.

My love for dance began

in elementary school.

Going up on stage at a talent show

while at a retreat…

This is nice.

This is fun.

The pictures from

the bamboo forest didn't turn out well.

Did you sleep well?

I did.

Dig in.

This is so good.

I'm having breakfast

for the first time in forever.

I think I'd finally put on some weight

if I stayed here for a month.

Right?

If any of the members

need to put on weight, send them here.

I guess you're the only one.

But you'd never stay here that long.

- You'd sneak out.

- Right.

- I'd walk all the way to Seoul.

- Exactly.

It's funny to think

I was born and raised in Gwangju.

Right.

All I do is talk about Seoul.

You've lived there for many years now.

I got another wart.

- You got what?

- A wart.

- A wart?

- Cut it off.

I'll do it tomorrow.

Otherwise, it'll bother me

when I practice for the concert.

It looked like this after the shot.

I'm showing you at the table.

Is Jung Kook awake?

He is.

I bet he stayed up all night.

Jimin and Jung Kook always do.

I don't know how they do that.

Aren't they tired?

They're younger than you.

They're just a couple of years

younger than me.

Three at most.

You leaving?

You want to say goodbye?

Because I'm leaving?

I love you. Stay healthy.

I had so much good food

and much-needed rest.

Once I'm back in Seoul,

I'll be busy with meetings and whatnot.

I'll be back to being j-hope.

Let's go be j-hope.

Keep turning.

- It won't come out.

- It will.

Gosh.

The preparation for the promotion

has started.

Starting with the listening party,

there are many things to do.

This is a photo booth.

Isn't this the café?

- It is.

- It's the café so it has to stay.

- I like it this way.

- Right.

I'm not sure.

It doesn't have to be big at all.

Okay, that's big.

I didn't realize

how cool our building was.

It'll be extremely hectic.

- There will be so many people.

- I know.

I just want to confirm one thing.

It'd be great if we could have

a DJ booth over there.

After my song,

I'll casually walk over here,

greet the guests,

and take off.

I won't say anything.

I'll just take off. Like a fashion show.

Once people have a few drinks…

and start enjoying themselves…

Gosh.

People will show up, right?

100 guests are out of the question.

Right. The problem is,

- you'll have to act as the host.

- Right.

Exactly.

I have zero experience though.

Today I'm here

to try out the food and drinks

that will be served at the party.

There's a square like a jack-in-the-box.

Look at these too.

They're checkered.

Are these hamburgers?

- Yes. Let me explain…

- J-HOPE: That's so cool.

- It goes well with the theme.

- I know.

It fits the theme perfectly.

There's a problem.

I'm not done

with the arrangement and choreography yet.

I can't sleep at night.

Hey!

I'm trying out the food.

It smells so nice. What is this?

It looks expensive.

Do you want some?

- No, I have a wedding to attend.

- Do you?

- They go well together.

- What do you think?

Try everything first.

It's perfect.

I barely got any sleep.

We're going to play music videos

at the listening party.

I stayed up all night finalizing them.

I slept for two hours.

I hadn't slept this deeply in a while.

I have to contact the artists one by one.

I also have to post

something on Instagram.

This is driving me crazy.

I'll have to tackle them one at a time.

But it's fun. I'm having fun.

I dropped a little something yesterday

on IU's Palette.

You know how you scoop out ice cream…

I dropped

one scoop of ice cream yesterday.

We're one scoop in now.

After today,

there will be another scoop on top

in another flavor.

The album release will be the third scoop…

…and Lollapalooza, the fourth.

Then I'll have a delicious ice cream cone.

You don't often see listening parties.

They seem to be

more common overseas.

When you release music,

it deserves a celebration.

And it should be enjoyed with others.

I wanted to show that idea

and be seen as well.

No matter which part…

Regardless of whether we're close…

With politics aside…

Those things don't matter.

Music is supposed to…

connect everyone,

and be used as a means to communicate,

a tool to bring people together.

I wanted to remind everyone of that.

There were many things

that I wanted to change.

That's why I'm doing this.

♪ We're in the smart world now

But not smart, for the most part ♪

♪ Rage-filled talks, not face to face ♪

D-day.

Hello!

Hi.

Who are you?

What are you doing here?

You can do this, right? Yes.

The doors are opening.

Let's do this!

Let's get it!

Can you play it? Is that okay?

Why is the sound so shallow?

Where's the champagne?

One, two, three.

The sound quality isn't so good.

So many people came to my party today.

All the artists,

people from the dance scene

where I originally come from,

actors, and celebrities.

I'm so honored.

Greeting each and every one of them

was really fun.

I wish I'd done this sooner.

All right. Here we go.

Hello, I'm j-hope of BTS.

To me, it feels like

I'm putting myself out there.

It's time to open the box.

Open the box. Let's go!

J-hope!

- Is this the title song?

- Yes.

J-hope!

Thank you so much for listening.

I couldn't help but notice all the things

that could've been done better,

but I'd like to thank you again

for listening.

We have our DJ right here.

My soul friend, Lockfly, came today...

and will be pumping up

our party tonight as our DJ.

I hope you all have a great time.

Thank you.

J-hope!

What now?

We party!

Let's go!

Great work!

Thank you so much.

You did an amazing job.

- Thank you. I'll call you.

- All right.

- Great work.

- Yo, let's go.

- Okay.

Let's go.

Good work.

- Are you leaving?

- Yes.

Great work.

Thank you so much for your hard work.

Good work.

Thank you so much.

Great work, guys.

I'm honored beyond words.

So many people came

and celebrated with me.

It's so…

I don't know what to say.

This is such a meaningful moment for me.

This will be remembered

as an important milestone in my career.

With this, I'm also done

with another big chunk of the promotion.

Like I said earlier…

IU's Palette, check.

Listening party, check.

Two scoops of ice cream are ready.

Anyway,

there's more on the way.

Following the listening party,

I have the V Live tomorrow.

And of course, Lollapalooza.

There's so much to do,

and there's so much I want to show you.

Please look forward to it.

Thank you.

♪ I'm diamond, you know I glow up ♪

- ♪ Hey ♪

- CHOREOGRAPHER: Six, seven, eight…

- Should we jump? Let's jump.

- Go with the jump.

♪ Shining through the city ♪

♪ With a little funk and soul ♪

♪ Light it up ♪

♪ Like dynamite, woah ♪

The band versions sound amazing.

"= " and "STOP" are nuts.

It's incredible.

I wish I'd released those versions.

That's how good they are. It's insane.

♪ Okay, shout out to my Hope World ♪

♪ Whoever you may be ♪

♪ Let's go around the world ♪

♪ Like a novel, my own feel ♪

♪ I need it too ♪

♪ When I said I do ♪

I need courage, faith, and hope too.

I need it more than anyone.

I think this will take me

to another level.

A whole different level.

The audience will be the judge.

♪ Turn up! Always with my dawg, right ♪

♪ Always with my thug, right ♪

♪ Always with my dawg, right ♪

♪ Smash on the street

Smash on the street ♪

♪ Like the road to Hogwarts

It'll be a world of mirages ♪

♪ The world changes

Because there are no bad people ♪

♪ That's right? ♪

♪ Life not of j-hope

But Jeong Ho-Seok flashes by ♪

There are so many lyrics.

I think I can achieve a grungy look.

I've grown my hair out.

I'll be wearing extensions too.

Thank you, Lollapalooza.

Thank you, Chicago.

Thank you, ARMY. Thank you, BTS.

Thank you.

You guys okay?

No.

Mm.

I need to rehearse with the band.

The dancers have changed,

so we need to rehearse more.

Good work!

You guys are the best. Thank you.

Good work. We got this.

Let's do this. I'll do my best.

We'll start with "More."

Before the performance begins,

we'll put the question, "More?"

up on the screen.

What Zeus had kept inside the box

broke loose from their confinement.

It flapped its delicate wings…

I had only ever performed

as a member of BTS.

I'd never once performed solo.

This is my debut performance

as a solo artist.

So is it really okay for me

to be a headliner for such a big festival?

That kind of thing really scared me.

But I decided to aim high.

I was confident

that the music I was releasing this time

could get through to the audience.

I felt I could proudly put it out there.

Although I might be being overly proud.

♪ Yeah I'm thirsty ♪

♪ I need to go surfin' on the beat ♪

♪ I'm in my element ♪

♪ Soak up the music ♪

♪ Eenie meenie miney mo ♪

♪ Dancin' baby flow ♪

♪ Keep my passion, I gotta go ♪

- ♪ I'm still ♪

- CROWD: ♪ Not enough ♪

♪ Self-learning for 11 years ♪

♪ My highlighting's my art of learning ♪

♪ Endless studying ♪

♪ I crash and fall to make my art ♪

♪ Still make it move from where I stand

Make it mine, make it right ♪

♪ Somebody's favorite song again ♪

♪ That's half my life

Reason for leaving, joy of life ♪

♪ Motivated to carry on ♪

♪ Bring it all ♪

♪ I'm doing it all ♪

Go!

♪ Hah! Shout out ♪

♪ I say "more" ♪

♪ Hah! Yeah right! ♪

♪ 'Cause I want some more ♪

♪ Hah! Shout out ♪

♪ I say "more" ♪

♪ Hah! Yeah right! ♪

♪ 'Cause I want some more ♪

♪ Kick snare in my ears

Hear that hit that ♪

♪ Keep going nonstop, make my mixtape ♪

♪ Get feedback but still get back ♪

♪ Take everything like KitKat

Tastes so sweet ♪

♪ Appreciate ♪

♪ Mutual relationships, so good for me ♪

♪ Pump some gas and I drive to the beat ♪

♪ Watch out everyone, I'm reckless ♪

♪ Drunk in the artistic painting

Keep hypin' up Dali ♪

♪ I want it, stadium with ma fans, still ♪

♪ Bag all the trophies and Grammys too ♪

♪ Fame, money's not everything

I already know it ♪

♪ My work makes me breathe

So I want more ♪

♪ Inhale inhale exhale exhale ♪

♪ I feel alive ♪

♪ Bring it all ♪

♪ I'm doing it all ♪

♪ Hah! Shout out ♪

♪ I say "more" ♪

♪ Hah! Yeah right! ♪

♪ 'Cause I want some more ♪

♪ Hah! Shout out ♪

♪ I say "more" ♪

♪ Hah! Yeah right! ♪

♪ 'Cause I want some more ♪

♪ Yeah I'm thirsty ♪

♪ I need to go surfin' on the beat ♪

♪ I'm in my element ♪

♪ Soak up the music ♪

♪ Eenie meenie miney mo ♪

♪ Dancin' baby flow ♪

♪ Keep my passion, I gotta go ♪

- ♪ I'm still ♪

- CROWD: ♪ Not enough ♪

What's up, Lollapalooza?

How are you feeling tonight?

You all good?

Do you guys want more?

Okay, play this shit. Let's go.

Now, it feels like I'm in Chicago.

Should we go down?

Shall we get on a boat?

Where should we go?

I don't want to go back yet.

Yes! j-hope right here!

Was it 2018 or 2019?

Jimin and I came here to shop.

We went on a shopping spree.

It feels so weird to be back.

Is there anyone who can't eat oysters?

Can you?

We didn't order too much, did we?

I don't like wasting food.

This reminds me of the drink

I had at my listening party.

The drink named More.

Let's share it.

Enjoy.

You do it like this.

Shit. That's too much.

Eat up.

I'm on my way to the first band rehearsal.

Time flies.

The festival starts tomorrow.

Okay.

- About the videos we'll be playing…

- MAN: Yes.

Can I take a look?

Sure.

Later…

- I'd love to take a look.

- I'll tell you when you can.

Why does this place feel familiar?

I think we've been here before.

We have, right?

It feels so familiar.

I just didn't recognize the exterior.

Were we here on the Red Bullet Tour?

It was a Red Bullet concert.

And now I'm rehearsing here.

Wow.

I've come a long way.

Nice to meet you.

- Nice to meet you.

- Hello.

Hello.

I'm so sweaty. I'm sorry.

- Show him.

- Okay.

Have a look.

No, show him the rehearsal first.

They're not coming together.

I don't see any chemistry

among the dancers.

"Hey."

I don't see much interaction going on.

I should've checked in advance.

- I think I get what you mean.

- Okay.

Yesterday was the first day,

and the chemistry is building up.

By the time you perform,

I don't think it'll be a problem.

Instead…

He's our bandmaster.

He arranged all the songs.

Wow.

Good to meet you.

Jackson, j-hope.

I'm j-hope.

- We have the bass.

- Oh, yes.

Matt. Nice to meet you.

The drums.

What's going on, man?

Okay. All together.

Why does it sound

like my voice is peaking?

- It sounded okay.

- Should we turn it up a little?

♪ We've got each other

Our sights set together ♪

♪ No one person above another

No one person below another ♪

♪ Let's roll ♪

That's too loud.

Do you mean this?

- Is this it?

- I think so.

This line…

- It's too loud.

- Please turn it down.

Okay, from the top.

What did you think?

- It was awesome.

- It was?

Let's have 13 minutes.

We'll continue rehearsal at 3 p.m.

Thank you. You were amazing.

Okay.

Namjoon texted me early this morning.

"Hang in there, j-hope."

I sent him a recording

of the noises I hear from my room,

saying, "Can you believe this?"

He replied, "Hang in there, j-hope."

I mean…

The noise level was unheard of.

And I'm not even that sensitive.

Seriously…

This is uncomfortable. Is there a chair?

Will this be better?

Do you want to sit here?

That was good.

All right then…

This is where you speak to the audience.

You don't have to do it now.

- Let's take five.

- Yes.

- Let's catch our breath. Our dancers too.

- Okay.

- Can I go up here?

- Yes, just not to the other side.

I'm giving my debut solo performance

as a headliner for Lollapalooza.

Damn.

Life is fascinating, isn't it?

It's been about 17 years…

since I decided to dance

and pursue this path.

I've always been trying things out,

diving head first,

doing music,

and learning from the people around me.

I never imagined I'd rap.

But I just gave it a try.

I don't think I'm afraid of…

learning new things.

I've been able to stay on this path

because I enjoy it.

It's been fun.

That's important.

About 70,000 people?

And you'll be able to see

all 70,000 of them from up here.

♪ We've got each other

Our sights set together ♪

♪ No one person above another

No one person below another ♪

♪ Let's roll ♪

♪ With love ♪

♪ With trust ♪

♪ With respect

Step by step ♪

♪ We're still indifferent to the world ♪

♪ We need to pay attention ♪

♪ The start of change is upon us ♪

♪ And maybe it's up to us ♪

♪ Our muted shouts despite shouting

Till we're hoarse ♪

♪ Our differences that can be felt

Through our skin ♪

♪ Just go up rightfully ♪

♪ Beating our chests

Frustratedly, confusedly ♪

♪ The world is wide

But our hearts so narrow ♪

♪ We don't all need to be the same

Why's it a crime to be different? ♪

♪ Across ages

Across genders ♪

♪ Beyond borders

Maybe it's like an assignment for us all ♪

♪ To wake ourselves first

Difference not discrimination ♪

♪ Victim of prejudice ♪

♪ Need to know

It's none other than ourselves ♪

♪ Hate'll paralyze your mind ♪

♪ Gotta see the other side ♪

♪ It costs ya nothin' to be kind ♪

♪ Not so different you and I ♪

♪ Lookin' for love in a different light ♪

♪ Until we find that equal sign ♪

Sing with me.

♪ Same ♪

♪ The breaths we breathe ♪

♪ Same ♪

♪ The dreams we dream ♪

♪ Same ♪

♪ Tears and laughter within our lives ♪

♪ Same ♪

♪ All beings deserve respect ♪

♪ Just a piece to give strength ♪

♪ In the puzzle of our hearts ♪

♪ It'll all make sense one day ♪

♪ So I'm singing

For love in this world ♪

The messages I'd like to convey

through my songs

are nothing grand.

"A little change goes a long way."

"We should all take action."

That's what I wanted to say.

♪ Equality is you and me ♪

♪ Right ♪

♪ Right, there's something difficult

About my friend ♪

♪ Value and personality conflicts

Disasters every day ♪

♪ I question the reaction

Even if I say it nicely ♪

♪ The favor comes from me

Trying hard to hide, saying red sun ♪

♪ Please stop, stop, stop

Stop, stop, stop, stop ♪

♪ Don't fight, fight, fight

Fight, fight, fight, fight ♪

♪ It's hateful and cruel

But stop and think twice ♪

♪ How can we all

Be similar and the same? ♪

♪ Can't change the roots

On my way to realize, be myself ♪

♪ One grain of belief overtakes me ♪

♪ “There are no bad people

In the world.” ♪

♪ We're in the smart world now

But not smart, for the most part ♪

♪ Rage-filled talks, not face to face ♪

♪ Just a matter of time

Till there's sacrifice ♪

♪ Unsafe area

So, too many viruses ♪

♪ Subconscious contamination,

I, too, can't evade it ♪

♪ Stop, stop, stop

Stop, stop, stop, stop ♪

♪ Change our minds, minds, minds

Minds, minds, minds, minds ♪

♪ Cause and effect

Brought us into this world ♪

♪ But even then

It's all a matter of mindset ♪

♪ We all make this happen ♪

♪ Because a small start is a big step ♪

♪ The world changes

Because there are no bad people ♪

♪ That's right? ♪

Then you say…

J-hope! j-hope! j-hope!

J-hope! j-hope! j-hope! j-hope!

J-hope!

That's adorable.

- It's cute.

- It's still a work in progress.

♪ Daydream Ey ♪

♪ If you ask me why I dream

You'll think I'm bragging ♪

♪ I'll answer… ♪

Is it even possible?

- So it's done manually?

- Yes.

Is that even possible?

That's how it's supposed to be.

- Really?

- Yes.

Will it work?

- Since it'll take a while…

- J-HOPE: The video?

…let's have a look at the video

you mentioned earlier.

- This way, we can save time.

- Sounds good.

Something like this.

Compared to BTS concerts…

- It's not as friendly.

- It isn't.

This isn't good.

- You know?

- I know.

This is a disaster.

- It should be more like this.

- Exactly.

Right now, it just switches

between "Burn" and "Done."

"Do I let it burn even brighter

or do I put it out?"

For that message to get through,

the screen should turn black, then vanish,

then "Burn" in red, and then black again.

Only then will the audience

get the message.

Clap!

- Clap your hands!

- Let's go!

Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!

Clap your hands, let's go.

Clap!

I'm about to pass out.

I'm exhausted.

It'll be even more exhausting outdoors.

What do I do?

Will I be able to handle it?

Let's have Jimin standby with makeup on.

If I pass out…

- Have him there.

- Jimin will take over.

Just kidding. Got so confused.

- Let's go!

- Do it again!

Done. Done. Done.

I set fire to my passion.

That's what I mean by arson.

No one knew

the fire would get out of control.

Should I let it keep burning?

Or should I put it out

and be left with ashes?

♪ Let's burn, burn, burn, burn ♪

♪ Burn, burn, burn, burn ♪

♪ It's done, done, done, done ♪

♪ Done, done, done, done ♪

♪ Let's burn

To my passion, burn ♪

♪ To my hopes, burn

My life, burn ♪

♪ Every day I ran ♪

♪ Couldn't stop

Back then ♪

♪ I burned it all

And I wanted it all ♪

♪ Fame came first ♪

♪ Money? Of course

Popularity too ♪

♪ Couldn't help but go into overdrive ♪

♪ Motivation behind

My thoughtless ambition ♪

♪ When I sweat

I shower in petrol ♪

♪ To set a fire

On my feet, on my legs ♪

♪ Even hotter, run my way ♪

♪ Records heating up

My popularity at the top ♪

♪ And up goes my born haters

Horns that right every time ♪

♪ But even this I like

'Cause with my fans, with my label ♪

♪ With my fellaz

We burn bright together ♪

♪ All day

Rational accomplices ♪

♪ Arsonist was fun ♪

♪ Got nothing to fear

One second ahead, f♪♪k off ♪

♪ If anyone asks me ♪

♪ Right, I lit the flame ♪

♪ Now I ask myself, choose what ♪

♪ Do I put out the fire

Or burn even brighter ♪

♪ It's done

My dreams, done ♪

♪ Success, done

My part of the job, done ♪

♪ What else, none

Less is more ♪

♪ Leaving when there's still applause

That's the style ♪

♪ Setting the fire

Is something I did for myself ♪

♪ Who knew the world

Would go up in flames ♪

♪ I see my marks

After things cooled down ♪

♪ Fire too big to put out

I was serious arson ♪

♪ It's too hot, no

I wake up from the pain ♪

♪ Contact my inner self

Enveloped in fear ♪

♪ Nobody can't, nobody stop, s♪♪t ♪

♪ Putting out the fire

Only I can do that ♪

♪ A fireman of chaos ♪

♪ Oh, a dark path like soot awaits

Even when the fire is out ♪

♪ Tell myself ♪

♪ The huge hurdle ahead, what's my move ♪

♪ To sidestep the game board

That casts my stone ♪

Get low. Get low. Get low. Get low.

One, two, three!

And then fade out.

When you're done over here…

You lean back…

Nice!

Awesome!

They have so much energy.

Let's have a look.

Let's use this as a practice video.

- It was really nice.

- What did you think?

They've been working hard.

They've practiced a lot.

Come on!

I said this is my moment.

He's coming this way!

- Should we go with this?

- Sure.

- The vibe is so good.

- Let's go with this.

Yeah, I know.

I can't see you very well here.

As long as the camera can pull it off…

I love the camerawork here.

- Nice.

- Yes.

- Okay.

Finished. We're done.

I'm finally enjoying some freedom.

I'm bored.

I'm all alone.

When will Jimin get here?

I want something that's not too sweet.

I'm alone here. I feel lonely.

It's a video.

Oh, my god.

I wanted to ask you. Can I get a picture?

- No.

- Sorry.

Me too.

- Is that okay?

- Yes.

- We don't mind.

- It's okay.

Sorry, no pictures.

Why am I even in the picture?

But this time, I felt like I had to.

- I think…

- Your face was covered.

They wanted a picture with him,

so what was I doing there?

- What?

- J-hope looks happier since you came.

Seriously. I was looking awful.

- Get it together.

- Whatever.

Let's go.

- Okay, let's go.

- I'll be behind you.

Come on. Come with me.

Of course.

Your role model.

Role model.

Jimin.

Is that him?

So honored to meet you.

Brother. What's up, man?

- How are you feeling?

- You're my muse.

I appreciate that.

How are you doing?

I'm good. I'm…

- Did you perform?

- Yeah, I'm performing tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

I loved your mixtape, Friday Night Lights.

Wow, man.

"Higher" is my favorite music.

That's crazy. "Higher"?

You love the song, "Higher"?

You hear it?

He was just asking…

That's my friend and my business partner.

He was asking,

"I wonder, what's the song?"

Thank you, man. I appreciate that.

- Can we take a photo?

- Of course. Come on.

Ayy!

I'm so happy!

This is awesome!

He's so excited.

- Hey.

- Yes?

- I'm proud of you.

- Why?

Gosh.

I thought my heart was going to explode.

I'm happy if you're happy.

- Bye. See you later.

- Okay.

- Enjoy your dinner. Call me.

- Okay.

Get some sleep.

If you can't sleep, come to my room.

Okay.

- Bye.

- Thank you for today.

While we were drinking, someone said,

"Shouldn't you do one BTS song?"

But I wasn't sure.

All the songs are in Korean.

They might feel

foreign to the audience.

Let's say I do "Dynamite."

What am I supposed to do?

Sing my part only?

You'll need a new version.

I can't put the song

in the middle of the set list.

Or in the beginning.

Then it won't feel

like it's my performance anymore.

It is definitely a symbolic song.

I'm not sure…

if it's okay for me to change it.

This is tricky.

Slowly. Okay. Good.

One minute to go.

♪ Cos ah ah I'm in the stars tonight ♪

♪ So watch me bring the fire ♪

♪ And set the night alight ♪

Hi, Lolla.

You know this, right?

I'm going to dance, so you guys sing.

Okay, let's go.

♪ Shoes on get up in the morn

Cup of milk let's rock and roll ♪

♪ King Kong kick the drum rolling on

Like a rolling stone ♪

♪ Sing song when I'm walking home ♪

♪ Jump up to the top LeBron ♪

♪ Ding dong call me on my phone ♪

- ♪ Ice tea and a game of ping pong ♪

- Hey!

♪ This is getting heavy ♪

♪ Can you hear the bass boom, I'm ready ♪

♪ Life is sweet as honey ♪

♪ Yeah this beat cha ching like money ♪

♪ Disco overload

I'm into that I'm good to go ♪

♪ I'm diamond you know I glow up ♪

Okay, let's go!

♪ Cos ah ah I'm in the stars tonight ♪

♪ So watch me bring the fire

And set the night alight ♪

♪ Shining through the city

With a little funk and soul ♪

♪ So I'mma light it up like dynamite

Woah ♪

♪ Dynnnnnananana, life is dynamite ♪

♪ Shining through the city

With a little funk and soul ♪

♪ So I'mma light it up like dynamite

Woah ♪

Right side.

You guys sing. Let's go.

Okay, left side.

Make some noise!

♪ Cos ah ah I'm in the stars tonight ♪

♪ So watch me bring the fire

And set the night alight ♪

♪ Shining through the city

With a little funk and soul ♪

♪ Light it up like dynamite, woah ♪

♪ Dynnnnnananana, life is dynamite ♪

♪ Shining through the city

With a little funk and soul ♪

♪ So I'mma light it up like dynamite

Woah ♪

To be honest…

I didn't dream of being a headliner.

I thought I'd just be

one of the artists that perform.

I'm well prepared.

I'm not worried about that.

I just hate the nervous feeling

before the performance.

I'll be fine after doing a few songs,

but I always feel nervous

before going on stage.

It was the same when performing as BTS.

Hi. Hello.

♪ My character's half and half

Who knows? ♪

♪ Doing my best

As a public figure, who knows? ♪

♪ Trying not to be greedy, who knows? ♪

♪ Always out of breath daydreaming

Who knows… ♪

It's going to be fun.

♪ Want to party like crazy, I know ♪

♪ Want to fall in love, I know ♪

♪ Yeah, I know, I know, I know ♪

It'll be fine if I can perform as usual.

But as the performance draws near,

I'll be so nervous and anxious

that my face turns pale.

So they're foreign dancers?

It's super cool.

It's hardest before going on stage.

- Your facial muscles ache.

- I know.

You're so nervous

that your cheeks ache.

You can't hear anything

when you're nervous, right?

Right.

- No matter what I say…

- I tune everything out.

That's right.

I thought this was the sea.

But it's just a huge lake.

I'm pretty sure

we talked about this last time too.

I bet we did.

I think I said it.

The rehearsal was pretty exhausting.

This is bad.

Is he going to perform over there?

There's an airplane for you in the sky.

- What?

- There's an airplane.

- What airplane?

- It has your name on it.

If I do something in the future,

you have to come.

Of course, I will.

You know what I'm going to do?

I won't be in the US.

Perform at the BBMA.

No, I'm going hiking in Alaska.

I'm going to shoot Run BTS.

Gosh.

Are you just saying

whatever comes to your mind?

I definitely

feel more relaxed with my friends around.

- Really?

- You know…

I now understand artists

who bring their friends along

when they perform.

- I was wondering if I should go out.

- I get them now.

- Why?

- If I should leave him alone.

- Why?

- Because he's on edge.

No, you're helping me relax.

- Becky!

- Hi!

- How are you?

- How have you been?

How are you? Hey.

Good to see you, Becky.

Are you so excited?

I'm super pumped up.

Okay. Your heart's pumping…

- You got the good vibes…

- Yes.

- I'm ready.

- Are you ready?

Oh, yes.

I'm going to ask her a question

after our performance together.

Yes, I've got that. I've got you.

- I've got you.

- Perfect.

Remember, I remember

we may not speak the same languages,

but we do speak the same language

- of music. So…

- WOMAN: Of music, right.

…we got this.

We got this. We're gonna kill it.

- We love you, Hobi!

Jeong Hoseok! Jeong Hoseok!

Hobipalooza! Hobipalooza!

J-hope! j-hope!

With Jimin?

- Break a leg.

- Let's go.

Ready, set,

and begin!

Turn it up!

Let's go.

♪ I go back every day ♪

♪ To me of yesterday ♪

♪ To the life of giving up ♪

♪ I let myself go away ♪

♪ But in this world, you know ♪

♪ There are truths unchanged ♪

♪ Time rushes ever forward ♪

♪ There's no ifs, buts, or maybes ♪

♪ Almost forgotten memories return ♪

♪ Touch of the devil, fateful recall ♪

♪ I still wonder

Why did they beckon again ♪

♪ Every day ask me, guess it

Whip it, repeat oh ♪

♪ Nothing that will change, so ♪

♪ I lock it up again, close ♪

♪ "How much love? How much joy?" ♪

♪ Soothe myself and stay calm, alone ♪

♪ Yeah I don't care, it's all ♪

♪ Choices by my fate, so we're here ♪

♪ Look ahead, the way is shinin' ♪

- ♪ Keep goin' now ♪

- ♪ Ready set and begin ♪

♪ That way, way, way ♪

♪ Wherever my way ♪

♪ Only Ego Ego Ego ♪

♪ Just trust myself ♪

♪ Way I trust

Way I go ♪

♪ Became my fate

Became my core ♪

♪ Hard it was

And sad it was ♪

♪ Still reassured

And made me know myself ♪

♪ Map of the Soul ♪

♪ Map of the All ♪

♪ That's my Ego

That's my Ego ♪

♪ Map of the Soul ♪

♪ Map of the All ♪

♪ That's my Ego

That's my Ego ♪

Sing it!

♪ Map of the Soul ♪

♪ Map of the All ♪

♪ That's my Ego

That's my Ego ♪

♪ Map of the Soul ♪

♪ Map of the All ♪

Right, right.

♪ That's my Ego

That's my Ego ♪

It feels like a dream, to be honest.

It's been two days.

Yesterday,

I couldn't believe

that it actually happened.

It didn't feel real at all.

But when I woke up this morning,

my body ached all over.

That's when I realized

that I really gave it my all.

I finally started eating again

after the performance.

I can finally eat now.

I couldn't believe it.

I was very worried

because this was the first time.

Usually, I get energy

from the other members.

We also create a synergy effect.

But this time,

I had to create all the energy myself.

I felt really burdened.

The worry was really weighing on my mind.

Now?

I feel relieved.

What I loved the most was…

the scream.

Awesome.

You made it!

Let's hear it, man.

Hey.

Thank you so much.

It was so good.

- It was awesome!

- Great job!

Becky!

It was crazy. So good.

- I'll wear these to match you.

- Oh, yes.

Three.

One, two, three.

- Thank you.

- Thank you so much.

Great work.

- Time flew.

- Really?

It's all thanks to you. Thank you.

I couldn't sleep last night.

Really?

- You did amazing.

- I did?

- It's all thanks to you.

- No.

- We worked so hard.

- We did.

I was so worried.

When the band arrangement was delayed…

I knew you'd pull it off.

I'm so relieved everything went well.

- Great work.

- Thank you.

Gosh.

I'll never be able to forget this thrill.

After the morning rehearsal, I thought,

"If I perform with this much energy,

I'll lose my voice halfway through."

I was panicking.

And I could only shake off that fear

thanks to Jimin.

Seeing him goof around as usual,

I could forget that fear.

You were a huge help.

- I'm your fan today.

- Really?

You were amazing.

Like I texted you,

you were such a big help.

- Are you feeling relieved?

- It's a huge weight off my shoulders.

J-hope! j-hope!

You look…

You look handsome today.

Why is that?

What happened?

I love having a friend

to laugh and chat with.

What's funny is,

we can be doing this

because everything went well.

Imagine I'd messed up.

I'd be so depressed.

I'd be holed up in my room.

Although I would've had to come

to New York anyway to catch the flight.

But I would've holed myself up.

What kind of vibes I have…

What kind of music I do…

What kind of person I am…

I wanted to show it to everyone.

And I think

I successfully put it out there.

It was one heck of an experience.

I've been promoting my album,

Jack In The Box,

for about a month and a half now.

And the final step

awaits me when I get back.

Once that's done,

the entire promotion

will come to an end.

What's next?

Whatever goals,

dreams, and hopes you have…

keep you going, I think.

On that note,

I'll sing a song that holds

a personal meaning for me.

This next song is dedicated

to all of our futures.

Let's go.

- ♪ Always ♪

- ♪ I need it too ♪

♪ When I said I do ♪

♪ Courage and faith ♪

♪ A rhythm of positivity ♪

♪ Always, I need it too ♪

♪ When I said I do ♪

♪ Path towards the future ♪

♪ Steps of hope ♪

♪ I was, I was, I was, I was, I was ♪

♪ Yeah, I was just a native

You know? ♪

♪ I was, I was, I was, I was ♪

♪ A kid who loved

Nothing else but dance ♪

♪ That's me… ♪

♪ Thankful for this life

I was given ♪

♪ That's me… ♪

♪ I'm the most like me now

I've ever been, like me ♪

♪ I always fight with myself ♪

♪ In the end, it's my own heart

Bruised and battered ♪

♪ Like putting on

Different clothes, try on ♪

♪ Like how I like to drive on

Step on the gas, go with it ♪

♪ What makes my blood flow?

What makes me move? ♪

♪ Everything changes in the end

Nothing lasts forever ♪

♪ You know, we know, I know ♪

♪ That we can never become

Like salmon swimming against the current ♪

♪ Always, I need it too ♪

♪ When I said I do ♪

♪ Courage and faith ♪

♪ A rhythm of positivity ♪

♪ Always, I need it too ♪

♪ When I said I do ♪

♪ Path towards the future ♪

♪ Steps of hope ♪

♪ I can't decide or conclude

On my own ♪

♪ The closer it gets

The scarier it becomes ♪

♪ It gets harder to endure

On my own ♪

♪ Man, you must go with the flow ♪

♪ Let's just go along

With the flow ♪

♪ It seems necessary to me ♪

♪ With courage and faith

This hope I bet on ♪

Hands up.

Sing.

♪ Future ♪

The beginning of this project?

It was before I even debuted.

At least the name was already there.

I had always wanted to try

writing my own music and performing solo.

But I hadn't started planning

anything specific until 2020.

It was between 2019 and 2020.

It's not like I planned to do this,

but it all happened like destiny.

And this is where I am now.

♪ Future ♪

Okay, guys.

Please give it up for the band.

Clemons on drums.

Music Director Asaf on bass.

Jackson on guitar.

Carrice on keys.

Okay, special thanks to our bassist, Matt.

So, thank you so much, friends.

Okay, finally, a huge shoutout

to the beautiful dance crew!

Hey!

Thank you, my fellas.

Chicago, make some noise!

Thank you, Chicago!

Thank you, Lolla!

Thank you, ARMY!

Good night.

I'm about 94 percent done

with all the plans

that I had made.

The final step

won't be as huge as Lollapalooza,

but I think it'll be

a nice present for the fans.

When my album had just been released,

many things worried me.

"Shouldn't there be

more promotion efforts?"

"Why aren't you dancing?"

That kind of feedback did bother me.

So I was quite anxious.

But now that I look back,

the fans seem to love it,

and the project seems

to have been a success.

I think it'll soon be time to say goodbye

to Jack In The Box.

But only to come back as a better artist.

J Hope In The Box

focused on showing j-hope as a person.

On Hope On The Street,

I'll be going back to my roots.

I started out as a dancer.

For me, everything started from there.

So I'd like a chance

to look back on that.

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