'Killin¡¯ It Girl': BTS J-Hope joins Jungkook, V & Jimin in going shirtless for Chapter 2¡ªARMY in meltdown mode!
Set to release on June 13¡ªthe same day BTS debuted¡ª"Killin¡¯ It Girl" by J-hope is set to feature rapper GloRilla and is described as a track that channels the electric rush of love at first sight, complete with honest, fearless lyrics.
J-Hope is making a comeback¡ªand he's not holding back! The BTS rapper just dropped a jaw-dropping teaser and pictures for his upcoming single Killin' It Girl, and it's clear: Chapter 2 J-Hope is on a whole new level.
Released on May 29, the teaser photos show a confident, shirtless J-Hope serving raw energy and undeniable charisma. Blending gritty black-and-white portraits with vivid color shots, the visuals lean into a moody, grunge-inspired aesthetic¡ªreminiscent of his earlier solo work like "MORE," but with a sharper edge.
j-hope ¡®Killin' It Girl¡¯ Concept Photo - 10 out of 10#jhope #??? #jhope_KillinItGirl pic.twitter.com/65t3EGXnjP
¡ª BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 29, 2025
Killin' It Girl
Set to release on June 13¡ªthe same day BTS debuted¡ªKillin' It Girl is set to feature rapper GloRilla and is described as a track that channels the electric rush of love at first sight, complete with honest, fearless lyrics.
ARMY lose control
J-Hope now joins his bandmates Jungkook, V, and Jimin, all of whom turned heads with shirtless visuals during their solo eras. Naturally, ARMYs have taken over X (formerly known as Twitter), raving over the teasers and speculating on what kind of sonic and visual experience he'll deliver next.
One said, "so this was his "mature side" interesting, I wanna see more....."
so this was his "mature side" interesting, I wanna see more..... ????? https://t.co/zPttqD0QHz pic.twitter.com/qxE7H7ffwd
¡ª Bea (@Celia_GomezR) May 29, 2025
Another said, "LOOK HOW FAR WE HAVE COME."
LOOK HOW FAR WE HAVE COME BITCHES !!!!!!! https://t.co/1pJleukL5z pic.twitter.com/nWxZ7EStaR
¡ª ?????????????? (@AngJeonJenkins) May 29, 2025
One even joked and wrote, "Lies" and add the picture of V from SUCHWITA - SUGA's show - where he said "Chapter 2 has nothing to do with taking our shirts off".
LIES. #jhope_KillinItGirl https://t.co/ls2DvSaRpv pic.twitter.com/nZteIlpNkR
¡ª ?? (@__LY_BTS) May 29, 2025
With this bold new image and high-profile collaboration, J-Hope's comeback isn't just highly anticipated¡ªit's already iconic.
More about BTS
Fans are also eager to see and are wondering if his fellow BTS members, who are scheduled to complete their military service in June, will join him during his performance at the BTS FESTA in South Korea.
Jin and J-Hope were the first to complete their mandatory military service, in June and October 2024 respectively. Now, the spotlight shifts to the remaining five members¡ªRM, V, Jungkook, Jimin, and SUGA¡ªwho are all expected to return to civilian life in June 2025.
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Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop.
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