When is J-hope's birthday?

J-hope's birthday is February 18. He was born on February 18, 1994 in Gwangju, South Korea.

J-hope is 32 years old, and turns 33 on his next birthday, February 18.

Who shares a birthday with J-hope?

Famous people who share J-hope's February 18 birthday include Toni Morrison, Alessandro Volta, John Travolta, Ramakrishna and Mary I.

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J-hope — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 18 February 1994 · Age: 32

How old is J-hope?

J-hope is 32 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 18 February 1994.

Gwangju-born rapper and main dancer of BTS whose solo album Jack in the Box explored fame and identity

Did you know?He was a street dancer in Gwangju before joining Big Hit Entertainment.

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Date of birth18 February 1994
Age32
NationalitySouth Korean
BirthplaceGwangju, South Korea

Editor's Take:

J-Hope is the main dancer and one of the rappers in BTS, the Korean group that became a worldwide phenomenon. He grew up in street-dance crews and brought that energy to the group's choreography. Within BTS he is known as an upbeat presence. His solo work has been darker and more experimental. Jack in the Box explored fame and identity. His Lollapalooza headline set marked a milestone for Korean music in America. He completed his military service in 2024.

Key Milestones

2013: Debuts with BTS
2018: Releases his mixtape Hope World
2022: Releases Jack in the Box and headlines Lollapalooza
2023: Begins military service

Jung Ho-seok (Korean: 정호석; born February 18, 1994), known professionally as J-Hope (제이홉; stylized in lower case), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. He made his debut as a member of South Korean boy band BTS in 2013, under Big Hit Entertainment.

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J-Hope: BTS Rapper and Dancer

South Korean rapper and dancer, born 1994

J-hope was born in Gwangju on 18 February 1994.

He was born Jung Ho-seok in Gwangju, South Korea.

He debuted with BTS in 2013.

He became the first Korean artist to headline the main stage at Lollapalooza in 2022.

Career highlights

2013BTS: group debuts
2018Hope World: solo mixtape
2022Jack in the Box: first solo album
2022Lollapalooza: headlines in Chicago
2023Military: begins national service

Age: 32
Status: Living

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When is J-hope's birthday?: J-hope's birthday is February 18. He was born on February 18, 1994 in Gwangju, South Korea.
How old is J-hope?: J-hope is 32 years old, and turns 33 on his next birthday, February 18.
Who shares a birthday with J-hope?: Famous people who share J-hope's February 18 birthday include Toni Morrison, Alessandro Volta, John Travolta, Ramakrishna and Mary I.

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