J-Hope of BTS is proving he’s on a mission to defy time itself, working tirelessly in the music scene like he’s in a constant race with the clock. Just as he settles into civilian life, he’s back, gracing Jin’s show Run Jin with his presence, as if he never left. But that’s just the beginning—he followed up with a massive Billboard takeover, as his tracks “LV Bag,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Mona Lisa” are all climbing the charts, making it clear that J-Hope is here for the long haul.
Before fans even had a chance to catch their breath, J-Hope dropped the Sweet Dreams challenge, collaborating with everyone in sight. TWICE? Check. SEVENTEEN? Absolutely. And then, out of the blue—ATEEZ? That’s when things got extra spicy. Yes, ATEEZ, the only non-HYBE group to make the list. From that moment, fans couldn’t help but feel that something was bubbling between J-Hope and ATEEZ.
It all started with J-Hope’s Sweet Dreams challenge collaboration with ATEEZ’s San. Then, he liked Mingi’s dance challenge video. A scroll through his Instagram later, and fans noticed he had also liked Wooyoung’s post using J-Hope’s “On the Street” as the background music. Even more intriguing, ATEEZ’s Mingi set one of J-Hope’s tracks as the background of his Instagram photo.
Then, on April 2, 2025, the plot thickened. J-Hope followed ATEEZ on TikTok. This wasn’t just a casual follow—J-Hope’s follow list is notoriously selective, and ATEEZ is now the only non-HYBE group on it. Of his eight follows—BOY NEXT DOOR, TWS, TXT, KATSEYE, SEVENTEEN, &TEAM, ILLIT, and now ATEEZ—this addition is raising plenty of eyebrows.
Naturally, both ARMY and ATINY are in full detective mode, speculating on what all this means. One fan theorized, “The universe has been trying to tell us this was meant to be!” Another excitedly suggested, “I swear ATEEZ’s next comeback is going to feature J-Hope.” Yet another fan gleefully declared, “This isn’t a drill. J-Hope loves ATEEZ. ATEEZ loves J-Hope. We win.”
With ATEEZ under KQ Entertainment and BTS under BigHit Music (part of the HYBE family), fans are wondering—could a J-Hope x ATEEZ collaboration be on the horizon? A remix? A surprise live performance during J-Hope’s J-HOPE ON THE STAGE 2025 World Tour? Or even a hidden track that will blow fans away? Whatever the case may be, the signs are undeniable. Between the likes, follows, challenges, and mutual admiration, something is definitely brewing. The fandoms are ready for whatever comes next—eyes locked, lightsticks at the ready!
