Kuwentong Bangtan: Hope World X 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Because Hope is back in our purple world, here’s a review on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Jules Verne), Hobi’s inspo and influence for his first album “Hope World” that landed #82 on Billboard back in 2018.

J-Hope’s Hope World, his first full-length album, is a vibrant exploration of optimism, self-reflection, and personal growth. Drawing inspiration from Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, which J-Hope read in high school, the album mirrors the adventurous spirit of Captain Nemo’s underwater journey. Just as Nemo explores the vast unknown, J-Hope dives deep into his psyche, navigating through waves of hope, ambition, and introspection.

Tracks like “Daydream” and “Hope World” convey his dreams and aspirations, reminiscent of Verne’s theme of discovery, while maintaining an upbeat and colorful tone that reflects J-Hope’s own unique worldview.

That narrative of Hobi’s uniqueness continues on in two more albums that were released during BTS’ Military era, namely Jack in the Box and HOTS Vol. 1. We get to see the evolution of our HOPE as artist and lifelong learner.

This is J-HOPE. This is BTS. APOBANGPO!