BTS’ j-hope TO RELEASE A NEW SOLO SINGLE "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" ON MARCH 7
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j-hope of 21st century pop icons BTS is set to release a new solo single, "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)," and an accompanying music video on March 7. The single marks j-hope’s highly-anticipated first solo project in a year since the release of his Special Album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1 in March 2024.
A soulful blend of pop and R&B, "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" expresses the desire to love and be loved. On the track, j-hope teams up with Grammy-award winning artist Miguel, further expanding his diverse portfolio of collaborators across numerous genres. The two artists showcase effortless chemistry with their smooth, groovy vocal performances blending seamlessly to perfect a chart-ready global hit.
The global trendsetter made the announcement ahead of his first-ever solo world tour, 'HOPE ON THE STAGE,’ which will feature a total of 31 shows in 15 cities across the world. The tour is set to kick off with a three-day run in Seoul from February 28 to March 2 at the KSPO DOME, with all three shows available for livestreaming via Weverse.
A true game-changer, j-hope became the first South Korean artist to headline a major U.S. music festival with his gripping performance at Lollapalooza 2022. He further solidified his artistic vision through the simultaneous release of the HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1 album and its accompanying six-part docuseries, demonstrating a bold and innovative approach authentic to his artistry. j-hope continues to break new ground with his upcoming Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium shows on April 4 and 6, making history as the first male solo Korean artist to headline a stadium concert in North America and is also set to headline Lollapalooza Berlin 2025.
In the lead-up to the official release of "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel),” j-hope will unveil a diverse array of content, offering fans a glimpse into the long-awaited single.
About j-hope
j-hope (Jeong, Hoseok) is a South Korean rapper, dancer, songwriter, music producer and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Known as the ‘lead dancer’ of the group, j-hope boasts his performance skills that are nearly perfect. His originality in music as an artist also comes from the fact that he learned music through dance. j-hope has been participating in making music such as “Intro : Boy Meets Evil” and “MAMA” in WINGS, and his solo works. j-hope’s first mixtape Hope World (March 2018) expressed his honest emotions and personal narratives, suggesting his vision as an artist. Globally-famed “Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)” released in 2019 showcased his own musical personality with exhilarating energy and performance. j-hope also validated his capability as a creative director by leading all aspects—from music to concept and visual elements—of his solo album, Jack In The Box (July 2022), which addresses his passion and agony he goes through as an artist. In 2022, j-hope made history as the first South Korean act to headline a main stage at Lollapalooza. j-hope released a special album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1 alongside docuseries ‘HOPE ON THE STREET’ in March 2024. He is set to embark on his highly-anticipated first solo world tour ‘j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE’ starting in February 2025.
About Miguel
Over the last decade, Miguel has established himself as a consummate artist who is unafraid to follow his creative impulses. Often referred to as a once-in-a-generation talent, Miguel captivates his fans through his emotive songwriting, rich production and powerful live performances. The son of a Mexican father and an African-American mother, Miguel Jontel Pimentel grew up in San Pedro, a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood in Southern Los Angeles. He developed a passion for music early in life – both his parents being music lovers. His GRAMMY-Award-winning “Adorn” was RIAA certified 3x Platinum and is just one of his 15 songs to hit the Billboard Hot 100. As the recipient of 13 GRAMMY nominations, it’s no surprise Miguel’s previous two albums debuted at #1 on Billboard’s R&B Albums Chart, of which Wildheart debuted at #2 on Billboard’s top 200 albums. In 2023, his single “Sure Thing” went viral on TikTok with over 23 million Creations as it not only broke the record for the most weeks ever spent on Hot R&B/Hip Hop Chart (totaling 78 weeks) but also surged to #1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay Chart. Most recently, Miguel released his critically acclaimed new single and visual for “Always Time,” which is the first taste of new music as he ushers in a new era. Boasting a resume full of solo hits, as well as collaborations with Lenny Kravitz, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, J. Cole, Tame Impala, Travis Scott, and A$AP Rocky among others, Miguel has proven himself to be one of R&B’s all-time sonic visionaries.