On December 23, South Korean social media app Weverse released a teaser for his upcoming interview with BTS member J-Hope which will be featured in his Weverse magazine. The 20-second black-and-white teaser included several close-up shots of the BTS member, who was wearing several snake rings on his fingers.
BTS's j-hope teaser quickly went viral online with fans speculating that the idol's future projects would be announced in the upcoming interview.
Hence, fans flooded the internet with their anticipation and excitement for his eagerly awaited return after completing his military training in October this year.
One user commented on X:
“This is the weirdest thing you've ever seen??”
Many other fans dropped their speculations online. While some said that BTS member J-Hope is about to announce his new album in the interview, others expected a world tour.
Omggggggggggg theory: There will be indirect spoilers in this interview and you won't know until much later. one fan speculated.
“Okay, I'll connect some dots, Seokjin's WV magazine was hot and he was happy, and we got an album of him and he's very happy and sexy… so that means Hobi's new album will be… related to snake… which means… oh, ” Another fan commented.
“Album announcement at midnight on December 24th????” stated one fan.
“My baby, my love, my star is BAAACK!!!!! The world tour announcement is coming, I know it” one fan wrote.
After seeing several snake rings on his fingers in Weverse's latest teaser, some are saying that BTS's new album is likely related to snakes.
“Hobi's new album is about to have something to do with the snake in the title, huh? Cobra? King Cobra? Snakes in the grass? Serpentine? Something. It even has snake rings…” Another fan commented.
“You know what else is coming. New album and world tour. Princely Clown Nation.” one fan wrote.
“Way to lose my breath bc this is the first time I've been involved in this when I announce a tour and thank God it hasn't happened (yet).” stated another fan.
Rumors have circulated about a new BTS album due in November 2024
On November 15, 2024, Korean media Naver announced that BTS J-Hope She will release an album before the group's comeback in 2025. The rumors were sparked when the media released the report regarding HYBE Labels' stock values.
According to its report, the entertainment company's stock prices were expected to rise with the BTS member's impending release Kim SeokjinThe first solo album of, happyand J-Hope's second record before the group's return in the latter half of 2025.
Earlier, on October 17, BTS member J-Hope officially completed his 18-month military service, having enlisted in April 2023.
Shortly after he left serviceappeared as the first pitcher in the 2024 Korean Series game on October 23, 2024. This was his first public appearance after his discharge from the military.
In related news, J-Hope will appear as a guest on an upcoming episode of BTS's Jin Run Janewhich will be released on December 24, 2024 via BANGTAN TV's YouTube channel.
Edited by Prem Deshpande
