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South Korean rapper, songwriter and record producer J-Hope has written songs for his career as a solo musician, band member, and for other performers. His debut mixtape Hope World (2018) charted in ten countries worldwide, debuting atop the Billboard World Albums chart and peaking at number 30 on the Billboard 200, the highest peak by a Korean soloist at the time of release. J-Hope collaborated with numerous in-house producers at his record label Big Hit Entertainment to create the mixtape and is a credited writer on all seven tracks. The mixtape's lead single "Daydream", which debuted at number one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, is a house track discussing J-Hope's struggles as a Korean idol presented in an upbeat style. J-Hope conceptualized the song as a means to discuss "the desires and wishes that every person in the world has but to hold down and cover up" due to his career path. He later released his second solo work in September 2019, a single entitled "Chicken Noodle Soup" featuring American singer Becky G. The song contains lyrics about J-Hope's background in dance, and is performed in three languages: Korean, English, and Spanish. The song peaked at number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the first time a member of BTS has appeared on the chart as a soloist.

He serves as one of the primary songwriters for the pop and hip hop boy band BTS, of which he is a member, appearing as a credited writer on every album released by the group since their debut in 2013. On these albums he primarily works with the Big Hit production team, including company founder Bang Si-hyuk, and fellow BTS rappers RM and Suga. The trio later collaborated to release the trap diss track "Ddaeng", produced by Suga and Korean record producer Jang Yi-jeong and inspired by traditional Korean instrumentals. He has also penned music for other musical endeavors by BTS members, co-writing the song "Otsukare" for the duo Sope, comprising himself and Suga. In addition, he composed much of the melody for the 2016 ballad "Awake", performed by bandmate Jin as his first solo song. In January 2020, the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) promoted J-Hope to a full member of the organization due to the worldwide popularity of the BTS songs "Boy with Luv", "Home", and "Blood Sweat & Tears" which he co-wrote.

J-Hope's work as a writer for musicians outside of BTS has been minimal. In 2012, before his official public debut, he featured on the track "Animal" by former labelmate Jo Kwon and was part of the writing team, which included Swedish EDM producer Avicii. J-Hope also worked with South Korean music pioneer Seo Taiji to adjust portions of the track "Come Back Home", from the album Seo Taiji and Boys IV (1995), which was eventually performed by BTS at the Seo Taiji 25th Anniversary concert in August 2017.

As of May 2024, 144 songs have been attributed to him as a writer and composer by KOMCA.

Songs

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Notes

1. the track samples "El Chapo" by The Game and Skrillex
2. ^ although credited to BTS, the song is a solo track by the listed BTS member
3. RM changed his name from "Rap Monster" to "RM" in 2017. This was one of his first works to be credited under the new name.
4. samples "Born Sinner" from J. Cole's 2013 album of the same name
5. the track samples "Chicken Noodle Soup" by Webstar and Young B featuring The Voice of Harlem
6. remake of the original song by Seo Taiji and Boys, released as part of the Seo Taiji 25th Anniversary event
7. though officially credited to BTS, the song is by the duo Sope, made up of J-Hope and fellow BTS rapper Suga
8. the track samples “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” by Ol' Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan

References

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24. ^ Pony Canyon (2014). Wake Up (CD booklet). BTS. Japan: Pony Canyon. EAN 4988013135987.
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30. ^ Big Hit Entertainment (2017). Love Yourself: Her (CD booklet). BTS. South Korea: Big Hit Entertainment. EAN 8804775083280.
31. ^ Universal Music Japan (2018). Face Yourself (CD booklet). BTS. Japan: Universal Music Japan. EAN 4988031271094.
32. ^ Big Hit Music (2022). Proof (CD booklet). BTS. South Korea: Big Hit Music. EAN 8809848751110.
33. ^ Big Hit Entertainment (2019). Map of the Soul: Persona (CD booklet). BTS. South Korea: Big Hit Entertainment.
34. ^ Big Hit Entertainment (2015). The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1 (CD booklet). BTS. South Korea: Big Hit Entertainment. EAN 8804775062179.
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36. ^ "Songs Registered Under "Skool Luv Affair"". Korea Music Copyright Association. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
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38. "Songs Registered Under "화양연화 Young Forever"". Korea Music Copyright Association. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
39. "Songs Registered Under "Chicken Noodle Soup"". Korea Music Copyright Association. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
40. "Songs Registered Under "Come Back Home"". Korea Music Copyright Association. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
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44. ^ "Songs Registered Under "HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1"". Korea Music Copyright Association. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
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