J-Hope, a member of the popular K-pop group BTS, recently opened up about how American rapper J. Cole changed his mindset about his language barrier during their collaboration for J-Hope’s new track “On the Street”. Both J-Hope and BTS have been long-term fans of J. Cole, with J-Hope even calling him his idol. Fans were thrilled when the announcement was made that J-Hope would be collaborating with J. Cole, who had been a significant source of inspiration for him.
In celebration of the release of the track, J-Hope went live to chat with his fans and share some stories about the song. During the live session, he revealed that he exchanged numbers with J. Cole after returning to Korea and texted him, apologizing for his limited use of English. To his surprise, J. Cole reassured him, saying that compared to his grasp of Korean, J-Hope’s English was much better.
The interaction with J. Cole helped J-Hope change his perspective on the language barrier. He admitted that he hadn’t considered how difficult it must be for J. Cole to communicate in a language that was not his first. The experience showed J-Hope that language barriers could be overcome with empathy and understanding.
The collaboration between J-Hope and J. Cole on “On the Street” resulted in a unique fusion of K-pop and American rap. The song has received widespread acclaim from both BTS and J. Cole fans, who appreciate the collaboration between two artists who have been sources of inspiration for each other.
Overall, J-Hope’s experience with J. Cole is an excellent example of how collaboration and communication can help people overcome language barriers and broaden their perspectives.
