On May 25 (кσяєαn time), BTS held the second night of their concert series, BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG', at Allegiant Stadium in the United States. During the performance that day, j-hope absolutely shined on the live stage with his signature rap tone and captivating dance moves, once again proving why he is known as K-pop’s “dance master” while receiving an explosive response from the au∂ιєnce.
The idol’s stage fashion also drew everyone’s attention! As soon as he stepped onto the stage with the familiar opening line, “Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan,” he immediately sent all 60,000 fans into nonstop screams and overwhelming excitement. His fierce black leather outfit perfectly complemented his tall, well-proportioned physique, instantly becoming the center of attention. j-hope’s uniquely highlighted hairstyle further enhanced his rebellious rockstar-like visuals.
However, the thing that ѕнσ¢кed fans the most during this first part of concert was none other than… j-hope’s υиєχρє¢тє∂ lip piercing!
Specifically, during the opening performances, fans quickly noticed that the rapper appeared with a piercing placed right below his lower lip — in a position quite similar to the piercing Jungkook once had in the past. Within just minutes, social media exploded over j-hope’s rebellious and seductive new appearance. Many people were especially surprised because j-hope has never really been a member known for getting piercings.
However, after calmly rewatching close-up videos and photos, many ARMYs began to realize that the piercing might actually be fake. In the soundcheck video uploaded by j-hope before the concert, there was absolutely no sign of a piercing below his lip. Similarly, in several photos taken during later performances, such as Body To Body, there was no visible trace of the piercing either.
It seems likely that j-hope used a fake piercing to complete the rebellious visual concept that matched the fierce black leather outfits for performances like Hooligan and “2.0.” And it must be admitted that the choice worked incredibly well. Excited fan reactions flooded the comments under videos and photos shared across social media, including:
- I bet it’s just like the ones JK had before he got his actual piercing—those fake/prop ones, since he’s said no to piercings before. BUT it's still crazy jhopeeeeee
- This is fake right?? It has to be. I’m not ready for facial piercing Jung Hoseok
- His under lips piercing motivates me. Jung fvking HOSEOK !???? Piercing !?#£-?! Wtfff
- It’s probs a fake one but he looks so good omg. I'M DOWN BAD FOR HIS LIPS PIERCING
- It was fake but very hot for the few songs he had it. This piercing looks really good on him
- This is on another level. That piercing + the smile = dangerous combo
- J-HOPE WITH A LIP PIERCING??? EXCUSE ME??? I genuinely stopped breathing for a second when the camera zoomed in
- The way Hoseok went from sunshine boyfriend energy to full-on rockstar hooligan is actually insane. That piercing changed lives
- I know it’s probably fake but honestly? The damage is already DONE. j-hope looked ridiculously attractive tonight
- Not j-hope suddenly serving rebellious bad boy visuals in leather with a lip piercing… ARMYs are NOT surviving BTS 2.0
- Hobi decided to attack us with the most dangerous rockstar look imaginable. Oh it gets hotter and hotter tonight
Fans’ reactions were just as intense as when they discovered that j-hope had added his iconic phrase, “I’m your hope, you’re my hope,” onto both knees several years after BTS’s famous friendship tattoos. j-hope continues to prove his increasingly mature, bold, and unpredictable charm in the BTS 2.0 era.
In fact, fans have already started noticing a clear shift in j-hope’s style ever since BTS entered their “chapter 2” era. No longer limited to his familiar bright, energetic, and lovable image, the idol has been experimenting with much bolder concepts. Beyond tattoos, fake piercings, and highlighted hair, fans have also witnessed daring outfits confidently showing off his abs during the promotions for Killing It Girl. All of it has continuously left ARMY absolutely stunned by his dramatic transformation!
