In "I Live Alone," BTS j-hope boldly revealed his human side despite being a global idol.

In the MBC entertainment program "I Live Alone" broadcast on the 7th, the daily life of BTS j-hope, who is residing in a luxurious mansion in Los Angeles for music work, continued from last week.

Last week, j-hope replaced his breakfast with a morning apple, but this time he enjoyed an endless brunch time. Then j-hope moved in an open car. It turned out that he had an appointment. He met an enigmatic woman, who turned out to be his older sister that looks just like him with a "4-year difference." j-hope said, "It was just right for my sister, who was in the U.S. on business, the timing was perfect" and "We have a close relationship, we are very close."

On the same day, j-hope also shared his concerns that arose from working on music in Los Angeles with his sister. However, not wanting to worry his sister, j-hope noted in an interview with the production team, "Since we are family, even if I share my concerns, I don’t tell her everything." He added, "I tend to endure hardships alone, so I feel like I shouldn’t show my struggles in front of my family, so I feel the need to endure."

Above all, the scene of j-hope recording his new song was captured. Before starting the recording, he communicated directly with the producer and shared opinions about the music. However, j-hope was flustered by his limited English, saying, "I feel really awkward with my blank English." After entering the recording studio, j-hope raised all the inspiration and tension he gained from L.A. and began recording, showing a professional demeanor while rapping that caught attention.

The atmosphere led to a meeting with global hit song producer Benny Blanco. j-hope introduced Benny Blanco, saying, "He’s a very precious friend." It was mentioned that he is the fiancé of Selena Gomez.

Benny Blanco is a songwriter and producer who has collaborated with global pop stars such as Britney Spears, KT, Maroon 5, Anne-Marie, and Ed Sheeran, creating mega-hit songs. He first connected with BTS by producing the single "Bad Decisions" released in 2022 and has continued the relationship by participating in j-hope's solo album.

Continuing, j-hope opened up Benny Blanco's house and prepared a dinner of Korean soul food for Benny Blanco. The published photo captured the moment where the two were sitting on the floor using the sofa as a backrest, showcasing the "K-sofa utilization method," which drew laughter. Particularly, after eating Korean food, Benny Blanco remarked, "If I eat all this, can I become like you?" expressing envy over j-hope's flawless skin.

Afterward, Benny Blanco devoured the Korean dishes prepared by j-hope while engaging in "true friend talk." However, j-hope was once again stuck with English and quickly turned on a translator to continue the conversation. Benny also responded in Korean using a translation app, saying, "I think you’re cute." j-hope commented, "Language is not important when people meet; if the vibes match, we can break down language barriers and form good relationships," and everyone cheered, saying, "If this keeps up, your English will improve." Benny Blanco added, "Come over whenever you want; my house is your house," which moved j-hope.

After returning home, j-hope said, "I don’t know if I ate with Benny Blanco through my eyes or my nose." He then devoured a bowl of ramen. Everyone laughed and remarked, "People living life are all the same." Jeon Hyun-moo stated, "While seeing the global star, I saw the human j-hope, and that made him even cooler."

j-hope described himself, saying, "Living without a purpose is boring. I always feel that once I surpass one level, the next level emerges, and I am the type who moves forward while envisioning the future." He continued, "Therefore, I will work hard on what I can do and do my best within the limits of what I can do." He also expressed his reflection on the video, stating, "I was looking to find out what kind of person I was from the footage; it was a time of finding inspiration and reflecting on who I am."

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