J-Hope Meets Dončić and Receives Sneakers at NBA Game in LA

J-Hope and Dončić met at an NBA game in Los Angeles, where J-Hope received sneakers and shared a friendly moment. Their meeting sparked debates online, especially among Korean fans, who compared the fame of J-Hope and Dončić. He later sold out a three-day solo concert at BMO Stadium, becoming the first Asian solo artist to achieve this in the U.S.

J-Hope Attends NBA Game in Los Angeles

J-Hope of BTS recently attended an NBA game in Los Angeles. On April 3, he shared photos on social media from Crypto.com Arena. He watched the game between the LA Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. In the photos, he held a custom jersey with his name and the number 94. J-Hope, born in 1994, appeared deeply engaged in the match.

J-Hope Meets Luka Dončić Before the Game

Before the game began, J-Hope met Luka Dončić and received a pair of sneakers from him. They took a photo together, capturing their lighthearted exchange. NBA’s official account and the LA Lakers’ social media welcomed J-Hope’s visit. Both posted several photos and videos of him at the arena. According to the NBA, he arrived early to catch the LA game.

Billboard Achievement with “Mona Lisa”

J-Hope’s new single “Mona Lisa” recently debuted at No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100. This marks his seventh solo entry on the chart. His previous solo tracks include “Chicken Noodle Soup” in 2019 and “On the Street” in 2023. His solo career continues to gain recognition in the U.S. music scene.

MLBPARK Community Reacts to J-Hope and Dončić Meeting

In Korea, the meeting between J-Hope and Luka Dončić sparked interest on the community forum MLBPARK. Members exchanged detailed information about the sneakers involved. Dončić had gifted J-Hope a pair of unreleased Nike Luka 4 “Space Navigator.” Meanwhile, J-Hope was seen wearing Air Jordan 3 “Seoul 2.0.” Members admired both pairs, praising their design and rarity.

Who Is More Famous?

The encounter led to lively debates on fame between the two stars. Some fans said it was an honor for J-Hope to meet Dončić, while others felt the opposite. Dončić has 10.5 million Instagram followers, while J-Hope has 50.5 million. Despite this gap, many agreed that Dončić is more famous among men. In the end, users concluded both stars likely felt honored to meet each other.

J-Hope’s Solo Concert in LA Sells Out

J-Hope visited LA primarily for his solo concerts from April 4 to 6. Held at BMO Stadium, all three shows sold out completely. MLBPARK users expressed surprise that he filled the large venue alone, without BTS. J-Hope is now the first Asian solo artist to sell out a stadium concert in the U.S.

The Discharge of J-Hope: A Celebration of His Military Service

J-Hope completed his military service and was warmly greeted by Jin, who had already finished his own service. During his discharge ceremony, J-Hope expressed gratitude to his fans and the citizens of Wonju for their support.

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