#HappyBirthdayJhope

Fans of the South Korean rapper and dancer J-Hope on Tuesday joined in celebrating his 26th birthday. A popular member of boy band BTS, J-Hope, whose real name is Jung Hoseok, is known for being fun-loving off stage but serious during practice and performances.

As the clock struck midnight, he started a live stream on the Vlive app to celebrate his birthday with followers around the world and shared a photo of himself on the group's Weverse app. Fans used the Twitter hashtag #HappyBirthdayJhope to post anniversary messages. @BtsSiham1 said: “Birthdays are the new beginnings, for new times to come, for all the new plans, for all the new hopes, so feel new and young. Happy birthday to you and have a nice day.”

@emforkeeps said: “Happy birthday Hobi! I always wish that you'll be more happy like how you give happiness to the people around you. You will always be my hope.”

@gyuricf said: “Happy birthday Hobi! Our hope, our brightest sunshine and most talented dancer, we love you.” @NoonaTae_ said: “You were the best thing that ever happened to me. My rapper, my singer, my prince of fashion, my king of dancer. Hoseok, there's an empty place in my heart, it's waiting for you, you can live there forever. For our hopes on earth, happy birthday.” @I_need_candies said: “Thank you for always animating the members with your way of being. You are amazing and you are a wonderful dancer. I hope you have an unforgettable one and never stop smiling. I love you Hobi.”

@Rodelovesyou said: “Happiest birthday to one of the most amazing men of the universe. Hobi, we love you so much.” festival features a wide array of entertainment activities for all ages. It ends on Feb. 29.

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