In celebration of their upcoming 10th debut anniversary, BTS recently released a special single titled “Take Two”.
Unsurprisingly, fans were elated to get new music from the boy group featuring all of the members, especially with Jin and J-Hope currently fulfilling their military requirements.
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— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) June 9, 2023
However, after the song was released, people noticed what has become a frustrating and disappointing trend with some of BTS’s more recent music.
When taking a look at the line distribution of “Take Two”, it’s clear that the rappers of the group — RM, Suga, and J-Hope — have much fewer lines than the vocalist. And of the rappers, J-Hope has the least lines out of all of them, with a shocking 1/6 the amount of lines that Jungkook has.
The difference is even more evident when looking at the data through the percentage of lines that each member has.
As mentioned, this isn’t the first time that the rappers — and J-Hope in particular — have been given such few lines in BTS’s songs. Here are a few examples of their more recent line distributions.
Fans have taken to social media to express their outrage and disappointment in J-Hope’s lack of lines. It was even predicted by some, who aren’t surprised but are understandably upset.
And people wonder why Hsk’s genuine fans are tired, disappointed, and longing for him to break out of that box for good?? https://t.co/CsbxBiaQFH
— Caprina
waiting on the street (@CaprinaSummers) June 9, 2023
Another song with j-hope singing less than 10 seconds
I think that that company has already realized the success of Hobi and the good reviews of his verses in solo and group songs.
So they don’t want him to draw much attention. Jealousy? sabotage? fear?
And now we’re going to… pic.twitter.com/UeqTzyw8lF
— J-HOPE GLOBAL FANCLUB (@JhopeGlobalFan) June 9, 2023
4 lines and 10sec? This is humiliating for a wholesome artist as Jhope. #free_Jhope https://t.co/rXsSpq8y9H
— Mica waiting for Hobi (@sprezecee) June 9, 2023
Fans even trended the hashtag #FreeJhope in order to draw attention to the issue.
It’s everytime the same old s*it. Jhope mostly gets the fewest lines. “It depends on the song.” Maybe yes, but he is a singer and a rapper, so maybe they could show more of his abilities. I love the other members, but I think JHope deserves it too…
— yasmeen⁷
TAKE TWO IS OUT (@lil_hope_04) June 9, 2023
#JHOPE deserves more than this،
His beautiful voice should have been used more in this song.#Freejhope— Y (@Yooinna___) June 9, 2023
If you want to hear again what Jhope is capable of, listen to Hobipalloza. Today, Arson sounds more powerful than ever #freeJHope
— Mica waiting for Hobi (@sprezecee) June 9, 2023
Hopefully J-Hope will be more heavily included in the rest of BTS’s 10th anniversary plans.
