J-Hope earned the title “Sunshine” from fans because of his bright and bubbly personality. The BTS rapper always has a huge smile on his face and is known for making others, especially his members, laugh.
But in Episode 3 of BTS’s new docuseries Break The Silence, J-Hope looked more worried than bubbly midway through the latest installment. The 26-year-old rapper, songwriter, dancer, and record producer then admitted that he’s scared of this one thing that idols couldn’t avoid.
J-Hope accompanied Jimin on a trip to an iPad store. However, J-Hope opted to stay in the car when Jimin went out to buy the latest model, mainly because he didn’t want to attract attention. He even declined when the staff suggested that he and Jimin should wear masks because he said it might make them stand out more from the crowd.
While in the car, J-Hope looked extremely worried for Jimin when he saw a large crowd forming. “They’re taking so many photos. It’s getting crowded. I think he should leave,” he said.
Later on, a staff member told them that there was paparazzi in a white van nearby. J-Hope and Jimin quickly looked out the window to see the vehicle. (Watch the clip here). While Jimin was amazed by it, J-Hope clearly looked frightened. “That’s scary. Things like that sometimes scare me,” he said. (Watch the clip here).
ARMYs then took to Twitter to share how sad they were to see J-Hope scared.
“Hobi said he is sometimes scared of paparazzi. Pleaaaseeee protect our little sunshine and give him all the peace in life,” one begged. “That specific part where hobi got really scared w/ paparazzi made me really sad,” another one shared. “Hobi was really scared of those paparazzi. I know they’re famous and all but why can’t people respect their privacy?” one ARMY wrote.
The next clip of the docuseries then showed an interview segment, where J-Hope shared that being a performer is his “calling.” That being said, the BTS rapper had to face his fears, such as paparazzi.
“It’s a bit embarrassing for me to say this myself, and I don’t know if I should say it, but now that I’ve reached this point and I’m in this position, I see it as a sort of calling,” J-Hope said. “Of course, being an idol is… It makes you shine brightly, but it’s accompanied by fear. Sometimes I want to hide or avoid it. At times, I want to let it go. But this position is… the eyes of so many people are watching, and their love and attention are the things that make it hard to let go. It could be that where you stand now is what defines you."
