J-Hope Net Worth: Why Is He The Richest BTS Member?

J-Hope’s net worth is the biggest among BTS members. How did he accumulate such a massive fortune?

J-Hope, or Jung Hoseok in real life, was born in Gwangju, South Korea. The 26-year-old musician is multi-talented: he raps, sings, dances, produces and writes songs. It is no wonder he is the richest among BTS members, which says a lot because the group has massive fortune.

BTS, which stands for Bangtan Boys, was formed in 2013. The group needs no further introduction as they have taken the world by storm. Their popularity helps bring in about $3.6 billion to the South Korean economy via tourism, concert tickets and merchandise sales.

For J-Hope, his talents have been evident ever since. Before being a member of BTS, he has already carved a name for himself as a dancer. He was once a part of Neuron, an underground dance group. Moreover, J-Hope was crowned best dancer in a national competition in 2008.

With such talent, it is not surprising J-Hope launched a solo album. Going for solo projects is not new to K-pop stars. This usually happens when a group takes a break, with some pursuing hosting, acting or releasing solo efforts.

J Hope's solo album was named "Hope World." It eventually reached the top of the charts globally, which contributed to his massive fortune. His net worth is estimated to be around $12 million.

In an interview with TIME, J-Hope shared that "Hope World" is his calling card to the world. He added that he was inspired by fellow members RM and SUGA to release a mixtape after the two launched their own.

With the success of mixtapes of J-Hope, RM and SUGA, fans may expect other members to also replicate the solo efforts soon. This will make them even more memorable to fans as they embark on new adventures and also offer other sides of themselves.