BTS rapper J-Hope shined at the MAMA Awards 2022 on Wednesday (Nov. 30), first with a spectacular walk on the red carpet and then on stage with a performance of the songs “MORE,” “Arson” and “Future,” from his debut solo album Jack in the Box.For the rapper’s performance, he kept to the Jack in the Box theme, first with several ornate boxes piled on stage. J-Hope appeared at the top of the massive display holding a box of his own, which the camera zoomed in on and then showed him-along with a small army of backing dancers- rapping “MORE” from inside a checkered box.
In the fourth minute of his performance, Hope went solo with an enthusiastic rendition of “Arson” accompanied by fiery props and red screens.
The rapper then kept things to a minimum. The fiery stage cooled down when his more peaceful performance of “Future” came on, preceded by screens that read “Music has the power to connect us. Music is what moves the soul, so let’s unite and move into the future.” Hope passionately delivered the chorus of the song – “Always, I need it too/ When I said I do/ Courage and faith/ Rhythm of positivity/ Always, I need it too” – to the audience, who waved glow sticks in tune with the song.
Taking the stage, J-Hope sported a total black look on the red carpet, elegant in a satin lapel suit jacket, an unbuttoned black shirt, pants and shoes. Although his look was more than enough to send ARMY into a panic, even the red carpet commentators couldn’t help themselves, saying “wow” several times before chatting with him.
For the rapper’s performance, he stuck to the Jack in the Box theme, first with several decorated boxes piled on stage. J-Hope appeared on top of the massive display holding a box of his own, which the camera zoomed in on and then showed him-along with a small army of supporting dancers-as he rapped “MORE” from inside a checkered box.After the rapper’s appearance at MAMAs, the official BTS Twitter shared congratulations to the idol and thanked ARMY for making his appearance possible. “
J-Hope set the stage ablaze at the MAMA AWARDS 2022! Including a valuable award that J-Hope and BTS received thanks to ARMY’s cheer/support! Thank you ARMY!”
J-Hope won the award for most popular male artist at the 2022 MAMAs. See the full list of winners and watch J-Hope’s performances and red carpet appearance below.
