On June 16, 2025, a clip featuring BTS' j-hope's father hugging Suga at the Hope on the Stage concert held at Goyang Stadium, South Korea, circulated on social media. The More singer's father hugged the six members of the band present at the event.
While the father hugged each member, he embraced Suga for much longer. He talked with him and gently touched his face, showcasing his love for the artist.
Soon, Min Yoongi and j-hope's father's interaction went viral among the fandom. An X user tweeted:
"we won as a fandom, we won as a family all we know is we KEEP WINNINGGGG no other artists could ever come close to whatever this relationship we're having...my precious family."
The fandom stated that BTS was like one big extended family. They loved to see the members showcasing affection for each other.
"He hugged them like his sons. But that gentle touch on Yoongi's face was like him saying: "you've been strong". Ok, I made myself cry,"- a fan reacted.
"hobi's dad hugs members like hobi hobi grew up in such a loving family and no wonder he's so caring,"- a fan mentioned.
"BTS is literally one big extended family. It's so touching to see their parents embrace other members as their own, too,"- a fan commented.
The internet users observed the love and respect in the manner BTS' j-hope's father hugged each member.
"the overflowing love and respect in each hug, each handshake, each bow.. this is the sweetest thing ever, and seeing this on father's day is just the icing on the cake,"- a user reacted.
"yoongi also not only let him, but kept his hands on his waist the entire time (including some gentle patpats). he didn't let go until hobi's dad did what a rare precious yoongi hug. they truly are family,"- a user shared.
"remember the members saying they have an extra (6) pair of parents because they’re all family to eo,"- a user mentioned.
BTS' j-hope released the third digital single, Killin' It Girl, on June 13, 2025, through BigHit Music. It was distributed by YG Plus.
The track was penned by songwriters, including Cirkut, Blake Slatkin, Theron Thomas, Jessica Agombar, GloRilla, and Pdogg.
It was composed by Cirkut, Blake Slatkin, Jessica Agombar, Theron Thomas, j-hope, GloRilla, Pdogg, and j-hope. Killin' It Girl track was accompanied by a music video uploaded on HYBE LABELS' official YouTube channel.
Following the release of the song, it charted at the No.1 position on the iTunes Top Songs chart in sixty-one locations.
BTS' j-hope recently wrapped his first solo world tour, Hope On The Stage.