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Korean rapper and BTS member j-hope seems impressed by Doechii’s third mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal. During an interview with W Korea on February 25, 2025, he revealed that he was motivated by the album. According to a translated copy of the interview, when asked about what influences him, he said:
“Since I’m a musician, I’m often inspired by things related to music. Recently, I was fascinated by Grammy Awards-winning album, Alligator Bites Never Heal, by Doechii. I’ve watched most of her stage performances and live content. She is my favorite artist these days.”
Social media users appeared excited about his statement. While many looked forward to a collaboration between the two artists, others praised the BTS member’s taste. A person appreciated his support, saying:
“A talented king supporting a talented queen!”
Netizens praised the songstress’s photoshoot, while others complimented hope’s choice.
“J-Hope has great taste! Doechii's album sounds intriguing, and that alligator prop is definitely a bold choice for a photoshoot,” a social media user commented.
“the collab so close I can taste it,” an X user suggested.
“Interesting choice! Unexpected but cool,” a netizen reacted.
Many X users noted that the songstress has become a fan favorite. Some X users feel hope’s compliment was obvious, given the vibration the album created.
“Doechii is everyone's favorite artist right now,” a person opined.
“Doechii’s album Alligator Bites Never Heal has been getting a lot of buzz, so it’s awesome that J-Hope is vibing with it,” another internet user pointed out.
“He knows great minds like him,” an online commentator remarked.
j-hope previously faced backlash for sharing Doechii’s music on TikTok
On February 3, 2025, j-hope posted a TikTok video using Doechii's song "Denial Is a River." This led to criticism from internet users who believed he was leveraging her music for attention, especially since she had just won Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025.
Besides Doechii, j-hope shared that he found inspiration from Tyler, The Creator’s Chromakopia tour videos, which fueled his ambition to create better albums and performances. In the interview, when asked about a pivotal moment in his career, he reflected on the release of Jack In The Box in 2022.
He considered it a breakthrough, especially because of the promotions and his first listening party, which allowed him to connect with artists from different genres. Looking back, he felt that experience helped establish his presence in the music industry. He also mentioned his performance at Lollapalooza, calling it a defining moment that reinforced his belief in his music.
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Regarding his trip to LA after completing military service, j-hope explained that he had planned the visit to work on music, meet new people, and improve his English. Although things didn’t go exactly as expected, he immersed himself in the culture he loved and used the time to prepare for his return.
He also wanted to collaborate with international producers to align with the musical direction he envisioned. Despite some setbacks, he felt satisfied with the unique projects he could pursue in the U.S.
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