BTS’ J-Hope has dropped his latest single, Mona Lisa, on March 21, 2025. The song is accompanied by an eye-catching music video. It is his second solo release this year, following Sweet Dreams with Miguel.
J-Hope has blended hip-hop and R&B influences in Mona Lisa to create an upbeat track, Billboard reports. The song majorly features admiration for someone's beauty and likens it to Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece. The release has already generated a frenzy among fans as the music video is quickly gaining traction online.
Take a look at the official MV of BTS' J-Hope's Mona Lisa:
Fans were quick to gather in the comment section of the YouTube video as they shared their reactions to the newly dropped single. Below are what some of them had to comment:
"J-hope you are our masterpiece," declared a fan.
"J-hope - perfect. Song - perfect. Lyrics - perfect. Choreography - perfect. Visual - perfect. Fashion - perfect. Everything is perfect, he never disappoints!" hyped another.
"I AM OBSESSED WITH THE SONG OMG THIS DESERVES SO MUCH HYPE," opined a third.
"Banger after Banger. Post millitary JHope is on another level. He is on fire, insane, amazing just incredible. He made this song for us, ARMY, let's reach to million in 24 hours. We can do it and we will," penned a fourth.
"Everything is stunning in this song! Let's stream army's...," expressed a fifth.
Netizens also weighed in on the BigHit Music's official X post that featured J-Hope's 'Mona Lisa' announcement:
"What drug did j-hope put into mona lisa," joked an X user.
"I miss when K-pop was just PSY breaking the internet with horse moves. This ain’t it," noted another.
"my only complaint is that this is too short !! oh i love you so much my performer J-HOPE," penned a third.
"Hobi is the master of the short masterpieces," declared a fourth.
"You are spectacular, Jung Hoseok. Thank you for giving us so much, for your music, for transmitting so much to us; you illuminate everything and it is truly divine to be able to listen to your songs. I love you so much, Hobi, thank you," expressed a fifth.
J-Hope's 'Mona Lisa' explored
J-Hope's 'Mona Lisa' reportedly draws inspiration from da Vinci's renowned painting of the same name. The track seemingly uses the Mona Lisa as a metaphor for a love interest whose beauty is deeply personal. Per Pinkvilla, BigHit Music detailed the latest track, stating,
"MONA LISA is a hip-hop and R&B track that celebrates a captivating person by playfully comparing them to the iconic masterpiece Mona Lisa, which has charmed the world for centuries. Through this song, J-Hope conveys that true allure lies not in one’s external beauty but in the unique qualities that make the person special."
In the music video, J-Hope moves through a museum-like setting with multiple outfits and dance sequences. The BTS singer and rapper J-Hope also gave fans a sneak peek of the song during a live performance at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
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