"I get this question a lot."

Every person has different sides to them. For example, the person you are with your friends may be very different from the person you are at work.

This is also true of celebrities, which is why Disney+ asked J-Hope from BTS about who he really is.

When asked if there's a big difference between the artist J-Hope and his real name, Jung Hoseok, he wasn't sure if there was one.

"I live as J-Hope and Jung Hoseok… I'm not sure if there's a limit or not." — J-Hope

People ask him what's different about the two versions of himself, but they're both him, so it's hard to tell.

"I get this question a lot. "What makes Jung Hoseok different from J-Hope? Then I think, "Jung Hoseok and J-Hope are both me. How are they different?" — J-Hope

Even though it's hard to point out a difference, he says that the professionalism of how each "persona" presents itself can be different. You will show different sides of yourself at work and at home, but they are both a part of who you are.

"I guess the only difference is whether you are more casual or more business-like. There are certainly some hopes for J-Hope." — J-Hope

If J-Hope shows his professional side, Jung Hoseok's home life shows his more relaxed side.

"You know, Jung Hoseok is just me in my pajamas with my hair not washed." — J-Hope

But it's not as easy as it seems to draw the line: This laid-back side of him is also a part of J-Hope.

"But that's another part of J-Hope as well." — J-Hope

"And if you want, I can show you those parts. I don't care. Laughs" — J-Hope

Since J-Hope is always true to himself, it can be hard to tell him apart from Jung Hoseok.

Even though there are only a few small differences between the two, like whether it's professional or casual, they are the same and make up the same J-Hope.

He is the same person whether you call him J-Hope or Jung Hoseok. He works hard, is kind, and is humble.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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