J-Hope almost debuted with another company but finally chose BigHit for this reason

May 18, 2025

Many people only heard about Jungkook rejecting seven entertainment agencies to join BigHit, but they don't know that J-Hope also had many opportunities to chose other entertainment agencies to debut. He almost left before BTS debuted but in the end, one thing kept him coming back.

That is the precious friendship between the seven people!

No one imagine what BTS would be like without even one person, especially ARMYs who understand this more than ever over the past two years. Therefore, friendship is truly priceless thing that has created a perfect BTS seven like today.

The story of how BTS almost debuted with only six members because J-Hope left BigHit Music a while before the group debuted has been revealed for many years, but it was not until the BTS rapper shared the details of what happened in the past that fans learned what was "below the iceberg."

Specifically, in a video, J-Hope mentioned his confusion during the time right before BTS debuted. After two years of training with the members of BigHit, it was time for him to seriously think about his future.

At that time, he confessed that he had many options and also received attractive offers from other entertainment companies. Meanwhile, the future of debuting with BTS was still full of obstacles and uncertainties.

"By that time, I had lives with my friends for over two years. Under the circumstances, I was thinking about my future. Should I choose another company to debut? Or should I go back to my original company and be with my friends?" the teenager of J-Hope faced the turning point of his life.

"But the answer was very clear. I just trusted my friends. There was something about that place that put my heart at ease. I didn't even care about the company and just went to see my six friends. I went there and felt like I had found my place. In a way, I think I made the most fateful choice in my life," he recalled.

Previously, fans only know that the group members were very sad about J-Hope's departure when there was only a short time left until the group's debut.

Jungkook was even sadder and cried a lot as he begged J-Hope to stay but couldn't keep him. Meanwhile, RM, who took the role of leader, did everything he could to get J-Hope back. Luckily, the staff and members were able to convince him to come back.

Now, ARMY has a deeper understanding of the story, why he left and what brought him back. The friendship between the members really touched fans.

ARMYs comments:

❥ Their small dorm with the cramped kitchen... The way they lived together and celebrated birthdays and graduation... Hobi couldn't let these friends go... Tears streaming down on my face.

❥ This may be the reason why he left. He probably had offers. Not because the false narrative that the fandom loves to circulate. RM knows they needed him. He went back to be with friends he trained with for two years. He was well-known before debut so no surprise he had options.

❥ Before debut, Hobi left BigHit at one point but decided to come back because he frustrated his six friends only and that's where he felt like home

❥ Hobi had doubts about BigHit's capabilities from the beginning. After a decade, it seems like nothing much has changed. I am immensely proud of Hobi for seeing  control of his career and taking matters into his own hands.

❥ BTS know each other and care for each other so deeply

❥ This answers the questions why he left BigHit for a while but came back eventually. There was no certainly of their debut yet but J-Hope's laser focus on becoming an artist is so strong. He considered other options on how to move forward. He went back home to his family to reflects also thinking about all the hard work his parents, especially his mom, did for him to pursue his passion. Eventually, he made his decision and came back for his six brothers. Ten years after debut, they're now the biggest band in the world.

❥ He had options for sure. He had a choice but he chose his friends. That's how amazing he is. He weighs in his next steps and reflect on them. He also listens to advice. 

❥ Another reason why we love this man! And I'm so happy truths like comes out day by day clarifying ridiculous myths from the past

❥ Please God bring our family back together

❥ You are in a competition about who loves Bangtan more and your opponent is Jung Hoseok lol. I'm afraid you will loose. He don't joke about the boys.