𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 : "Singing The Masterpiece: BTS J-hope drops new single entitled 'Mona Lisa'" by Matt A. Tejido

 

Published by: Kristine Caye Emono

Date Published: April 9, 2025

Time Published: 6:00 PM

BTS member J-hope returned with his newly released single entitled "Mona Lisa" that was dropped on March 21, just two weeks after the release of his digital single “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)” on March 7.

"Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" marked as his comeback single, as it was his first single release after his enlistment in the military and a period of hiatus of his group BTS. 

In its first 24 hours, the video gained 3.70 million views, 851k likes, and entered the top 10 Trending Videos on YouTube and hit number 1 on iTunes Top Songs Chart in at least 67 different regions, according to BigHit Music.

Before the song was released, on his social media accounts, J-hope dropped an intriguing video teaser for the song "Mona Lisa," the BTS member displays a woman's portrait and he is seen sitting in an all-white art gallery. 

On the official announcement for the new single, the company described the song, "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," it added.

J-Hope is currently on his "Hope on the stage" tour, which will also hold a two-day concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on his solo tour. 

Aside from J-Hope, BTS Jin is also active in entertainment after completing their mandatory military service, while their five other band mates are still fulfilling their enlistment.

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[2] Bernardo, P. X. J. (2025, March 15). BTS’ J-Hope dropping new single ‘Mona Lisa’ on March 21 | ABS-CBN Entertainment. ABS-CBN. https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/music/2025/3/15/bts-j-hope-dropping-new-single-mona-lisa-on-march-21-1211

[3] GMA Integrated News. (2025, March 15). J-Hope of BTS announces new single “Mona Lisa.” GMA News Online. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/939382/j-hope-of-bts-announces-new-single-mona-lisa/story/

[4] MONA LISA | j-hope | BIGHIT MUSIC. (n.d.). https://ibighit.com/bts/kor/discography/j-hope/detail/mona-lisa/

[5] HYBE LABELS. (2025, March 21). j-hope ‘MONA LISA’ Official MV [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECqGCH1TfLY