Thread by @jhopesdance

Stage presence is the ability to captivate & convey emotional truth to the audience. For dancers whose emotions come thru movement & facial expression, how j-hope expressively connects distinguishes him as a performer who lingers after the lights go out 1/7 #JHOPE CR: @218heimish

In the SMA17 Boy Meets Evil stage, j-hope not only captivated audiences with his dancing & acrobatics, but also with his portrayal of his conflicted & eventual succumbing to the “sweetness” of “evil.” 2/7 #JHOPE

With lyrics steeped in bittersweet sadness & remorse, Butterfly’s meaning & impact when performed live is deepened by j-hope's plaintive expressions & evocative movement. 3/7 #JHOPE

UGH’s boxing ring @ MOTS:ON:E alludes to the battle & emotional scars inflicted by cyberbullying as addressed by the lyrics. No one could mistake how j-hope feels about this subject in his performance. 4/7 #JHOPE CR: @218kd

Mama touches on the depth of j-hope’s gratitude & love for his mother. Structured like a musical theater story song, Mama lets j-hope recount & show his emotional journey from child to adult. His walk from the thrust to the mic is deeply moving. 5/7 #JHOPE

Jamais Vu's simple movement resonated with an emotionally connected performance by j-hope, Jin and Jungkook. Stopping at the top of the stairs in an Escher-esque set, one could sense j-hope’s feeling of traveling this endless loop. 6/7 #JHOPE CR: @218DH

Tear often tops the list of j-hope’s most memorable verses & not only because of the iconic Dior outfit. His emotionally wrought delivery reinforces how j-hope effectively infuses his performances with an emotional life that adds richness and depth. 7/ 7 #JHOPE CR: @boymeetshope