“Served and slayed this year”: Netizens praise as BTS' J-hope wins Best Singer Award at the 52nd Korean Broadcasting Awards

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BTS' J-Hope has created buzz in the world of music with his latest award win.

The BTS singer became the first solo artist to achieve the "Best Singer" award at the Korea Broadcasting Awards since 2016.

He also turned out to be the first member of his boy band to be recognized as a solo artist for his contribution to the Korean broadcasting industry. The award ceremony will be broadcast on September 3, 2025, via SBS Channel at 3 PM KST.

Fans of BTS' J-hope were overdelighted to see their favorite idol win. Expressing their joy, they flooded the internet with their love and appreciation for him. One of them on X commented:

“WELL DESERVED he definitely served and slayed this year”

Fans celebrate as BTS' J-hope becomes first K-soloist to bag ‘Best Singer’ award since 2016

While many said they are proud of BTS' J-hope, others asserted that the idol is truly deserving of this recognition. Several fans praised Hobi’s contributions to music.

“I am very proud of j-hope for winning this award. Glad to learn that there are award giving bodies such as the Korean Broadcasting composed of professionals who does not rely on fan voting solely but depend on the creative works of every individual artists.,” a fan commented.
“Congratulations #Jhope @BTS_twt He's truly deserving of this award with all the contributions he has made with his music..,” stated an admirer.
“Deserved!! He’s the best singer for real CONGRATULATIONS J-HOPE,” wrote another fan.

Some labeled BTS' J-hope’s latest win as "huge", while others described him as a "self-made artist." Yet another fan hailed Hobi as "King."

“THIS IS HUGE HUGE GUYS First time a bts member has been recognized for their contribution to the Korean broadcasting industry as a solo artist at this prestigious awards ceremony,” commented an admirer.
“J-HOPE PAVED THE WAY. J-HOPE SELF-MADE ARTIST. CONGRATULATIONS J-HOPE. BEST SINGER WINNER AT THE 52nd KOREA BROADCASTING AWARDS,” stated another fan.
“KING OMG CONGRATULATIONS JHOPE,” stated a fan.

BTS' J-hope has released three tracks in 2025

Jung Hoseok has impressed fans with his three singles that recorded chart-topping success, namely Sweet Dreams, MONA LISA, and Killin’ It Girl. Hobi partnered with Miguel and GloRilla on Sweet Dreams and Killin’ It Girl, respectively.

In related news, BTS’ J-hope also won ‘Asian Artist of the Year’ and ‘Feat of the Year’ awards at the 2025 SEC Awards. He won alongside his bandmates, Jungkook, Jimin, and Jin, in different categories.


Read more: “Beautiful song”: Internet reacts as BTS' Jungkook’s ‘Never Let Go’ bags ‘International Song of the Year’ at the SEC Awards 2025

Edited by Nimisha