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J-hope Shares the Belief That Guides Him, How It Feels to Be Back as BTS (Exclusive)

J-hope has been on a musical odyssey over the last 12 years. On his latest release, dropping amid BTS’s long-awaited reunion, he finds himself right at home.
As a member of the superstar K-pop group and, more recently, a solo artist, j-hope, 31, has genre-hopped with ease from the energetic pop of “Trivia: Just Dance” and “Outro: Ego” to the gritty rap-rock on 2022’s unexpectedly edgy Jack in the Box, to the trio of swaggy, all-English hip-hop tracks on his upcoming project, Charm of HOPE, out July 11.
That artistic plasticity is thanks in part to a simple guiding principle that speaks to the rapper, singer, dancer and producer’s decade-plus in the industry — and a new sense of maturity he’s unlocked only recently.
“If there’s one small belief I still hold on to, it’s that if I genuinely like what I make, listeners and fans will feel that, too,” j-hope tells PEOPLE exclusively. “That’s why I always try to be honest in the stories I tell. And when it comes to making music, I think that’s when I’m at my most sincere.”
On Charm of HOPE, which includes the singles “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel),” “MONA LISA” and “Killin’ It Girl (feat. GloRilla),” that sincerity involves showing a decidedly more grown-up side of himself.
“After completing my military service, I had a clear vision of what I wanted to express as a solo artist— a deeper sense of maturity and growth,” he shares.
All three songs carry themes of fresh romance, something else new in j-hope’s repertoire. His latest, “Killin’ It Girl,” is “about an emotional rush and magnetic pull toward someone,” he explains. “So I’d love for it to feel bold, sensual, and have that kind of energy that makes you want to play the track on repeat.”
The GloRilla feature, he says, was a natural extension of that. “Lately, I’ve been especially drawn to artists whose powerful presence truly stands out,” he says. “I was confident that GloRilla’s presence on the track would bring exceptional synergy.”
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J-hope performed “Killin’ It Girl” live for the first time during the sold-out finale of his Hope on the Stage Tour in Seoul on June 13 (a.k.a. BTS’s 12th anniversary) with the six other members — RM, 30, Jin, 32, Suga, 32, Jimin, 29, V, 29, and Jung Kook, 27 — present and hyping him up in the stands. But since June 2022, when the group first announced a hiatus to work on solo projects and complete their military service, j-hope (born Jeong Hoseok) has been finding his footing as a solo act.
“I’ve always been the type of person to face things head-on and learn through experience,” he says. “There’s this saying in Korean which basically translates into ‘you won’t know until you try it.’ That really reflects how I live. I’ve learned so much by living that way, and it continues to motivate me as I move through life.”
Before his first-ever solo headlining gig at Lollapalooza in Chicago in July 2022, he was overwhelmed with anxiety about how his performance would be received, the star shared in a documentary at the time. By February 2025, when he hit the road on his 33-date solo world tour, fans witnessed a j-hope that completely owned the stage in an electrifying performance from start to finish.
Now, as all the BTS members finish their time in the military (Suga will be the final member discharged on June 21), j-hope says, “I’m genuinely excited about what lies ahead.”
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And the recent challenges he faced alone have only inspired him to push harder. “I still want to keep taking risks, embrace pain, and grow from it all,” he says. “I’m not done growing yet. There’s still so much to learn, and I’ll keep sharing it along the way.”
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As for the group’s future activities, speculation is already swirling.
“While on my solo tour, of course, I couldn’t help but think about the tours we went on as a group,” says j-hope. “I was handling things on my own that we used to always do together, so I feel like doing them together again as a team will bring a whole new kind of emotion in a good way. I’m looking forward to it.”
“Killin’ It Girl (feat. GloRilla)” is now streaming. Charm of HOPE, out July 11, is available for pre-order.
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Denise Richards’ estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, ditches wedding ring in first sighting since filing for divorce

Denise Richards’ estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, has already taken off his wedding ring just days after filing for divorce from the Hollywood actress.
The healing center founder, 52, was photographed running errands in Los Angeles Thursday.
He was spotted wearing a black T-shirt, ripped jeans and sneakers, and had a somber look on his face.
Phypers, who is seeking spousal support from Richards, stopped by Wells Fargo during the outing.
He then made his way to the Verizon store, where he reportedly purchased a new iPhone.
The sightings comes just after it was revealed via court docs Page Six obtained that Phypers has “not made income since” he had to close down his Quantum 360 Club in 2024.
He has reportedly been relying on Richards’ monthly income of $250,000, which she makes via earnings from her OnlyFans account, TV appearances and brand deals.
However, close to half of that money, $105,000 a month, goes to food, laundry, clothes, utilities, maintenance and repairs, and other expenses, per Phypers’ filing.
The documents also stated that the exes’ phone bill cost $500 a month. It’s unclear whether Phypers was at Verizon Thursday to get on a different phone plan than his estranged wife given their split.
The former couple called it quits earlier this month after almost seven years of marriage. They tied the knot in September 2018 in a beachfront wedding that aired on the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
Phypers cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the dissolution of their marriage. Richards has not yet issued a statement on the split.
A source claimed to the Daily Mail, however, on Friday that the pair’s relationship had gotten “toxic.”
“All they were doing was fighting,” the insider alleged. “They have been having trouble for some time, but they had a row over the weekend where they basically were like, ‘F–k you,’ and he marched off to file for divorce.”
Richards’ daughter Sami Sheen — whom the “Wild Things” star shares with ex-husband Charlie Sheen — cryptically spoke about what she would tell her mother if she was in a bad relationship.
She said via TikTok, “I would tell her to break up with him, I would tell her to block him, move on, he’s a piece of s–t, he treats her like s–t, and that works for me.”
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‘The Office’ Alum Jenna Fischer Says Acupuncture for Hot Flashes Is ‘Working’

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- Jenna Fischer, 51, says she’s been getting acupuncture for hot flashes, saying “it’s working”
- The Office alum spoke about her menopause struggles on the July 1 of her podcast Office Ladies, and shared that within two sessions of the ancient Chinese treatment, “almost all my hot flashes were gone”
- Some studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective tool for managing hot flashes and other menopause symptoms
The Office alum Jenna Fischer shared that she’s getting acupuncture to help with hot flashes, explaining that even though she was “fully skeptical” about its effectiveness, “it’s working.”
Fischer, 51, shared how she’s managing the symptoms of menopause during the July 11 episode of the Office Ladies podcast, which she co-hosts with former costar and best friend Angela Kinsey, 54.
“I’m right now getting acupuncture for my hot flashes, and it’s working. And I don’t understand that,” Fischer said. “I asked the doctor. I’m like, ‘What is it doing exactly?’ And she said, ‘It’s like, it’s unblocking your chi.’ “
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Fischer said that it wasn’t a case of the placebo effect, admitting, “I did not think it was gonna work. And so, if believing in it is part of what makes it work, then I wasn’t not on board, you know, when I went in. So I was fully skeptical.”
However, she says, “within two sessions, almost all my hot flashes were gone.”
Some studies have shown that acupuncture — a traditional Chinese treatment where long, thin needles are inserted into specific body points — may indeed help with hot flashes. One Danish study published in BMJ found that six-week sessions of acupuncture “produced a fast and clinically relevant reduction in moderate-to-severe menopausal symptoms.” And another study, published in the journal Menopause, looked at acupuncture’s impact on vasomotor symptoms (aka, night sweats and hot flashes) and found “a course of acupuncture treatments was associated with significant reduction in VMS, and several quality-of-life measures, compared with no acupuncture, and that clinical benefit persisted for at least 6 months beyond the end of treatment.”
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Fischer says that it’s working — but she has to continue with regular treatments. “I have to keep up with it,” she shared. “I have to go every week. I tried spacing it out and I can go every other, but not much longer.”
“But it’s, like, amazing, amazing relief.”
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The best Supergoop! sunscreen deals from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Ask any beauty editor, and they’ll tell you that Supergoop! sunscreen is just that: super.
And thanks to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, stocking up on the top-rated sunblock has never been easier.
The exclusive Invisible Icons SPF Set includes the brand’s bestselling Unseen Sunscreen — a favorite of celebrities like Mindy Kaling, Olivia Culpo and Kaia Gerber — along with the stick version of the featherweight formula, which Christie Brinkley recently told Page Six Style is a great fit for her active lifestyle.

“I like to kayak and stand-up paddleboard, so I don’t want to get my hands gooey. I just use the little stick to reapply around my face, then I can still keep paddling,” she shared.
Page Six Style & Shopping Director Elana Fishman loves Unseen Sunscreen too, telling us, “This one’s my go-to for hot, sweaty summer days since it doubles as a primer, is basically weightless, and — because it’s invisible — is easy to reapply over makeup throughout the day as needed.”

Of course, you’ll also want to keep your body protected from the sun — and Nordstrom’s got you covered there, too.
You’ll be set for summer with the Spray to Play SPF Trio, which includes three cans of Supergoop!’s Play Antioxidant Body Mist sunscreen. It’s non-aerosol, water-resistant and sprays on from any angle, making it ideal for reapplying in seconds and getting all the spots.
“Easy to apply, dries fast, smells great, and does not irritate eczema,” one shopper wrote.
No matter which formula you prefer, we’d suggest shopping ASAP; Nordstrom Anniversary Sale beauty exclusives tend to fly off the virtual shelves fast.
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale FAQs answered
When is the 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
This year’s sale goes live online and in-person beginning with early access on Tuesday, July 8 for Nordy Club members, and will be available to the general public Saturday, July 12 through Sunday, August 3.
How can I get early access?
Check your Nordy Club status — you may qualify for early access through one of the tiers below:
- Icon status: July 8
- Ambassador status: July 9
- Influencer status: July 10
- Everyone else: July 12
What’s on sale, and is it worth shopping?
Page Six editors — and readers alike — love to take advantage of Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale to score major discounts on luxury labels, celebrity-loved accessories, beauty sets and much more. We’re keeping an eye out for brand favorites like Frye, Madewell, Jo Malone, Tom Ford and Farm Rio. This year’s sale will see 65+ new brand names featured in the catalog, including Alice + Olivia, Florence by Mills and many more, as well as the introduction of Anniversary Big Deals — offering select products up to 50% off.
Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping
This article was written by Erica Radol, Page Six Commerce Reporter. From identifying the top anti-aging skincare secrets the stars trust to pinpointing the season’s next big fashion trends to finding a great deal on all of the above, Erica has a knack for reporting on – and even testing – Hollywood’s bestselling fashion and beauty products. Before joining Page Six in 2025, she wrote about entertainment, lifestyle and shopping trends for Us Weekly, The Daily Beast, Entertainment Tonight, Well+Good and Hearst.
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