Freestyling is an art in itself. The ability to freestyle requires solid foundation & technique which J-Hope possesses, as well as strong musicality. Not all good dancers can freestyle, but those who freestyle well are by definition great dancers #방탄소년단제이홉 #제이홉 #JHope https://twitter.com/rogueforHSK/status/1290548609654468608">https://twitter.com/rogueforH...

& #39;Idols& #39; are trained to execute choreographed group routines and freestyle is not emphasised. Within the K-pop context, many seem to have forgotten that dance is a part of hip-hop culture as much as rap is.

Street dance wasn& #39;t originally intended to be performed on stage with set choreo; it happened in the form of battles. It& #39;s a form of self-expression, and J-Hope had to dial that back to achieve unity in group performances.

He impresses me with his continued dedication to practising that old-school style on his own, even when it& #39;s not directly applicable to his work. Through Hope on the Street he documents his growth and each time he surprises me with new elements and styles.

On a last note, I truly hope that we get to see J-Hope/Jung Hoseok the street dancer in a special project some day, using his freestyle skills to great effect.