“MANG IS COMING” Trends on X with BT21’s Release of j-hope’s Character ‘BORN TO DANCE’ Music Video

On October 10, 2024, the BT21 franchise released an official music video for BTS’s j-hope’s character, Mang, titled “Born To Dance,”igniting excitement among fans. Directed by BT21 and Van, with gratitude extended to UNISTARS, the music video opens with Mang shedding his fears as he removes his mask and sets out to achieve great heights.

As the K-pop idol took center stage in front of a cheering crowd, he removed his mask and donned a stylish black hat. He showcased his rhythmic dance abilities, captivating the audience and becoming the center of admiration. “Born to Dance”rapidly entered the spotlight on social media, quickly going viral within the ARMY community.

The devoted fanbase began to trend several phrases, including ‘MANG IS COMING,’ ‘CREATED BY J-HOPE,’ and ‘MANG BORN TO DANCE MV OUT NOW,’ among others across social platforms.

Fans expressed their excitement, declaring that Mang’s impressive return with his dance moves signifies j-hope’s impending return from military service. They took pride in Mang for bravely revealing his true self.

“2023 Hobi: Hey you MANG! With your mask off, it’s time to reveal your true self. Don’t hold back! Be bold! Soar high and pursue your dreams. Remember to support Hobi during his military service. 2024: BORN TO DANCE. MANG is coming, which signals Hobi’s return too,”a fan commented.

“The moment when Mang removes his mask and sports a hat! Overjoyed for you, Mang,”another fan stated.

“The choreography, the stage, and the credits—everything is just magnificent. So proud of you, Mang,”a fan added.

Fans also discussed the video credits provided in the X post’s caption. They highlighted the involvement of various BT21 characters: Shooky and Koya contributed to the arrangement, Mang, Chimmy, and Cooky were responsible for choreography, RJ and Tata handled hair and styling, while CONN represented courage.

“This is incredibly adorable! Mang has deep love for Hobi! We adore Hobi too,”a user shared.

“But our Mang has matured, and now he shines as the best dancer and the cutest of all. I’m beyond thrilled for this,”another user expressed.

“With Namgi producing, 3J spearheading choreography, and Taejin focusing on visuals, they truly mirror their fathers’ talents!”a user noted.

Discover More About BT21

BT21 features a variety of characters including Prince TATA, VAN, Koya, RJ, Shooky, Mang, Chimmy, and Cooky. This creative alliance was conceived on September 26, 2017, between LINE FRIENDS and BTS, with each BTS member actively contributing to the development of BT21 characters.

In October 2017, LINE FRIENDS launched these animated characters alongside an array of merchandise such as cushions, keychains, stationery, and more.

BTS’s j-hope is set to wrap up his mandatory military service on October 17, 2024, after completing eighteen weeks of active-duty service.

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