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Optimism takes strength, and he has shown us just how much of it he has. Although we know that he has bad days like anyone else, he still gathers himself to be the embodiment of hope for us. We could only wish that he gives the same encouragement to himself when facing his own setbacks. On top of looking after the younger ones, J-Hope also watches over the older members just as much. J-Hope and RM were born on the same year. RM even mentioned that if he is fire, J-Hope is water who ‘turns off’ his bad habits; it presents us the special bond of the two. His rela- tionship with RM also brings up anoth- J-Hope can be considered as one of er personality trait of J-Hope. He helps the most warm hearted people out in setting the mood for a lot of the vid- there. We see it in the way he cares eos and interviews BTS go through, for each member and figures out especially if a member is feeling shy or what they need even before they ut- awkward. His developed outgoing ter a word or finish their sentence. The personality allows him to crack a joke if bonds he has formed with them are he needs to, take the lead if someone immeasurable that even Jimin post- asks them to dance, and cheer each ed a whole thread of videos on Twitter member on. RM has even mentioned when he was missing J-Hope—who that J-Hope helps him in international is also his roommate—when the old- interviews by helping him calm down er had gone back home. Such an act whenever he feels nervous. They learn reflected how the two give each other from each other, and RM appreciates love and affection. the way J-Hope makes him feel better. Hoseok also loves to take care of Tae- hyung, and it’s hard not to notice how much Taehyung appreciates him. In fact, J-Hope’s specific caring nature was showcased in one of the Bangtan Bomb episodes where Taehyung was napping, and J-Hope went to kiss him on top of his head. The tenderness between the two is indeed endear- ing. Moreover, Jungkook, the maknae of BTS, persuaded J-Hope to stay in the group. From the very beginning, we could say that he already have that kind of connection with the youngest that only got tighter over the years. 7 J-Hope’s charm also captivated SUGA. His joyfulness brings out something special in SUGA, as he smiles a lot and goofs around whenever they are together. SUGA also said that J-Hope gives him energy, like a battery. Together, they are dubbed as “Sope”. When it comes to the eldest member, Jin, J-Hope also aids in taking the role of giving comfort to Jin. Jin has been seen countless times hugging J-Hope behind the scenes, and it is always sweet to watch these two play around and laugh at each other’s antics.