NEURON (with Gaeko & YOON MIRAE)

J-Hope dropped Hope on the Street Vol. 1 on March 29, 2024, while serving his mandatory military service. This six-track EP pays homage to his street dancer roots in Gwangju, South Korea. A key element of the album is collaboration, featuring both Korean and American artists.

"Neuron" is a throwback to early 2000s hip-hop. The title has a dual meaning: It references J-Hope's very first underground dance crew from middle school and the scientific definition of a neuron – transmitting information and sparking energy when stimulated.

"Neuron" embodies the album's theme: a journey back to J-Hope's artistic foundation, street dance, and a source of motivation for a fresh start. J-Hope shares the mic with two respected Korean rappers, Gaeko and Yoonmirae. Together, they trade verses about the importance of staying true to their creative origins and the simple passions that fuel them.