J-Hope Celebrates His ‘Girls’ on Infectious Single ‘Mona Lisa’

J-Hope has released a new single, “Mona Lisa,” along with an accompanying music video. The upbeat song was co-produced by the singer with Blake Slatkin (Charlie Puth, Sam Smith, Lizzo).

The BTS member titled the single after Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece painting. A press release notes, “The track likens the praise for the alluring person to the timeless masterpiece. It conveys that what truly moves someone is not external beauty, but rather the distinctive characteristics that make each person special.”

J-Hope initially debuted the song during a recent performance at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. It follows on the heels of his recent single, “Sweet Dreams,” which features Miguel and marked J-Hope’s return to music following his discharge from mandatory military for South Korea’s army. 

As he shares his new music, J-Hope is out on tour, which he’ll conclude in Japan in June 2025. He recently told The Tonight Show audience of the tour, “I’m ready and you guys are ready!” The singer added that his success at Lollapalooza a few years ago led to the forthcoming tour. “There is a great synergy between them,” he noted.

The musician told Rolling Stone earlier this month that his military service gave him an opportunity to reflect on his solo career. “I think the period of rest that naturally came with the situation actually became an opportunity for more exploration,” he said. “I found a lot of new inspiration and got to spend much time thinking about the future. I also started making plans for what I want to do once I complete my military service.”

He added of the tour, “I believe Hope on the Stage is the tour that will show every facet of who I am. It’s a window into the full scope of J-Hope.”