J-Hope Chose ‘We Are Bulletproof, PT. 2’ for ‘Proof’ Just Because He Liked the Title

J-Hope is a rapper, dancer, songwriter, and BTS’ unofficial sunshine. He’s also a strong advocate for “We Are Bulletproof, PT. 2,” even if he just likes the title of this BTS song. Here’s what the “Outro: Ego” artist said about his additions to the 2022 release Proof. 

The BTS members released their 2022 album ‘Proof’

BTS proves that the best is yet to come. Following their appearance at the Grammy Awards and their Permission to Dance on Stage concerts, this K-pop group released their latest project — Proof.

“After ceaselessly sprinting forward since 2013, BTS is celebrating their 9th anniversary this coming June. It is all thanks to ARMY who have sent us your unwavering love and support,” Big Hit’s announcement read, according to Teen Vogue. 

“The BTS anthology album that embodies the history of BTS will be released as they begin a new chapter as an artist that has been active for nine years to look back on their past endeavors,” the statement continues.

The BTS members played an active role in choosing the “past endeavors” to highlight. That includes the rapper/songwriter/dancer for the group J-Hope, real name Jung Hoseok. 

J-Hope explained his reasoning behind including ‘We Are Bulletproof, PT. 2’ in ‘Proof’

As an anthology series featuring already released BTS songs, these idols played an active role in choosing the Proof tracks. That includes the rapper of the group, J-Hope, who explained why he included “We Are Bulletproof, PT. 2” in this production. 

“Just like the title of the song,” J-Hope explained during an Apple Music interview, according to Billboard. “I think it demonstrates the ambitious spirit we had when we debuted. I just wanted to listen to it again.”

“I chose this song because it’s so fun to listen to,” V added, with Jungkook saying, “I chose this song because it really represents our group’s identity, and I think we really threw everything we had into this song.”

J-Hope elaborated on other musical choices thanks to his “Proof of Inspiration” video. He included the solo song “Outro: Ego,” originally featured on Map of the Soul: 7, as well as “Outro: Ego,” which J-Hope described as a love song with “complex” lyrics. 

BTS’ J-Hope had a role in writing original songs for ‘Proof’

There are three new songs from the band listed on Proof — “Yet To Come,” “Run BTS,” and “For Youth.” “For Youth” credits several musicians as official co-songwriters, including BTS’ J-Hope, RM, and Suga. 

“RUN BTS” lists RM, Suga, and J-Hope as songwriters, as well as the youngest BTS member, Jungkook. However, this wouldn’t be the first time J-Hope appeared as a songwriter for the K-pop group. The rapper even releases solo music under the same stage name, including his single with Becky G, “Chicken Noodle Soup.”

Proof is now available on most major streaming platforms.