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#PolyglotHobi, a thread of clips showing #jhope learning and speaking different languages around the world because one of his "love languages" is connecting with fans through their native languages.

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Hoseokiepedia1 year ago

Surprise! #jhope learned Mandarin when he was younger. Here's Hobi blowing #BTS away with his skills!

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Hoseokiepedia1 year ago

Besides Mandarin, #jhope is also conversational in Japanese. Check out this clip of Hobi chatting with a local Japanese radio announcer.

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Hoseokiepedia1 year ago

#jhope learning to say 'make some noise' in Dutch from a local staff member is next-level cute.

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Hoseokiepedia1 year ago

Hobi's adorable 'British accent' is just too much for any heart to handle.

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Hoseokiepedia1 year ago

They say French is 'the language of love,' and #jhope speaking it proves why.

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Hoseokiepedia1 year ago

One thing about #jhope is that he won’t stop until he gets it right. Watch Hobi persist in speaking German and successfully connect with his fans.

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Hoseokiepedia1 year ago

#jhope not only makes an effort to speak his fans' language but also ties it to the theme. Watch Hobi call Filipino fans his 'wings' at The Wings Tour in Manila.

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Hoseokiepedia1 year ago

As if #jhope needed more reasons to love him, here's Hobi's heartfelt speech in Portuguese.

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Hoseokiepedia1 year ago

It's clear that #jhope is not just an artistic talent but also a quick learner of languages. Watch Hobi speak Thai and tell fans, "Thailand is my hope. I am the hope of Thailand."

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Hoseokiepedia1 year ago

Source: pangi2529 @ YouTube

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simplyher1 year ago

This thread is very entertaining! j-hope is entertaining! I love his tenacity to speak foreign language! 🫡

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he’s just too precious

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❥minnie⁷。♡✰٭🃏1 year ago

Why so cute???

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Study Bunny Games2 years ago

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