J-Hope is on a philosophical journey in this show, trying to get a grip on his future as an artist, and as a human. His curiosity and wonder lead him on a kind of vision quest, where he visits his mentors and influences to learn more about the craft of dance from them. He's able to learn more because he shows humility, allowing himself to be open to new experiences, even when he's achieved mastery in his field already.
Positive Messages
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Follow your curiosity and see where it leads you. Work hard to master your craft. Don't close yourself to new experiences, even when you're great at what you do. Be an agent of peace wherever you go. Open yourself to new experiences. Take risks. Laugh. Ask for help when you need it. Be loyal. Be kind.
Positive Role Models
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J-Hope is a world-renowned idol and a member of a hugely successful boy band. In this series, he's making an album while he's rediscovering his roots. He models kindness, humility, respect, and joy --even though he's one of the most famous people alive.
Diverse Representations
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Artists from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and influences make appearances in this show. South Korean, European, Japanese, Black and White Americans are featured. The vast majority of people featured in the show are male.
Parents need to know that Hope on the Street is a Korean dance documentary (available with subtitles) in which mega-boyband star J-Hope of BTS searches for his artistic roots by visiting dancers who have mastery in different styles. Some wine and beer is drunk, and there's a little language ("damn"). The people featured in this series are largely male, though they're males from diverse backgrounds, classes, and ethnicities. Perseverance and curiosity are focuses of this show.
This is a good show for older kids to learn about passion in something creative. About looking back at your roots to stay grounded as a person. How staying humble even if you are already very successful is something that a person should keep in mind. j-hope is a global superstar and I thought it would just showcase his talent but instead, he was so humble to learn again from the legends of street dance. He seems to have created this to LEARN how dancing and the experiences that come with it will be a source of inspiration and moral lessons in life. The way he paid tribute to the people who introduced him to street dance - that he even made a song entitled to the same dance crew "Neuron" says so much about his character, and how he values gratitude and relationships among others.
Many documentaries about artists shows their journey from their begginings to their success... but Hope on the street Vol. 1 hits differently.
J-hope has SOMETHING to show us. We are not gonna learn only about his life and career. He wants us to learn about dancing. We are gonna learn about different genres in this discipline, tecniques, meaning and pieces of history.
But also the viewer is expected to put in practice what they learnt in the most fun way: by dancing along with him, to replicate the choreos and steps from his free style. J-hope did the score of this documentary to show us how he applies what he learn from his masters.
And this is when we met the person beyond the artist. A worldwide superstar willing to learn from masters of dance. A passionate student who is humble enough to keep learning, whose big talent doesn't limit him from growing!
What's the Story?
In HOPE ON THE STREET, super band BTS member J-Hope wants to rediscover his dance roots by revisiting his influences. He travels to Osaka to dance with a master of popping style of dance. He goes to Paris, New York, Seoul, and Gwangju to work with people he admires, to rediscover his sense of wonder, and make music videos along the way.
An intimate look at a mega-star's journey to rediscover his roots, while he's creating music and music videos, this inspirational series will appeal to BTS fans and dancers the most. Though Hope on the Street starts slowly, the show blossoms when the craft of dance takes over.
Parents and kids who are BTS fans will enjoy seeing J-Hope delve into his true passion. He teaches viewers that even people at the top of their game are capable of learning from their masters.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about perseverance in Hope on the Street. J-Hope and the other dancers in this show commit hours upon hours to their craft. What does your perseverance help you achieve?
J-Hope talks a lot about his influences. How has teamwork helped him develop his dream? How does teamwork help you advance your goals?
J-Hope's curiosity has fueled his desire to learn more about dance. What are you curious about? When does that curiosity turn into a passion?
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