BTS member J-Hope is making waves on his "HOPE ON THE STREET" tour, with a recent stop in Taipei that turned unexpected when he had a close encounter with local police. The moment has quickly gone viral, thanks to J-Hope’s delightful yet surprised reaction.
After wrapping up his concert, J-Hope excitedly went live on Weverse to connect with his fans, all while riding in a car driven by someone else. However, the atmosphere shifted when the vehicle suddenly came to a halt, startling him.
In an intriguing exchange captured during his stream, the driver was heard speaking to a police officer outside.
Driver: He’s a celebrity.
Police: A customer?
Driver: A celebrity.
Police: Celebrity, OK. You can go.
Due to the language barrier, J-Hope was initially baffled, showcasing a surprised expression as the situation unfolded.
His livestream titled, “Done with Taipei!!” | Weverse
It wasn’t until the driver clarified that they had merely encountered a DUI checkpoint that J-Hope could breathe a sigh of relief.
J-Hope: What was that?
Driver: A DUI checkpoint.
J-Hope: Oh, checking for DUIs? They do that here, too? That’s cool.
Fans couldn’t get enough of the moment, with one tweeting, “J-Hope’s eyes were rolling in surprise at the sudden DUI checkpoint!” The charming exchange has undoubtedly added yet another memorable chapter to J-Hope’s tour experiences.
As his Taipei stop concludes, J-Hope prepares for the final leg of his tour, set to take place in Osaka, Japan, at the end of the month. Fans remain eager to see what surprises the talented artist will bring next!
