J-Hope Unveils His Newest Single ‘Mona Lisa’: Stream It Now

J-Hope has delivered his latest piece of art. The BTS superstar unveiled his newest single, “Mona Lisa,” on Friday (March 21).

In a statement, the singer’s label, BIG HIT, described the new song as exuding his “smooth, laid-back charm… expand[ing] his musical spectrum, solidifying his status as one of the most dynamic and sought-after global artists.”

It continues, “‘MONA LISA’ is a love song that pays tribute to celebrating one’s unique beauty. It explores an infatuation towards a person whose beauty is one of a kind.” It was, of course, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic masterpiece of the same name with the legendary sly smile, with the track likening “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.”

“Mona Lisa” is the follow-up to Hobi’s recently released digital single featuring Miguel, “Sweet Dreams,” which will debut at No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated March 22.

The new music also marks his first release since his March 2024 six-track EP Hope on the Street Vol. 1, which featured collabs with his BTS bandmate Jung Kook on “I Wonder,” as well as Benny Blanco and Nile Rodgers on “Lock/Unlock” and Le Sserafim’s Huh Yunjin on “I Don’t Know.”

Listen to J-Hope’s “Mona Lisa” in full below.