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Speculation surged on October 28, 2024, after Mexican artist Peso Pluma responded to a fan’s BTS collaboration suggestion. The artist replied with a mysterious ninja emoji, sparking excitement and curiosity across social media. Peso Pluma, known for his blend of regional Mexican music and modern styles, had initially posted an image of himself with a world and camera emoji on Bubble.
Bubble is a paid messaging platform, popular among K-pop idols for connecting with fans. He captioned the image with "BTS," leading fans to wonder if this hinted at a collaboration involving the globally renowned K-pop group or simply a behind-the-scenes picture.
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One fan eagerly commented "BTS COLLAB" on the post, to which Peso Pluma responded with the ninja emoji, a response some fans took as a cryptic confirmation. However, some fans also urged that the emoji may simply refer to behind-the-scenes content, without hinting at an official collaboration. A user on X, @seokjinniesuwu wrote,
"does this emoji have any meaning behind it or am i looking too deep into it?"
"Idc he makes hits let it be real pleeeeee," an X user added.
"He wasn't hinting at a collab, a fan misinterpreted his post. But he has expressed he wouldn't say no to the possibility of a collab in the future," another fan expressed.
"bts x peso collab… if this is real it’s so unexpected," another user wrote on X.
"NO CUZ I WILL GENUINELY GO INSANE IF THIS IS REAL," a person mentioned.
Many BTS followers speculated on social media, suggesting that if a collaboration is indeed in the works, it might involve either Jin or J-Hope since they have recently completed their military service and are beginning to engage in solo activities.
While Jin is preparing for his upcoming solo album Happy, set for release on November 15, J-hope was recently seen traveling internationally, hinting at new projects. Fans eagerly connected the dots, noting J-hope’s personality and previous collaborations, such as his hit song Chicken Noodle Soup with Mexican singer Becky G.
"it better be w hobi ISTG," a fan commented.
"WHAAAAT Peso pluma??? So this means hobi omg yeeees," another user mentioned.
"didn’t hobi just catch a flight….," a fan wrote.
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While fans wait for any potential announcements, the speculation around Peso Pluma’s reply adds to the anticipation surrounding upcoming releases from both Jin and J-Hope, leaving ARMYs worldwide curious and excited about what’s next.
The members began their mandatory military service in 2022, starting with Jin, followed by J-Hope and Suga in early 2023. J-Hope enlisted on April 18, while Suga joined on September 22. The remaining members— RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook— enlisted in December 2023.
Despite their military commitments, BTS has managed to stay in the spotlight through pre-recorded content and occasional off-duty photos. Jin, the first to be discharged, completed his service in June 2024 and was welcomed back by the entire group. J-Hope was recently discharged on October 17.
Jin's solo album Happy is set to debut on November 15, following the release of the pre-release track I’ll Be There on October 25, with more fan content and live appearances lined up.
