Killin' It Girl

On June 13, 2025, J-Hope dropped "Killin' It Girl," a digital single that pairs his clean, rhythmic delivery with GloRilla's raw Memphis drawl. Produced by Cirkut, with help from Blake Slatkin and Inverness, the track runs just over three minutes and leans into a quirky percussion bed that recalls J-Hope's 2019 solo cut "Chicken Noodle Soup." The hook is pure pop, but the verses carry a swagger that fits the title. It's a short, punchy listen, and some fans on Reddit wished it ran longer, calling it "too short" and "rushed." Still, the song landed on Pinkvilla's "Top 10 K-pop songs of 2025" list, and Moneycontrol described it as a "viral hit."

The collaboration came together after J-Hope's military discharge in late 2024, as he ramped up solo activity. GloRilla's verse adds a gritty counterpoint to J-Hope's smoother flow, and the two trade lines over a beat that shifts between bouncy and minimal. A Solo Version, without GloRilla, also dropped, complete with its own lyric video and a dance practice clip. The main music video, directed by Cody Critcheloe, leans into bold colors and exaggerated styling, matching the song's confident tone.

Beyond the music, "Killin' It Girl" became a highlight of J-Hope's concert film HOPE ON THE STAGE THE MOVIE, with a performance clip released in October 2025. The song also generated buzz when reports surfaced that it was submitted for two categories at the 2026 Grammy Awards, though the specific nods weren't confirmed. For J-Hope, the track continues a solo run that's jumped from funk to trap, and here he lands on a hip-hop-pop hybrid that feels both playful and assured. [edit]