Seoul Skyscrapers: Cityscape Photography by Hobipower

A photograph of Seoul, South Korea, illuminated at night, was shared on NASA’s Instagram account on May 14, 2025, accompanied by a lyric from the song “Sweet Dreams” by BTS’s j-hope. The post featured a view of the city as captured by the International Space Station (ISS) while orbiting approximately 259 miles (417 kilometers) above Earth on April 25, 2025. The image prominently displays the lights along the Han River.

The inclusion of j-hope’s lyrics – “Sweet dreams reach after hours” – sparked enthusiastic reactions online, with fans noting the connection between the artist’s work and NASA’s imagery. One user on X commented, “That’s what you call hobipower,” a sentiment echoed by many who expressed pride in the recognition of j-hope’s music. Fans also speculated about a possible connection between NASA’s social media team and the BTS fan base, known as ARMY.

The NASA post coincided with anticipation surrounding a new album release from j-hope. According to a report from the South Korean outlet Hankyung on May 12, 2025, Hyundai Motor Securities forecasted a physical release of the album between late June and early July of that year. J-hope maintains an active online presence through his official YouTube channel, “hobipower,” and his TikTok account, @iamurhope, where he has amassed over 13.7 million followers.

On February 28, 2025, j-hope shared a post related to his “HOPE ON THE STAGE” performances in Seoul, signaling the start of the concert series. The NASA post featuring his lyrics occurred roughly two months after this announcement.