Title: AHOF Members Discuss Their Inspirations and BTS's Influence in Exclusive Interview with KMCHART
AHOF, a South Korean boy band formed through SBS TV’s reality competition program Universe League, recently shared their inspirations in an interview with KMCHART. The group, consisting of Steven, Jeongwoo, Woongki, Shuaibo, Han, JL, Juwon, Chih En, and Daisuke, mentioned BTS member V as a role model. JL specifically praised V's talent and character, sparking a positive response from fans on social media.
AHOF's admiration for BTS and its members is not new, as they previously named BTS as a major inspiration during a press event for their debut. The group expressed their ambition to follow in the footsteps of prominent figures in K-pop, highlighting BTS's versatility across musical styles and concepts.
JL, also known as Jay Lawrence Gaspar, is a Filipino singer, dancer, and performer who emerged as one of the winners of Universe League and debuted as a member of AHOF in 2025. Since their debut, AHOF has achieved significant success, earning accolades such as Best New Artist at the 2025 Asia Artist Awards and the Super Rookie Award at the 2025 K-World Dream Awards.
Meanwhile, BTS member V, also known as Taehyung, is set to be featured in GQ Korea's February 2026 issue in a collaboration with Cartier. The magazine will showcase various looks of Taehyung in a 26-page editorial spread across six different covers. BTS is also gearing up to release a new studio album, their first in nearly three years and nine months, with pre-orders starting on January 16, 2026, and the official release scheduled for March 20, 2026.
Stay tuned for the second part of AHOF's interview with KMCHART, scheduled for release on January 14, 2026, at 6:00 pm KST.