K-pop sensation J-Hope, a member of the global music group BTS, is officially set to embark on his first solo world tour, “Hope on the Stage.”
The 30-year-old rapper will travel to 15 cities, including six in North America, marking the first time he steps into the spotlight as a solo artist in his career.
Hybe, the parent company of BTS’ label BigHit Music, announced on Tuesday.
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Much to fans’ excitement, J-Hope shared the news on his official Instagram handle.
The tour will begin with three nights in Seoul, followed by a highly anticipated North American leg. J-Hope, whose birth name is Hoseok Jung, will begin his US performances on March 13 with two nights at New York’s Barclays Center.
Afterward, he will travel to Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, and Oakland before concluding the North American portion of the tour at LA’s BMO Stadium.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Los Angeles stop is expected to be a historic event. It will mark the first time a Korean solo artist has headlined a US stadium.
The tour will then continue through Asia, including stops in the Philippines and Singapore. More cities will be announced later.
This tour is J-Hope’s first as a solo performer, although he is no stranger to solo performances. In 2022, the rapper made history as the first Korean artist to headline the flagship Lollapalooza festival in Chicago.
J-Hope’s fans, known as ARMY, can also expect live-streamed performances from the Seoul leg of the tour.
The three nights at Seoul’s venue will be available to stream on Hybe’s fan platform, Weverse. It has not yet been confirmed whether any other stops will be live-streamed, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
The “Hope on the Stage” tour marks a significant moment in the BTS members’ careers as they resume their professional lives following mandatory military enlistment.
J-Hope is the second member of BTS to return after his military service, with Jin, the eldest member of the group, who returned in June 2024.
The group, which performed its final concert together in 2022 at the “Yet to Come” event in Busan, South Korea, is expected to reunite later this year once all members have completed their service.
Official ARMY fan club members can purchase pre-sale tickets for the tour on January 22. General ticket sales will start on January 23.
Tickets for the Los Angeles stop will be announced later due to ongoing wildfires in the area.
