J-Hope, Successful First Solo Tour… Meets 470,000 Audiences in 15 Cities

MUSIC Jun 02, 2025

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Photo courtesy of Big Hit Music
Photo courtesy of Big Hit Music
BTS’ J-Hope has successfully wrapped up his Asia tour.

J-Hope held his’ j - hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in JAPAN ‘at Kyocera Dome Osaka, Japan on May 31st and June 1st, entertaining an audience of over 80,000 people over the two days.

This sold-out performance was simultaneously broadcast live in movie theaters in 70 countries/regions around the world, sharing the excitement with countless fans.

The Osaka performance marks the finale of a world tour that began in February at KSPO DOME in Seoul and continued for a total of 31 performances in 15 regions including North America and Asia.

He once again proved his prowess as a solo artist by mobilizing an audience of approximately 470,000 people on this tour.

On this day, J-Hope appeared amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the audience that filled the Kyocera Dome and performed songs from his first solo album’ Jack In The Box ‘such as’ What if…’and’ Pandora s Box ‘in succession.He raised the energy by saying, “This is the last city of my overseas tour.I’m so honored to be able to do this concert with you all.Let’s have the best time today.”

J-Hope’s street dance reached its peak on the stage decorated with songs from the special album ‘HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1’.Also, in ‘Sweet Dreams(feat.Miguel)’ and ‘MONA LISA’ released in March of this year, the contrasting atmosphere of the performances heightened the audience’s immersion.

BTS ‘medley of hit songs added heat to the Kyocera Dome.As soon as the stage for’ MIC Drop - Japanese ver ‘,’ Bbaengsae(Japanese ver.) ‘, and’ 병 ‘began, the stadium was filled with explosive cheers and the audience’s perfect cheering.

At the end of the concert, J-Hope said, “This tour was a huge challenge and dream for me.It will be a beautiful memory and an unforgettable memory.While on tour, I felt that I was receiving a lot of love from all over the world.The main characters of this concert are ARMY(fandom name).I will definitely come back.”

‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ is J-Hope’s first solo world tour in 12 years since his debut.

The show title, ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’, means ‘J-Hope on stage’ and also contains the meaning that all his hopes, wishes, and dreams come true on stage.


Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga.com

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