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On January 23, 2025, BTS' j-hope performed the opening act at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes in Paris. The event was held at the Paris La Défense Arena, an annual charity concert aimed at supporting pediatric hospitals in France. This year's gala featured a star-studded lineup, with j-hope, BLACKPINK's Rosé, G-Dragon & Taeyang, and more.
Taking the stage with his signature energy, j-hope performed BTS' hit song Mic Drop. His performance was further elevated by the enthusiastic participation of the audience, who joined in with the ARMY fan chant.
Clips of this moment quickly circulated on social media. Fans from around the world took to platforms like X, Instagram, and TikTok to share their excitement. One fan shared a clip on X and wrote:
"A LEGEND INDEED!!"
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Internet users expressed their admiration for j-hope's stage presence and the collective energy of the fan chant.
"Hobi was INSANE and the energy goes to ARMYs too. I can hear the fanchant even from here. Thank you everyone!" a fan wrote.
"THIS IS LITERALLY SO ICONIC," another fan added.
"Him vibing and dancing along to the fan chant, the twirl at his name. ARMY being so beautiful and loud," one other fan said.
Several fans speculated that more than half of the crowd at the Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2025 could have been part of the BTS ARMY, based on the volume of the fan chant.
"THE SCREAMS ??? THE FANCHANT?? MY GOD Y'ALL SLAYEDD," a fan commented.
"The fanchant. This must be so comforting for them when they're alone on stage," another fan said.
"From the volume of the fanchant I’d say army was at least half the crowd," one other fan stated.
BTS' j-hope's HOPE ON THE STAGE tour dates, venues, and more
BTS' j-hope is set to embark on his inaugural solo world tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE, in 2025. This highly anticipated tour will showcase his performances across multiple continents.
The tour will kick-start with a three-night residency in Seoul, South Korea:
- February 28, 2025 – KSPO Dome, Seoul
- March 1, 2025 – KSPO Dome, Seoul
- March 2, 2025 – KSPO Dome, Seoul
Following the Seoul performances, j-hope will bring his show to North America:
- March 13, 2025 – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- March 14, 2025 – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- March 17, 2025 – Allstate Arena, Chicago, IL
- March 18, 2025 – Allstate Arena, Chicago, IL
- March 22, 2025 – Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico
- March 23, 2025 – Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico
- March 26, 2025 – Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, South-central TX
- March 27, 2025 – Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, South-central TX
- March 31, 2025 – Oakland Arena, Oakland, San Francisco Bay, CA
- April 1, 2025 – Oakland Arena, Oakland, San Francisco Bay, CA
- April 4, 2025 – BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- April 6, 2025 – BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
The tour will then continue to Asia:
- April 12, 2025 – SM Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines
- April 13, 2025 – SM Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines
- April 19, 2025 – Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan
- April 20, 2025 – Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan
Additional dates in Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, Taipei, and Osaka are available on BIGHIT MUSIC's official website.
Tickets for the North American leg of the tour will be available through a presale for ARMY MEMBERSHIP holders. To participate, fans must register on Weverse between 8 AM, Wednesday, January 15, and 10 AM, Monday, January 20, 2025.
The ARMY MEMBERSHIP Presale began on Wednesday, January 22, at 3 PM local time. General ticket sales started on Thursday, January 23, at 3 PM local time via Live Nation.
VIP packages are also available, offering premium seats, access to pre-show soundchecks, exclusive merchandise, and more. Details can be found on BIGHIT MUSIC's official website.
Ticket prices vary according to the venue and seating selection. For instance, tickets for the March 13 show at Barclays Center in Brooklyn start at $209, with premium options reaching higher prices.
The announcement of j-hope's solo tour has generated significant excitement among fans worldwide. His previous solo endeavors, including a standout performance at Lollapalooza in 2022, have set high expectations for this tour.
