On January 11, 2025, BTS' j-hope actively engaged with fans on Weverse, personally responding to posts and expressing his eagerness to perform in countries such as Brazil, India, Europe, Canada, etc. His reassurances were met with overwhelming enthusiasm.
For the unversed, on January 10, j-hope announced his first solo world tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE, following his completion of mandatory military service in October 2024. The tour is set to commence on February 28, 2025, at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, South Korea, with a three-night engagement.
j-hope's solo world tour will then expand to major cities across Asia and North America, including Manila, Saitama, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, Taipei, Osaka, Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, Oakland, and Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, fans reacted online to the Arson rapper's Weverse engagement. One fan wrote:
"He knows we are heartbroken"
Fans praised j-hope for his kindness in engaging with them on Weverse and replying to their posts.
"The heart emojis representing the Indian flag tricolor. He's so cute," one fan wrote.
"He sees everything , he knows everything and monitors all fan reactions," another fan said.
"Hobi reassuring everyone he’s so cute my baby but everyone please stop spamming him you all should be happy and excited that he’s doing something he loves and this is so huge obv he can’t tour every country in this short spam His health and happiness should be our top priority," one other fan added.
Some Indian fans expressed their excitement over j-hope's comments as they expected BTS to have their concert in India after all members returned from their military service.
"Hobi has limited time we need to go easy on him, the good thing is that the Boys are coming back and never leaving again so we have a chance to see them some day," one fan said.
"That's me guys thinking about hobi coming to India and finally I have my own savings so atleast I could try to get a ticket in the arena or stadium even if it's the last one I just need a ticket I don't mind if it's the last one cause no seat is bad in BTS concert," another fan reacted.
"Indian ARMYs should be grateful cz it's already confirm that if not Jhope, BTS has put India in there future world tour, be patient & Wait till the time come," one other fan added.
BTS j-hope's HOPE ON THE STAGE 2025 world tour, new music release, and more
j-hope's solo world tour marks a significant milestone in his career, following his discharge from mandatory military service in October 2024.
The HOPE ON THE STAGE world tour is scheduled to begin with a three-night residency in Seoul, South Korea, at the KSPO Dome:
- February 28, 2025 – KSPO Dome, Seoul
- March 1, 2025 – KSPO Dome, Seoul
- March 2, 2025 – KSPO Dome, Seoul
Following the Seoul concerts, j-hope will embark on the North American leg of his tour, with confirmed dates as follows:
- March 13, 2025 – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
- March 14, 2025 – Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
- March 17, 2025 – Allstate Arena, Chicago, Illinois
- March 18, 2025 – Allstate Arena, Chicago, Illinois
- 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, Texas
- March 27, 2025 – Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
- March 31, 2025 – Oakland Arena, Oakland, California
- April 1, 2025 – Oakland Arena, Oakland, California
- April 4, 2025 – BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California
- April 6, 2025 – BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California
BTS' j-hope's tour will then continue across various cities in Asia, including Manila, Saitama, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, and Taipei.
- April 12, 2025 – Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, The Philippines
- April 13, 2025 – Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, The Philippines
- April 19, 2025 – Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan
- April 20, 2025 – Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan
- April 26, 2025 – Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore
- April 27, 2025 – Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore
- May 3, 2025 – Indonesia Arena, GBK, Jakarta, Indonesia
- May 4, 2025 – Indonesia Arena, GBK, Jakarta, Indonesia
- May 10, 2025 – Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand
- May 11, 2025 – Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand
- May 17, 2025 – Galaxy Arena, Macau, China
- May 18, 2025 – Galaxy Arena, Macau, China
- May 24, 2025 – NTSU Arena (Linkou Arena), Taipei, Taiwan
- May 25, 2025 – NTSU Arena (Linkou Arena), Taipei, Taiwan
- May 31, 2025 – Kyocera Dome, Osaka, Japan
- June 1, 2025 – Kyocera Dome, Osaka, Japan
Ticket sales for j-hope's Seoul concerts are set to begin with a pre-sale on January 14, 2025, at 8 pm KST, followed by general sales starting on January 16, 2025, at 8 pm KST.
For the North American dates, tickets will be available for purchase starting January 17, 2025. Prices are expected to vary based on demand, with platforms like Vivid Seats offering a 100% buyer guarantee.
Specific pricing details for other regions have not been fully disclosed; however, estimates suggest that ticket prices may start at approximately $100, with VIP packages offering premium seating and exclusive merchandise at higher price points.
Pre-sale opportunities will be available for members of the BTS GLOBAL OFFICIAL FANCLUB ARMY MEMBERSHIP. Registration for the ARMY Membership Pre-Sale begins on January 15, 2025, at 10 pm KST and closes on January 20, 2025, at 11:59 pm KST. It is important to note that the pre-sale window will open on January 25, 2025, at 10 am (local time) for each venue.
General Verified Fan Pre-Sale registration is open from January 21, 2025, at 10 am KST to January 26, 2025, at 11:59 pm KST, with the pre-sale beginning on January 28, 2025, at 10 am (local time).
Any remaining seats at the concert venues will be available for public purchase starting February 1, 2025, at 10 am (local time).
In addition to the world tour, on January 10, 2025, j-hope also announced the release of new music in March. While specific details about the upcoming release remain under wraps, fans are eagerly anticipating fresh material from the artist, following his 2024 EP, Hope on the Street Vol. 1, which showcased his versatility in blending pop and hip-hop elements.