“It is indeed a blood bath” — Internet reacts as BTS’ j-hope’s HOPE ON THE STAGE North American tour dates sold out in less than an hour

BTS member j-hope's HOPE ON THE STAGE North American tour dates sold out in less than an hour after tickets became available. Fans across the continent scrambled to secure seats, leading to a swift and complete sell-out of all announced shows.

Announced on January 10, 2025, j-hope's first solo world tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE, marks a significant milestone in his career. The tour is set to commence on February 28, 2025, with a three-night show at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, South Korea.

Following the Seoul performances, the North American leg of j-hope's tour includes multiple dates across major cities:

Brooklyn, NY: March 13 and 14 at Barclays Center
Chicago, IL: March 17 and 18 at Allstate Arena
Mexico City, Mexico: March 22 and 23 at Palacio de los Deportes
San Antonio, TX: March 26 and 27 at Frost Bank Center
Oakland, CA: March 31 and April 1 at Oakland Arena
Los Angeles, CA: April 4 and 6 at BMO Stadium

Tickets for these dates were made available to the general public on January 23, 2025, at 3 pm local venue time. Within an hour, fans reported that tickets to j-hope's tour were unavailable, leading to widespread discussions and excitement across social media platforms.

The rapid sell-out of tickets has ignited a flurry of reactions online. Fans expressed a mix of exhilaration and disappointment, with many taking to platforms like X and Weverse to share their experiences. One fan said that getting j-hope's show tickets was a "blood bath":

"Oh good lord it is indeed a blood bath"

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Fans discussed on X how j-hope's American tour dates sold out quickly.

"Now im really getting nervous for the ph ticketing," a fan said.

"MANIFEST AND DECREE, THOSE TICKETS IN SECTION 200 AT THE BMO FOR APRIL 6 ARE MINE," another fan wrote.

"I was waiting for presale to open 3 HOURS BEFORE THE TIME. AND WAITED AND WAITED AND WAITED. ALL IN PRESALE, he sold out. Congratulations hobi!!! you deserve it. I hope armys enjoy your concert! I know it’ll be one for the books!" one other fan added.

Some fans made light of the matter and confessed how they all failed in getting tickets to j-hope's concerts.

"So excited for all ARMY’s who got tickets!! It’s going to be epic!!!" a fan said.

"Okay, can @HYBEOFFICIALtwt tell @BTS_twt we need Stadium tours for their solo tours too?!" another fan said.

"I tried. But Oakland sold out the moment I got into there," one other fan added.

BTS’ j-hope announces HOPE ON THE STAGE solo World Tour: Ticketing details and pricing information

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The HOPE ON THE STAGE tour schedule is as follows:

Seoul, South Korea:

February 28, 2025 – KSPO Dome
March 1, 2025 – KSPO Dome
March 2, 2025 – KSPO Dome

United States:

March 13, 2025 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
March 14, 2025 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
March 17, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
March 18, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
March 22, 2025 – Mexico City, Mexico – Palacio de los Deportes
March 23, 2025 – Mexico City, Mexico – Palacio de los Deportes
March 26, 2025 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
March 27, 2025 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
March 31, 2025 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
April 1, 2025 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
April 4, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium
April 6, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium

Asia:

April 12, 2025 – Manila, Philippines – SM Mall of Asia Arena
April 13, 2025 – Manila, Philippines – SM Mall of Asia Arena
April 19, 5 – Saitama, Japan – Saitama Super Arena
April 20, 2025 – Saitama, Japan – Saitama Super Arena
April 26, 2025 – Singapore – Singapore Indoor Stadium
April 27, 2025 – Singapore – Singapore Indoor Stadium
May 3, 2025 – Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesia Arena, GBK
May 4, 2025 – Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesia Arena, GBK
May 10, 2025 – Bangkok, Thailand – Impact Arena
May 11, 2025 – Bangkok, Thailand – Impact Arena
May 17, 2025 – Macau, China – Galaxy Arena
May 18, 2025 – Macau, China – Galaxy Arena
May 24, 2025 – Taipei, Taiwan – NTSU Arena (Linkou Arena)
May 25, 2025 – Taipei, Taiwan – NTSU Arena (Linkou Arena)
May 31, 2025 – Osaka, Japan – Kyocera Dome Osaka
June 1, 2025 – Osaka, Japan – Kyocera Dome Osaka

Tickets for the North American leg of the tour will be available through a structured sales process:

ARMY MEMBERSHIP Presale Registration:

The Registration Period is from January 15, 2025, at 8 AM KST to January 20, 2025, at 10 AM KST.
ARMY MEMBERSHIP holders can register for the presale during this period.

ARMY MEMBERSHIP Presale:

Date: January 22, 2025, from 3 PM to 10 PM local venue time.
Eligibility: Fans who have registered and hold an active ARMY MEMBERSHIP.
Ticket Limit: Up to four tickets per member.

General Onsale:

Date: January 23, 2025, at 3 PM local venue time.
Ticket Limit: Up to two tickets per purchaser.

It's important to note that tickets are exclusively available to official fan club members during the ARMY MEMBERSHIP presale, providing them with priority access. In contrast, the general on-sale is open to the public.

However, due to high demand, tickets may sell out during the presale, leaving limited or no availability for general sale. For instance, all tickets for j-hope's Seoul concerts were sold out during the ARMY MEMBERSHIP presale, resulting in no tickets available for general sales.

Ticket prices for j-hope's HOPE ON THE STAGE world tour may vary depending on the city, venue, and seating selection. Fans are advised to check official ticketing sites like Ticketmaster, INTERPARK, etc.

Edited by Shreya Das