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On January 24, 2025, BTS' j-hope, born Jung Ho-seok, delighted fans by launching his official TikTok account. His inaugural post featured a playful video where he slid a phone across a table, revealing the number "0307" on the screen. This cryptic detail led fans to speculate about potential new music releases or significant events slated for March 7.
Reportedly, j-hope's TikTok account amassed over 2 million followers within 5 hours and 58 minutes of its creation. Notably, the official BTS TikTok account and fellow member Jungkook were among his first followers. Meanwhile, Jungkook reached 1 million followers on TikTok within 2 hours and 48 minutes, while j-hope did it in 2 hours and 59 minutes.
Fans expressed their excitement across various social media platforms. Many eagerly anticipated the unique content j-hope would bring to TikTok, given his renowned dance skills and vibrant personality. Others lauded the BTS members' close-knit friendship. One fan hailed them as "family" and wrote:
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"j-hope followed BTS and Jungkook on TikTok. Family always comes first!"
The ARMY community's reaction to the MORE rapper-songwriter's TikTok debut was positive. Fans have flooded social media.
"Now hobi surpassed 2M," one fan wrote.
"If it was not not banned in India numbers will be high," another fan said.
"This is how i find out hobi has a tiktok," one other fan added.
Others made light of the matter and mentioned how BTS members are always breaking each other's records.
"Bts will always dominate sorry," a fan commented.
"Hmm so~~JHOPE marked a Tik Tok account hobipower (@/iamurhope) posted a tik tok. Created a story: currently adjusting [to tiktok]. And as soon he completed his 1Million Followers. Woow I'm so excited. Let the Hobi era on TikTok begin!" another fan said.
"A few minutes after Jungkook, these kings," one other fan added.
BTS' j-hope's first solo world tour HOPE ON THE STAGE and his performance at Gala Des Pièces Jaunes 2025
On January 23, 2025, BTS member j-hope delivered a captivating performance at the Gala des Pièces Jaunes in Paris, France. This annual charity event, organized by the Fondation Hôpitaux de Paris-Hôpitaux de France, aims to improve the quality of life for hospitalized children and adolescents.
The BTS rapper opened the gala with an electrifying rendition of BTS' hit song MIC Drop, followed by MORE, and On The Street.
After completing his mandatory military service in October 2024, BTS' j-hope announced his solo tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE. The solo world tour is scheduled to commence on February 28, 2025, at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, South Korea, with three consecutive performances.
After the Seoul concerts, the tour will proceed to North America, featuring 12 dates across major cities. Promoted by Live Nation, the North American leg includes:
- March 13-14, 2025: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- March 17-18, 2025: Allstate Arena, Chicago, IL
- March 22-23, 2025: Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, MX
- March 26-27, 2025: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- March 31-April 1, 2025: Oakland Arena, Oakland, CA
- April 4 and 6, 2025: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Following the North American shows, j-hope will continue his tour across Asia, performing in cities such as Manila, Saitama, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, Taipei, and Osaka.
Tickets for the North American leg are available through various platforms, including Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats. Prices may vary based on the venue, cities, and seat selection.
For instance, tickets for the March 13 show at Barclays Center in Brooklyn start at $209, while the April 6 performance at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles has tickets starting at $569.
Additionally, VIP packages are available, giving fans access to pre-concert soundchecks, early venue entrance, special souvenirs, and invites to send-off celebrations after the show. The official website of VIP Nation has information about these packages.
