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On January 10, 2025, BTS member j-hope sent waves of excitement among fans with the announcement of his solo world tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE, which will wrap up in May 2025. Fans are particularly thrilled as the tour’s conclusion aligns perfectly with this year's BTS FESTA celebrations in June and the return of the group’s remaining members from military service.
The tour, which marks j-hope’s first major solo activity since his military discharge in October 2024, kicks off in March and spans cities across South Korea, North America, and Asia.
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The schedule ends just in time for BTS’s 12th anniversary, an occasion celebrated annually with a week-long FESTA culminating on June 13. This year’s FESTA holds special significance as it coincides with the group’s long-awaited reunion after completing their mandatory military duties.
Fans have been quick to notice how the timing of j-hope’s tour serves as a lead-up to what many are calling “BTS Month.” An X user, @bt212008 wrote,
"HOBI LEADING US TO BTS MONTH."
Others too have taken to social media to celebrate the tour and express their joy at BTS nearing their group activities.
"last show just in time for festa and tannies returning," an X user wrote.
"4 months of tour omgggg we are so back and after that boys will be back shittttt," a fan commented.
"A hobi encore concert is a great place for a bts reunion. just saying," a netizen remarked.
"Good god ..He'll still be touring till the beginning of festa and reunion month ..," another user added.
Many others chimed in, expressing their excitement and eagerness for the solo tour.
"OH MAN WE AS A COMMUNITY AND FANDOM ARE NOT READY," a fan mentioned.
"I'M TELLING YOU, THIS IS A TOUR NOT EVEN CELEBRITIES WILL WANT TO MISS PUT, THE F*CKING PERFORMER THAT HE IS, THE CHARISMA, I'M TREMBLING JUST THINKING ABOUT IT," an X user noted.
More about BTS' j-hope's upcoming 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' Tour
As the first member to officially embark on a full-fledged solo tour post-service, j-hope has been busy preparing not just for his performances but also teasing potential new music. His Instagram updates, which hinted at a “work in progress,” further fueled excitement for what’s to come.
The HOPE ON THE STAGE tour begins in Seoul at the KSPO Dome with three consecutive shows in March, all of which will be streamed online for fans unable to attend in person. From there, the rapper-dancer will travel to key cities across the globe, including major stops in the United States, Mexico, and several Asian countries.
Notably, j-hope will make history as the first Korean soloist to perform at Los Angeles’ iconic BMO Stadium.
Meanwhile, the members’ military discharge dates—RM and V on June 10, Jungkook and Jimin on June 11, and Suga on June 21—mark the final steps in their journey back to full-group promotions.
With Jin and j-hope already discharged, the anticipation for their collective return has been steadily building, and 2025 is shaping up to be a year for both BTS and their fans.
