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On April 20, 2025, BTS’ j-hope launched the Japan stretch of his solo music tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE, with a live show at Saitama Super Arena, beginning at 5:00 pm local time. The BTS member played to a packed house as the arena extended its typical layout to fit more spectators, including partially visible seats.
The turnout reached close to 74,000 across the performance, exceeding the 48,000 attendance at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. This marked the largest crowd of his solo career.
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Saitama’s usual daily capacity of 37,000 was expanded through added seating and restructured zones to meet ticket demands.
Fans are responding to j-hope’s solo success, with one X user noting that BTS’ return is likely to gain major attention.
"The demand is wild!! The group comeback is going to be insane!! 🔥."
This event followed earlier concerts in Manila, part of the Asia leg of j-hope’s ongoing global schedule. Additional tour stops across major Asian cities are scheduled to follow.
Meanwhile, numerous social media users keep commenting about the South Korean artist’s far-reaching influence.
"I will stand my ground when I say there's no performer in K-pop like j-hope & this is why he was even before most anticipated for a solo tour. And not only is he a 3-in-1 package who could rap, sing & dance, he also has one of the best stage productions K-pop has seen in years," a fan remarked.
"#JHOPE not only sold out the arena but they also added additional seats because of his high-demand and turned it into a stadium-like experience.. ohh i got chills thinking about the insaaane osaka nights!! ," a user mentioned.
"This is what a TRUE ARTIST DESERVES... HE'S THE ACE OF KPOP❤," a person shared.
Many are pointing out how rare it is for an artist to sell extra tickets beyond a stadium’s full capacity. Others are highlighting his multiple sold-out dates worldwide.
"Not just sold out but over sold, ohhh GODHOPEEE 🔥🔥," a netizen said.
"Many artists can sell out a stadium tour, but who’s OVER SELLING stadiums??!!! #jhope_TOUR #BTSPavedtheway," a viewer noted.
"King, legend 🙌 selling out multiple dates across the world is no joke! But again, that's our j-hope, so this is expected!," another fan added.
BTS’ j-Hope faces inappropriate fan interaction during the Saitama concert
BTS’ j-hope encountered an unexpected situation during his solo appearance in Saitama, Japan, on April 19, while touring with his HOPEE ON THE STAGE series.
Several audience members were seen crossing physical boundaries during his set, which led to swift reactions across online communities.
The incident occurred as the Chicken Noodle Soup singer moved along the edge of the stage to connect with fans, a common part of his live format.
Shared video clips show one individual initiating an unsolicited embrace.
Another reached toward his midsection, while a different attendee tried to make contact with his hand. Additional hands followed soon after as he continued along the barricade.
Clips from the performance gained attention across platforms like X, Instagram, and Weverse.
Many fan responses focused on crowd behavior and security preparedness, though official communication from Hobi's management has not yet been released.
BTS' j-hope is once again set to serve in Japan, with planned back-to-back shows lined up at Osaka’s Kyocera Dome on May 31 and June 1.
