“So 99% gonna be army” — Fans react as BTS’ j-hope’s confirmed show reportedly sold out Gala des Pièces Jaunes venue in 7 minutes

On January 14, 2025, BTS' J-hope, sold out all 35,000 seats at the 2025 Gala des Pièces Jaunes in just seven minutes, according to the online platform of the media house @OneilyVibe.

The Gala des Pièces Jaunes, a prominent charity event organized by the Fondation des Hôpitaux, is set to take place on January 23, 2025, at Paris La Défense Arena. This annual gala aims to improve the lives of hospitalized children and adolescents across France.

Tickets for the event went on sale on January 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM CET, with prices ranging from €50 to €80. They are available through the Paris La Défense Arena website and other authorized ticketing platforms. Proceeds from ticket sales and donations contribute to various projects aimed at enhancing the well-being of young patients in hospitals throughout France.

For those unable to attend in person, the gala will be broadcast on France 2 on January 24, 2025, allowing a wider audience to participate in this charitable endeavor.

When the news broke of j-hope's involvement in the charity gala, ARMYs mobilized immediately, sharing their excitement on platforms like X and Weverse. One fan wrote:

"So 99% gonna be army"

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The BTS ARMY flooded X with their excitement as they underscored j-hope's impact. Some promised other fandoms that they would still applaud other artists' performances even if ARMY made up the majority of the audience.

"To the kpop stans scared armys are gonna give their faves a black ocean, don’t worry. we’d never do something so heartless. we’re not y’all." one fan wrote.

"Tickets sold out around 14.12 when also the website crashed. That’s a 35k venue. Oh j-hope come here so we can show you just how much we love you," another fan said.

"They never learn about their websites crashing, huh? Also, how am I still in the queue if it's sold out? Don't play with me y'all!" another fan added.

Others highlighted how getting BTS' 2026 world tour tickets would be equivalent to the Hunger Games.

"YOU ARE TELLING ME ARMYS SOLD OUT THE "LE GALA DES PIÈCES" EVENT FOR HOBI IN JUST 7 MINUTES?!?!? ATP GETTING THOSE TICKETS FOR HOBI TOUR AND BTS 2025/2026 TOUR WILL BE LIKE HUNGER GAMES," one fan stated.

"Bruhhh even the hunger games would be a piece of cake in comparison," another fan added.

"I'm afraid that for bts next tour tickets majority of our fandom won't stand a chance to even open the ticket web/weverse! it will get crashed and tickets will be sold out within 2 mins at least," one more fan wrote.

BTS' j-hope's HOPE ON THE STAGE 2025 world tour details and date

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BTS' j-hope announced his first solo world tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE, starting in February 2025. Following his military service completion in October 2024, the tour kicks off with a three-night residency in Seoul before moving to cities in North America and Asia.

Below is the detailed itinerary of j-hope's world tour spanning 31 cities:

Seoul, South Korea:

February 28, 2025 – KSPO Dome, Seoul, South Korea
March 1, 2025 – KSPO Dome, Seoul, South Korea
March 2, 2025 – KSPO Dome, Seoul, South Korea

United States:

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

Asia:

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

Tickets for j-hope's HOPE ON THE STAGE tour are expected to be in high demand. Tickets for the Seoul performances at KSPO Dome will be available via INTERPARK's official website. Pre-sales are expected to commence shortly from January 15 (ARMY Membership), January 21 (General Verified), and February 1 (General Public). Specific dates and times are mentioned on BigHit Music and Weverse sites.

Tickets for U.S. venues, including Barclays Center, Allstate Arena, Frost Bank Center, Oakland Arena, and BMO Stadium, will be available through major ticketing platforms such as Ticketmaster. Pre-sale and general sale dates will be announced soon. Fans should monitor J-Hope's official social media accounts and the venues' websites for updates.

For concerts in Manila, Saitama, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, and Taipei, tickets will be sold through regional ticketing platforms. Details regarding sale dates and authorized sellers will be provided by local promoters and Weverse.

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Create accounts on relevant ticketing websites in advance to expedite the purchasing process. Ensure payment methods are up-to-date and consider setting reminders for pre-sale and general sale dates. Purchase tickets only through official and authorized sellers to avoid counterfeit tickets and scams.

Edited by Divya Singh