J-Hope Embarks on Solo Tour: "A Sense of Responsibility and Excitement… Every Performance Will Be Precious" [Star Issue]


The curtain is rising on BTS member J-Hope’s highly anticipated world tour.'
From February 28 to March 2, J-Hope will hold j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in SEOUL at KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul. All three offline concerts will also be available for live streaming via Weverse.'


Through his agency, BIGHIT MUSIC, J-Hope shared his thoughts on the tour, stating, "Taking on a world tour as a solo artist holds great significance for me. While I feel excited and find it fun, I also feel a strong sense of responsibility and nervousness. That’s why every performance will be precious, and I will show my genuine self to fans around the world."'
J-Hope highlighted his unique performances as a key point of HOPE ON THE STAGE, promising, "As the title suggests, I will showcase various sides of myself on stage." His statement reflects the confidence of BTS’s renowned "dance captain," who has delivered countless legendary performances.'


To fans attending the Seoul concerts, he expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying, "I will give my all for those who have supported me for a long time. The real stars of this show are all of you joining both online and offline. I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for waiting so patiently, and I love you."


HOPE ON THE STAGE will serve as a journey through J-Hope’s path as a solo artist. The concert title not only represents "J-Hope on stage" but also embodies the various hopes, wishes, and dreams shared between him and his audience. Notably, at the Seoul concert, J-Hope will give a pre-release performance of his upcoming song Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel), set to drop on March 7, generating immense excitement.


Following the Seoul shows, J-Hope will continue his tour across 15 cities, performing a total of 31 shows, including stops in Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City, Manila, Saitama, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, Taipei, and Osaka.


Written by Yoon Sang Geun
Translated by Lee So Yun