While previously leaked, it has now been officially confirmed by BTS rapper Jung Ho-seok, aka J-Hope, that he is embarking on his first-ever solo tour. After delivering a powerful performance at the 2022 Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago¡ªdubbed ¡°Hobipalooza¡± by ARMY¡ªit's time for him to bring his solo music to stages around the world.?J-Hope will be the second BTS member¡ªafter SUGA (AGUST D)¡ªto go on a solo tour.?
Titled "HOPE ON THE STAGE", the tour will kick off in his home country of South Korea, starting with three performances at the KSPO Dome in Seoul on February 28, March 1, and March 2. He has also teased fans with a music update set for March. On Weverse, he shared a heartfelt message expressing condolences to the Los Angeles community affected by devastating wildfires.
The group's main dancer will perform live for three nights at the KSPO Dome, and the concerts will also be streamed online for fans unable to attend in person.Following the Seoul shows, J-Hope's tour will take him to:?Brooklyn on March 13 and 14, Chicago on March 17 and 18, Mexico City on March 22 and 23, San Antonio on March 26 and 27, Oakland on March 31 and April 1, and Los Angeles on April 4 and 6.?
Interestingly,?J-Hope will make history as the first BTS member to headline a solo stadium show, performing at Los Angeles' BMO Stadium. He also became the first Korean soloist to book the venue, solidifying his pioneering role in both BTS and K-pop.?
BigHit - the agency, however stated that?in light of the large-scale wildfires in California, further details for the North American leg of the tour will be shared at a later time.
He will then return to Asia, performing in Manila on April 12 and 13, Saitama on April 19 and 20, Singapore on April 26 and 27, Jakarta on May3 and 4, Bangkok on May 10 and 11, Macau on May 17 and 18, Taipei on May 24 and 25, and Osaka on May 31 and June 1.??
In addition to the tour, J-Hope got ARMY excited as he announced his upcoming album. He shared a video on Instagram offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of his new music video, titled Beginning of a New Dream, and captioned it: "New music on the way. 2025.03."
After spending months in the USA following his release from military duties and ahead of his Los Angeles performances, J-Hope shared his thoughts on the ongoing wildfires in California.?
"My heart is really heavy, and I¡¯m deeply worried to hear about the severe wildfire news in California. I hope to meet you all safely and healthily. Sending my deepest condolences to the Los Angeles community and those who have lost their homes and loved ones. Please stay safe," he wrote on Weverse.?
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