BTS's J-Hope has successfully wrapped up his Asia tour.
On May 31 and June 1, J-Hope held the 'j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' in JAPAN' at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, engaging with over 80,000 fans over the two days. The sold-out concert was simultaneously broadcast live in theaters across 70 countries/regions worldwide, sharing the emotional experience with countless fans.
The Osaka concert marked the finale of the world tour, which began in February at the KSPO DOME in Seoul and spanned 31 performances across 15 regions, including North America and Asia. He attracted approximately 470,000 attendees during this tour, once again proving his strength as a solo artist.
On that day, J-Hope appeared amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the audience filling the Kyocera Dome, performing tracks from his first solo album 'Jack In The Box' such as 'What if...' and 'Pandora’s Box'. He energized the crowd by saying, “This is the last city of the overseas tour. It’s truly an honor to share this performance with you all. Let’s have the best time today.”
The stage, featuring songs from the special album 'HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1', showcased J-Hope's street dance at its peak. Additionally, his performances of 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)' and 'MONA LISA', released in March this year, captivated the audience with contrasting atmospheres.
The medley of BTS's hit songs added to the excitement at the Kyocera Dome. As the performances of 'MIC Drop - Japanese ver.-', 'Baepsae (Japanese ver.)', and 'Disease' began, the venue erupted with explosive cheers and the audience's perfect cheering methods.
At the end of the concert, J-Hope expressed, “This tour was a significant challenge and dream for me. It will be a beautiful memory and an unforgettable experience. Throughout the tour, I felt the immense love from around the world. The true stars of this concert are the ARMY (the fandom name). I will definitely come back.”
‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ is J-Hope's first solo world tour after 12 years since his debut. The title 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' signifies 'J-Hope on stage' and embodies the hope, wishes, and dreams that he wishes to realize on stage.
Meanwhile, J-Hope will hold an encore concert 'j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' FINAL' at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang City on the 13th and 14th. On the 13th at 1 PM, he will release a new digital single 'Killin It Girl (feat. GloRilla)' and will debut the stage at the encore concert.
[Geum Bitna, MK Sports Reporter]
