J-Hope of BTS successfully concluded his first solo world tour with a spectacular finale at Kyocera Dome Osaka on May 31 and June 1, drawing over 80,000 fans across two days. Notably, the May 31 concert was broadcast live in cinemas across approximately 70 countries, giving global fans the chance to join in on the celebration in real-time.
The Osaka concerts marked the grand finale of ‘j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’, which kicked off in February at Seoul’s KSPO DOME and spanned 15 cities across North America and Asia, totaling 31 performances. The tour attracted approximately 470,000 fans, solidifying J-Hope’s global influence as a solo artist.
Taking the stage to thunderous applause, J-Hope opened with energetic performances of “What if…” and “Pandora’s Box” from his debut solo album Jack In The Box. “This is the final stop of my overseas tour. It’s truly an honor to share this moment with you. Let’s make this the best night ever!” he told the crowd.
The setlist also featured songs from his special album ‘HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1,’ showcasing his dynamic street dance roots. Performances of “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)” and “MONA LISA” captivated audiences with their emotional and stylistic range.
Reflecting on the tour, J-Hope said, “This was a huge challenge and a dream come true. I’ll never forget these beautiful memories. I could truly feel the love from ARMY all over the world.”
To close this historic chapter, J-Hope will host an encore concert, ‘j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ FINAL’, on June 13–14 at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium in Goyang, South Korea. On June 13 at 1 PM (KST), he will also release a new digital single, “Killin It Girl (feat. GloRilla),” with its first live performance debuting at the encore concert.
With most BTS members set to complete their military service next week, global anticipation is rising for a potential group reunion. J-Hope’s triumphant solo tour serves as a powerful bridge between BTS’s past achievements and an exciting new era ahead.
