BTS‘ J-Hope to go on 1st solo world tour

A poster for J-Hope’s upcoming solo tour „HOPE ON THE STAGE” / Courtesy of BigHit Music

J-Hope of BTS will go on his first solo world tour, beginning with a live performance in Seoul subsequent month.

The artist introduced the upcoming tour, „Hope On The Stage,“ by the fan platform Weverse on Friday, sharing the tour’s poster exhibiting himself posing in opposition to a purple backdrop.

The tour will kick off with a three-day live performance on the KSPO DOME in Songpa District, Seoul, from Feb. 28 to March 2, which may even be streamed dwell. He’ll then meet followers worldwide by 31 exhibits throughout 15 cities, together with Brooklyn, Chicago and Mexico Metropolis in North America, in addition to Manila, Saitama, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macao, Taipei and Osaka.

That is the primary time the artist is happening a world tour as a solo artist in his 12-year music profession since debuting with BTS in 2013.

“The live performance title doesn’t solely imply ‚J-Hope on stage‘ but additionally signifies that he’ll specific his hopes, needs and desires to the viewers in varied kinds by the stage,” the artist’s company BigHit Music stated in a launch.

“He’s anticipated to stage various performances, together with the primary dwell showcase of songs from his particular album ‚HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1‘, which talks about his roots.”

Earlier this month, the artist shared a New Yr’s message on Weverse, saying, „I can really feel in nature’s move that 2025 might be an extremely vital 12 months for me.”

Wishing for a fantastic 12 months for his followers, he stated he plans to take a distinct method along with his act this 12 months.

“I am approaching it with plans which can be extra mature, extra suited to me and geared toward everybody’s satisfaction. Trying again, 2024 was actually a 12 months of combined feelings and alternating emotions for me,” he stated.

“After being discharged from army service, I skilled overwhelming pleasure, and whereas engaged on varied tasks, I believe I ended the 12 months in solitude, crammed with each stress and pleasure about 2025 … Although every particular person most likely had their completely different joys and sorrows, I wish to take a second with a heat coronary heart to consolation and bid farewell to 2024.”

J-Hope took his first steps as a solo artist with the studio album “Jack In The Field” in July 2022. He launched an EP, “HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1,” in March final 12 months, claiming No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album captured his ardour and identification rooted on the street dance style. For the album, he expanded his position as a creator by personally planning promotions that join music, a documentary and pop-up occasions below the album’s theme.