SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – NOVEMBER 22: J-Hope of BTS attends ‘Audemars Piguet’ flagship store opening … [+]
ImaZins via Getty ImagesAfter much speculation, J-Hope of BTS officially announced his first-ever solo tour.
Set to begin at the end of February, the 30-date Hope on the Stage trek spans major cities in Asia and North America, making live history as the BTS rapper-dancer-producer steps into the solo spotlight.
The tour kicks off with a three-night stay at Seoul’s massive KSPO Dome from February 28 to March 2, marking J-Hope’s first standalone concerts in his home country. From there, Hobi heads stateside, performing multiple nights at iconic venues such as New York’s Barclays Center and Chicago’s Allstate Arena. Notably, in April, J-Hope becomes the first BTS member to headline a stadium show solo when he plays Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium and also the first Korean soloist to book the LA stadium, solidifying his status as a pioneering force in his group and K-pop at large.
Out of respect for the large-scale wildfires in California, BTS’ official accounts shared that more details for the tour’s North American leg will come later.
Although Hope on the Stage marks the star’s solo touring debut, J-Hope is no stranger to commanding massive audiences. In 2022, he became the first-ever South Korean artist to headline a major U.S. music festival at Lollapalooza. His solo material also offers a wealth of options for his setlist, ranging from his acclaimed 2022 solo album Jack in the Box (which peaked at Number 6 on the Billboard 200), to fan favorites collaborations like “On the Street” with J. Cole and “Chicken Noodle Soup” featuring Becky G (the latter of which saw him become the first member of BTS to send a single the Billboard Hot 100 chart), as well as material from his 2018 Hope World mixtape (which still charted in the Top 40 on the Billboard 200 despite being released for free and only in digital formats).
More recently, J-Hope dropped the Hope on the Street Vol. 1 EP and an accompanying six-part docu-series last March that explored the roots of his inspiration and passion for street dance.
J-Hope’s tour comes shortly after completing his 18-month mandatory military service. Upon his discharge in October 2024, J-Hope has kept a lower profile by attending just a few fan events and other engagements. However, this tour signals the start of an exciting new chapter for the performer and his return to the global stage.
Though there has been no official announcement, fans speculate that new music may accompany the tour. If past releases like “Chicken Noodle Soup,” “On the Street,” or his “Rush Hour” collaboration with Crush are any indication, J-Hope will likely keep blending global sounds and styles that resonate with an international audience.
While ARMY fans eagerly anticipate BTS’ group comeback, long rumored for late 2025, J-Hope’s solo tour is a testament to the continuing creativity and ambition fueling the members during their hiatus. Following Suga’s Agust D World Tour in 2023, J-Hope’s tour adds another layer to BTS’s evolving legacy to further establish them as superstars, whether in a group or working solo.
J-Hope Hope on the Stage Tour 2025 Dates
February 28 – Seoul, South Korea @ KSPO Dome
March 1 – Seoul, South Korea @ KSPO Dome
March 2 – Seoul, South Korea @ KSPO Dome
March 13 – New York, NY @ Barclays Center
March 14 – New York, NY @ Barclays Center
March 17 – Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
March 18 – Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
March 22 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Palacio de los Deportes
March 23 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Palacio de los Deportes
March 26 – San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
March 27 – San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
March 31 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
April 1 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
April 4 – Los Angeles, CA @ BMO Stadium
April 6 – Los Angeles, CA @ BMO Stadium
April 12 – Manila, The Philippines @ SM Mall of Asia Arena
April 13 – Manila, The Philippines @ SM Mall of Asia Arena
April 19 – Saitama, Japan @ Saitama Super Arena
April 20 – Saitama, Japan @ Saitama Super Arena
April 26 – Singapore @ Singapore Indoor Stadium
April 27 – Singapore @ Singapore Indoor Stadium
May 3 – Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Arena, GBK
May 4 – Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Arena, GBK
May 10 – Bangkok, Thailand @ Impact Arena
May 11 – Bangkok, Thailand @ Impact Arena
May 17 – Macau @ Galaxy Arena
May 18 – Macau @ Galaxy Arena
May 24 – Taipei, Taiwan @ NTSU Arena (Linkou Arena)
May 25 – Taipei, Taiwan @ NTSU Arena (Linkou Arena)
May 31 – Osaka, Japan @ Kyocera Dome Osaka
June 1 – Osaka, Japan @ Kyocera Dome Osaka
j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ Poster
BIGHIT MUSICAs ARMY counts down the days to reunite with J-Hope in person on the Hope on the Stage world tour, one thing is clear: Hobi’s star continues to shine brightly on a journey to even greater heights as a solo superstar.
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