BTS's J-Hope Wraps Up North American Tour: "A Milestone Full of Meaning and History"

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BTS's J-Hope Captivates 170,000 Fans Across North America With Solo Tour

BTS member J-Hope mesmerized around 178,000 fans across North America during his solo tour.

On April 7 (KST), J-Hope successfully wrapped up his North American tour with "HOPE ON THE STAGE in LOS ANGELES", held at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Through 12 performances across six cities—Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, Oakland, and Los Angeles—J-Hope reaffirmed his star power by connecting with nearly 178,000 concertgoers.

His Los Angeles concert was especially noteworthy as he became the first K-pop solo artist to perform at BMO Stadium. Before the show even began, it had already garnered massive attention. During his performance of the new track "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)", featured artist Miguel made a surprise appearance, joining J-Hope to close out the tour in style.

J-Hope opened the show by warmly greeting the crowd, kicking things off with "What if...", and delivering powerful performances of "Pandora's Box," "Arson," "Trivia 起 : Just Dance," and "Hope World", all of which reflect his identity and musical journey. He showed perfect chemistry with dancers during performances of "MIC DROP + Baepsae + Disease" and "Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)", while also creating heartfelt moments with the audience during "on the street (solo version)" and "NEURON (with Gaeko, Yoon Mirae)".

With flawless live vocals and commanding stage presence, J-Hope filled the stadium with energy, and the audience responded with thunderous cheers and enthusiastic singalongs. His new songs "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" and "MONA LISA" received particularly explosive reactions. He delivered sweetness with "Sweet Dreams", while his powerful and sensual choreography in "MONA LISA" offered fans a captivating contrast. His ability to shift tempo and mood showcased the depth of his performance.

Toward the end of the concert, J-Hope shared heartfelt words:

"Today marks the grand finale of my North American tour. At first, I had doubts and fears. But through facing challenges and experiencing so much, I've come to understand myself and the world better. That becomes sincerity, and that sincerity becomes music, which then reaches all of you. I'm grateful to ARMYs who have been part of this journey. I love you all."

He continued, "This first solo stadium concert means so much to me—it's a piece of history. This stage exists because of all of you. Just like the tour's name, I'm happiest when I'm on stage."

J-Hope's tour also received praise from international media.

Forbes described his concert as "a masterpiece that showcases the peak of creativity and music," adding, "Despite performing the same setlist across five cities, he radiated joy and passion on stage as if he had waited his whole life for this moment. Even with intense choreography and nonstop live singing, his energy never faltered."

The LA Times wrote, "J-Hope seems to evolve with every city he visits. In 'HOPE ON THE STAGE,' he seamlessly transitions between rap and vocals, showcasing his versatility," highlighting his stage command and artistic growth as the first K-pop solo artist to perform at BMO Stadium.

J-Hope will kick off his "HOPE ON THE STAGE in Asia" tour in Manila on April 12–13, followed by stops in Saitama, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, Taipei, and Osaka.