Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | January 14, 2025
J-Hope of pop icons BTS officially announced his first-ever solo tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in NORTH AMERICA, set to take place across 6 cities in North America.
The North American leg is part of J-Hope’s first-ever solo world tour, 'HOPE ON THE STAGE,’ which will feature a total of 31 shows in 15 cities across the world, including Seoul (South Korea), Singapore (Singapore), Jakarta (Indonesia), Bangkok (Thailand), Osaka (Japan), and more.
The world tour will begin with a three-day run in Seoul from February 28 to March 2 at the KSPO DOME. All three shows will also be available for global fans to enjoy through online live streaming via Weverse.
J-Hope becomes the first South Korean solo artist to headline a U.S. stadium show
J-Hope will kick off the North American leg of the tour on March 13 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and make his way to Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, and Oakland, with a final stop in Los Angeles to headline BMO Stadium on April 4 and April 6. The finale shows, which mark his solo stadium debut and make him the first South Korean solo artist to headline a US stadium show, are sure to be just some of the most anticipated and iconic moments in his solo musical journey. Due to the ongoing wildfires, ticketing details for the Los Angeles shows at BMO Stadium will be released at a later time, out of respect for those in LA County.
Along with the announcement that was made today via the global fandom platform Weverse, which sent waves of excitement through his dedicated fans, the tour poster detailing the dates and venues for the upcoming tour was unveiled. It features J-Hope’s silhouette at the centre with retro stand mics on each side against a striking red and black backdrop. The bold imagery captures the high-energy and electrifying stage persona that J-Hope is known for, teasing an unforgettable live experience for fans.
The North American leg will be part of J-Hope’s first world tour, which will span across 15 cities worldwide
A true boundary breaker, J-Hope became the first South Korean artist to headline a major U.S. music festival with his gripping performance at Lollapalooza 2022. His impressive musical milestones also include his collaboration with a wide variety of artists across genres as seen with "Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)" (2019) and “on the street (with J. Cole)” (2023), bringing together diverse artistic influences both in his music and visuals. His latest Special Album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1 (2024) debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. The album was accompanied by a six-part docuseries ‘HOPE ON THE STREET’ released worldwide on Prime Video, celebrating J-Hope’s authentic musical expression.
‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets will be available starting with the ARMY MEMBERSHIP Presale, which will begin on Wednesday, January 22 at 3 PM local time. The General On sale will open the following day, Thursday, January 23 at 3 PM local time at ticketmaster.com. ARMY MEMBERSHIP holders can register for the presale on Weverse now through Tuesday, January 14 at 6PM ET.
Fans can also purchase exclusive VIP Packages, which include premium tickets, access to the pre-show soundcheck party, and a post-show send off package. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. Further information can be found on vipnation.com.
‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES:
Thu Mar 13 -Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center
Fri Mar 14 - Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center
Mon Mar 17 - Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena
Tue Mar 18 - Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena
Sat Mar 22 - Mexico City, MX - Palacio de los Deportes
Sun Mar 23 - Mexico City, MX - Palacio de los Deportes
Wed Mar 26 - San Antonio, TX - Frost Bank Center
Thu Mar 27 - San Antonio, TX - Frost Bank Center
Mon Mar 31 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena
Tue Apr 01 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena
Fri Apr 4 - Los Angeles, CA - BMO Stadium
Sun Apr 6 - Los Angeles, CA - BMO Stadium
About J-Hope
J-Hope (Jeong Hoseok) is a South Korean rapper, dancer, songwriter, music producer and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Known as the ‘lead dancer’ of the group, J-Hope boasts his performance skills that are nearly perfect. His originality in music as an artist also comes from the fact that he learned music through dance. J-Hope has been participating in making music such as “Intro : Boy Meets Evil” and “MAMA” in WINGS, and his solo works. J-Hope’s first mixtape Hope World (March 2018) expressed his honest emotions and personal narratives, suggesting his vision as an artist. Globally-famed “Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)” released in 2019 showcased his own musical personality with exhilarating energy and performance. J-Hope also validated his capability as a creative director by leading all aspects—from music to concept and visual elements—of his solo album, Jack In The Box (July 2022), which addresses his passion and agony he goes through as an artist. In 2022, J-Hope made history as the first South Korean act to headline a main stage at Lollapalooza. J-Hope released a special album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1 alongside docuseries ‘HOPE ON THE STREET’ in March 2024. He is set to embark on his highly-anticipated first solo world tour ‘J-Hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE’ starting in February 2025.
About BTS
BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilised millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2020, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognised with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.
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