ITZY has wrapped up their second world tour with a bang.

On August 10, ITZY held their final concert of the 'ITZY 2ND WORLD TOUR (BORN TO BE)' at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Arena.

This marked their first solo show in Hong Kong since their first world tour, '(CHECKMATE)' in March 2023. The concert sold out quickly after tickets went on sale.

Before the big night, ITZY held a press conference on August 9 to talk about their tour and their excitement for the Hong Kong show.

They also shared messages with their fans, MIDZY, in the local language. To celebrate their visit, Windsor House, a major shopping mall, displayed ITZY photos on large screens, and fans filled the mall with cheers and excitement.

The concert was an electrifying finale. ITZY opened the show with a high-energy performance of "BORN TO BE," and kept the energy up with songs like "RACER," "Mr. Vampire," "SWIPE," "Psychic Lover," and "Kill Shot."

They also performed fan favorites like "WANNABE," "LOCO," "Not Shy," "CAKE," and "SNEAKERS," all live with a band. The audience sang along and cheered for every song, making it a truly interactive experience.

The solo stages from the members were a highlight. Chaeryeong gave a dreamy performance of "Mine (Chaeryeong)" with a mirror, Ryujin rocked out during "Run Away (Ryujin)" in a leather jacket, Yuna shined with "Yet, but (Yuna)," and Yeji delivered a powerful "Crown On My Head (Yeji)." Fans loved each solo performance, and the members surprised everyone with an encore.

Throughout the concert, ITZY kept their energy high during the 25-song setlist, connecting with fans and engaging them throughout.

They even added a special touch by dancing to "Call My Name!" by local group COLLAR during a segment called "WHAT MIDZY WANT."

As the tour ended, the members shared their gratitude. Yuna said, "I felt like the happiest person thanks to MIDZY, who sang along and cheered for us. I’ll cherish these memories forever." Chaeryeong added, "MIDZY pushes us to give our best. I won’t forget the emotions and gratitude from this tour. Thank you for always being with us."

Ryujin expressed her heartfelt thanks, saying, "Thank you for making an ordinary 20-year-old like me feel special. I promise to come back even better." Yeji reflected, "The tour seemed like it would take forever, but now it’s over. I felt all the love from MIDZY, which made me give my best on stage. I’ll treasure every moment."

Fans celebrated by preparing a video message and filling the arena with blue banners that read, "WE TRUST ONE ANOTHER, Thank you for coming to us." ITZY responded with heartfelt thanks in the local language.

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BTS member J-Hope has truly made a mark in the U.S. market, and it’s clear that his popularity knows no bounds!

On February 28th, during the latest episode of MBC’s variety show I Live Alone (episode 585), viewers got a glimpse into J-Hope’s daily life in LA, where he was busy working on his solo album.

The episode showed him visiting a busy shopping mall in California, and what happened next was nothing short of amazing.

While shopping for meat at a butcher’s shop, J-Hope was approached by a young girl who asked, “Can you take a photo with my sister?”

This request was just the beginning! Soon after, more fans gathered around asking for photos and autographs.

One man even mentioned, “My friend works here, can I get an autograph?” But the real shocker came when a grandmother approached him and said, “My grandchildren are your fans.”

Park Na Rae was in awe, exclaiming, “It doesn’t matter the nationality. Even grandmothers are coming!”

J-Hope, always humble, couldn’t believe how widely recognized he was. “I didn’t think I’d be recognized in the local market,” he admitted.

But Jeon Hyun Moo quickly shut him down, saying, “What are you talking about? You’re a world star.”

He continued, “Americans usually don’t do that kind of thing. Even if Keanu Reeves takes the subway, people don’t acknowledge him.”

Jeon Hyun Moo’s words perfectly captured just how incredible J-Hope’s global fame has become!

From fans of all ages to being recognized in the U.S. with ease, J-Hope is truly a world star!

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