BTS’s J-Hope has once again proven his massive ticket power by selling out all three of his upcoming performances in Seoul before they even officially went on sale!

J-Hope’s much-anticipated world tour, j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’, will kick off with three performances at the KSPO DOME in Seoul, running from February 28 to March 2. As soon as the fan club pre-sale opened on January 14, all the tickets for the three shows were gone in a flash, showing just how much his fans are excited to see him live!

This world tour will start in Seoul and then move to North America, with J-Hope hitting major cities like Brooklyn, Chicago, and Los Angeles, including a historic performance at the BMO Stadium in LA on April 4 and 6 – the first time a Korean solo artist will perform there! Fans are buzzing with excitement over this milestone.

International media outlets are also taking notice of J-Hope’s global dominance. Forbes praised the tour, calling it "a signal of J-Hope’s return to the global stage and a new beginning." The magazine highlighted his role as a K-pop pioneer, noting that he was the first Korean artist to headline at Lollapalooza and is now setting records with his solo tour.

Other major outlets like the Associated Press and Consequence of Sound have also been reporting on J-Hope’s world tour, reflecting on his electrifying 2022 performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago.

The HOPE ON THE STAGE tour will feature 31 shows across 15 cities worldwide, including Seoul, New York, Chicago, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Manila, Bangkok, Singapore, and more! Fans are in for a treat with J-Hope’s vibrant performances, including the first live performances of tracks from his special album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1.

On top of all this, J-Hope left fans even more excited by teasing new music. He posted a video titled j-hope ‘Beginning of a New Dream’ on BTS’s official YouTube channel on January 10, showing him in the studio, working on new tracks. At the end of the video, he dropped the hint, “See you in Korea,” along with the message “New music on the way. 2025.03,” making everyone eager to hear what he has in store!

With his tour and new music on the horizon, J-Hope’s journey is just getting started, and fans can't wait to see where his incredible talent takes him next.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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