BTS member J-Hope is receiving rave reviews from international media for his solo concert.

On March 14–15, J-Hope successfully held his j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in BROOKLYN at the Barclays Center in the U.S.

Both shows sold out, with a massive crowd of ARMYs filling the venue. J-Hope gave a high-energy performance, putting his all into every moment on stage.

American music outlet Consequence of Sound praised him, saying, “One of the reasons J-Hope’s performance is so special is that, despite the immense effort he must have put into preparing, he never appears exhausted.”

The article also highlighted, “From the dramatic opening performance under a bold red cloth to the 20-plus songs that followed, J-Hope delivered powerful choreography and a mesmerizing stage production—executing everything with ease. As the tour name HOPE ON THE STAGE suggests, he has returned to where he truly belongs.”

The outlet further emphasized, “J-Hope has always delivered confident performances. As BTS’s dance leader, he is detail-oriented and highly disciplined. He blends street dance with K-pop’s polished performance style, creating a smooth and captivating signature style of his own. It’s hard to imagine him anywhere but on stage.”

Meanwhile, Billboard highlighted seven standout moments from his concert, including his stage production, street dance skills, and the premiere of his new single.

The article stated, “J-Hope brought out everything—his early mixtape tracks, SoundCloud releases, BTS’s Billboard Hot 100 hits, and his latest solo single. He was like a fish in water, completely owning the stage and radiating hope, optimism, and passion like no one else.”

American magazine StyleCaster also had high praise, saying, “This tour marks a new era for J-Hope. He’s a multi-talented artist with an already solid solo career, and his creativity shines through.” It further described, “He showcases his roots and immense talent without hesitation, using the stage as his personal playground.”

This isn’t the first time J-Hope’s solo concert has received critical acclaim. His HOPE ON THE STAGE show in Seoul, held from February 28 to March 2 at KSPO Dome, received a perfect 5-star review from British music magazine NME.

J-Hope will continue his North American tour at Chicago’s Allstate Arena on March 18–19. He is also set to release his new song MONA LISA on March 21 at 1 PM KST. In April, he will make history as the first Korean solo artist to hold a solo concert at Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium on April 5 and 7.

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Actress Lee Si Young is officially ending her marriage after eight years.

On March 17, her agency, Ace Factory, confirmed the news, telling Star News, "They have agreed to divorce and are currently going through legal procedures."

Lee Si Young married businessman Jo Seung Hyun in September 2017, and they welcomed a son in January 2018. Jo Seung Hyun, known as the "Little Baek Jong Won," is a well-known entrepreneur in the restaurant industry.

Now, after nearly a decade together, the couple has decided to part ways.

With the news of their divorce, many fans are curious about their child’s custody arrangements.

Lee Si Young has often shared moments with her son on Instagram, showing how much she cherishes him. However, her agency stated, "Since this is a private matter, we cannot provide further details beyond confirming the divorce."

Meanwhile, Lee Si Young’s past comments about her husband's behavior after marriage have resurfaced, sparking discussions online.

Back in 2021, when she appeared on MBC’s variety show The Manager, she shared, "Before marriage, my husband would wake up early to run with me every morning. We used to go at 4 AM, and he always joined me."

She then added, "But after we got married, he never ran with me again. Instead, he just told me, 'I don't really understand you.' Now, he just tells me to have a good run and goes back to sleep."

Many netizens are now speculating if this was an early sign of their growing distance.

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