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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Kim Soo Hyun’s downfall is happening fast, and it’s not just in Korea.

Following his controversy, international businesses are cutting ties without hesitation. Videos of employees removing his standees and posters are going viral online.

One clip shows staff taking down a Kim Soo Hyun-themed photo booth, while another captures a hospital worker in Thailand tossing his life-sized standee into the trash.

The backlash stems from allegations that Kim Soo Hyun was romantically involved with the late Kim Sae Ron since she was a minor and ignored her financial struggles.

Given his immense global popularity through My Love from the Star and Queen of Tears, international fans are deeply disappointed, with some even calling for his retirement from the industry.

In Korea, brands that once proudly endorsed him are now in crisis mode.

Outdoor ads featuring him have been removed, and luxury brand Prada announced, “Considering the gravity of the issue, we have decided to terminate our contract.”

Even cosmetics brand Dinto, which initially said they would "wait and see," has now confirmed they are officially canceling his contract through legal measures.

With his career on pause, his segments in the MBC variety show Good Day are also set to be completely edited out. All eyes are now on what Kim Soo Hyun’s next move will be.

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