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Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
HOPE ON THE STAGE online streaming: When, where and how to watch BTS' J-Hope's Japan concert in theaters
Clear the streets because BTS's J-Hope is rolling in! His HOPE ON THE STAGE tour kicked off in Seoul and then took fans on an epic ride across North America and Asia, dropping 31 unforgettable shows in 15 different places. Now, for the grand finale happening on Saturday, May 31, 2025, cinemas across India are leveling up and turning into concert zones, streaming the last night of J-Hope 's solo world tour live in Japan on the big screen. No need to travel or queue for hours, just grab your popcorn and settle in to experience the high-energy performance, killer choreography, and stunning visuals that have become j-hope's signature. The live broadcast will capture every beat, every move, and every moment of passion as he delivers a setlist packed with tracks from his solo albums like MORE, Arson, and even BTS hit tracks, featuring special guest artists. BTS ARMY and J-Hope's fans will get exclusive tour-only performances like Sweet Dreams with Miguel and the iconic MONA LISA. Date: May 31, 2025 Time: Depending on the theatres, mostly 2 PM (for Indian audience) Location: Cinemas all over India and selective abroad Tickets: Available now on BookMyShow What to expect: The grand finale of J-Hope's solo tour, live broadcast with all his hits and exclusive performances. This event isn't just a screening; it's a full-on experience packed with emotion, power, and the kind of showmanship that only BTS' J-Hope can deliver. So mark the date, secure your spot, and get ready to witness the final bow of HOPE ON THE STAGE—because J-Hope's coming through, and he's bringing the whole vibe with him.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Killin' It Girl': BTS J-Hope joins Jungkook, V & Jimin in going shirtless for Chapter 2—ARMY in meltdown mode!
J-Hope is making a comeback—and he's not holding back! The BTS rapper just dropped a jaw-dropping teaser and pictures for his upcoming single Killin' It Girl, and it's clear: Chapter 2 J-Hope is on a whole new level. Released on May 29, the teaser photos show a confident, shirtless J-Hope serving raw energy and undeniable charisma. Blending gritty black-and-white portraits with vivid color shots, the visuals lean into a moody, grunge-inspired aesthetic—reminiscent of his earlier solo work like "MORE," but with a sharper edge. j-hope 'Killin' It Girl' Concept Photo - 10 out of 10#jhope #제이홉 #jhope_KillinItGirl Killin' It Girl Set to release on June 13—the same day BTS debuted—Killin' It Girl is set to feature rapper GloRilla and is described as a track that channels the electric rush of love at first sight, complete with honest, fearless lyrics. ARMY lose control J-Hope now joins his bandmates Jungkook, V, and Jimin, all of whom turned heads with shirtless visuals during their solo eras. Naturally, ARMYs have taken over X (formerly known as Twitter), raving over the teasers and speculating on what kind of sonic and visual experience he'll deliver next. One said, "so this was his "mature side" interesting, I wanna see more....." so this was his "mature side" interesting, I wanna see more..... 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴 Another said, "LOOK HOW FAR WE HAVE COME." LOOK HOW FAR WE HAVE COME BITCHES !!!!!!! One even joked and wrote, "Lies" and add the picture of V from SUCHWITA - SUGA's show - where he said "Chapter 2 has nothing to do with taking our shirts off". LIES. #jhope_KillinItGirl With this bold new image and high-profile collaboration, J-Hope's comeback isn't just highly anticipated—it's already iconic. More about BTS Fans are also eager to see and are wondering if his fellow BTS members, who are scheduled to complete their military service in June, will join him during his performance at the BTS FESTA in South Korea. Jin and J-Hope were the first to complete their mandatory military service, in June and October 2024 respectively. Now, the spotlight shifts to the remaining five members—RM, V, Jungkook, Jimin, and SUGA—who are all expected to return to civilian life in June 2025. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
j-hope Says BTS Experienced ‘Growing Pains' While Working on Solo Music Amid Military Service
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Before they reunite in 2025 after nearly two years apart, j-hope says that the members of BTS had to grow separately. In a new interview on the Zach Sang Show posted Tuesday (May 6), the K-pop star opened up about how he and his bandmates had to go through the sometimes difficult process of evolving as individuals and solo artists amid BTS' break, during which the guys enlisted in the South Korean military while releasing music independent of the band. 'In order to make music as a team in a healthy way, as each of us are making their own music, we each go through personal growth and growing pains that come with it,' j-hope explained. More from Billboard 'We learn many things,' he continued. 'And then when we reunite after doing our own things, these experiences will fill us with new strength and energy. And now that's very soon. Everyone has grown while pursuing their solo projects. I think that will contribute to the music we create as BTS.' The interview comes nearly seven months after j-hope was discharged from the military, becoming the second member of BTS to finish his service requirements after Jin. In the two years since the band announced that it would be taking a break as the members carried out their mandatory civic duties, j-hope has released an album, 2022's Jack in the Box, as well as an EP, 2024's Hope on the Street Vol. 1; both projects charted in the Billboard 200 top 10. His latest single, 'Mona Lisa,' dropped in March. RM, Suga, V, Jimin and Jung Kook are currently closing in on the end of their respective enlistments, after which the band is expected to reunite. 'We will quickly get together and talk about what BTS can do in the future,' j-hope recently told Apple Music 1's Zane Lowe of the band's plans post-military. 'I think it's going to be a massive energy.' On Zach Sang, the 'Chicken Noodle Soup' singer also revealed the first thing he did after finishing his own time in the military. 'I came to L.A. right away,' he said, laughing. 'I wanted to get back into the groove right away. Since I was in a different environment, I wanted to quickly dive back into the places and the culture I loved. I wanted to have fun while gaining new experiences and making music.' Watch j-hope's full interview with Zach Sang above. Best of Billboard Sign up for Billboard's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Vogue Singapore
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
See j-hope's best style moments from his Hope on the Stage era
In the early days of 2023, the realms of K-pop and fashion seemed to propel forward faster than ever. A large part of it, attributed to the luxury fashion houses sweeping up the members of one of the biggest groups in the world—BTS. Week on week, there were announcements and concurrent front row appearances for the fashion shows at the time; Jimin for Dior, Suga at Valentino, and soon after, j-hope for Louis Vuitton. Out of the septet, the latter was the only member who was continuing a relationship already previously nurtured, considering the group's prior ambassadorship with the maison. And yet, he came in swinging still; his playful and dynamic sense of style on full display when the announcement was dropped. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Louis Vuitton (@louisvuitton) Part of the brief? Think a terrific range of eclectic outerwear options, chromatic ensembles—which always feels like a special ode to Hope World —and a strategic mix of elevated streetwear. In an instant, the moodboard was written, and the mega star solidified his sartorial smarts and experimental tendencies, one which he has consistently developed over the years, even through his time in South Korea's mandatory military service. Yet in recent months, the style mover has been taking it one step further—with the outfits for his Hope on the Stage world tour that kicked off earlier in February. Whilst his more casual ensembles on stage features plenty of baggy denim, varsity jackets, oversized graphic tees and one's trusty Jordans—all hallmarks of his streetwear leanings—it's his ardent love for kitschy accessories as well as bold, vivid designs that truly cast him in his own league amid the rest of the BTS members. And whilst there is plenty of LV mixed into the ambassador's stage looks, it's the chromatic joy of his opening look which really seals the deal: a modular rotation of five different crimson ensembles custom made by South Korean designer Juntae Kim. As we gear up for j-hope's upcoming two-night stop in Singapore, we chronicle the best style moments from his Hope on the Stage era so far. @uarmyhope 1 / 9 j-hope in custom Jiwon Choi and Bluemarble @juuntaekim 2 / 9 j-hope in custom Juntae Kim and Balenciaga @uarmyhope 3 / 9 j-hope in Louis Vuitton Courtesy of HYBE Labels 4 / 9 j-hope in custom Juntae Kim and Gentle Monster @uarmyhope 5 / 9 j-hope in Hope on the Stage merchandise Courtesy of HYBE Labels 6 / 9 j-hope in Our Legacy and Levi's @uarmyhope 7 / 9 j-hope in custom Jiwon Choi and Birth of Royal Child Courtesy of HYBE Labels 8 / 9 j-hope in Chin Down @uarmyhope 9 / 9 j-hope in Louis Vuitton
Forbes
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Review: j-hope's ‘Hope On The Stage' LA Concert Is A Masterpiece
j-hope of BTS, photo courtesy of BIGHIT MUSIC BIGHIT MUSIC / HYBE Global superstar j-hope wants the world to know he hasn't forgotten where he came from. When he introduced himself during his Friday sold-out show – the first of two days – at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, he told the rousing audience, 'I'm j-hope of BTS.' As the crowd cheered his name in unison, j-hope held his hands to his heart, touched by the lovely gesture from ARMY, the fandom of BTS. 'You guys have a lot of energy,' he told the LA crowd. 'Am I [in] It has been four years since the South Korean artist performed in Los Angeles for BTS's 'Permission to Dance On Stage' Tour. He is now headlining his first solo stadium concerts, the final two concerts of his North American leg of the ''Hope On The Stage'' World Tour. In the early morning of the concert, ARMY lined up to purchase concert merchandise and meet fellow fans. Several were decked out in Jack in the Box costumes—an homage to his studio album—and concert 'fits' dedicated to j-hope's fashion style. Many passed out 'freebies' filled with candy, handmade bracelets, stickers, and fan-made photocards of j-hope, which has become popular within the K-pop community. As the stadium began to fill, fans grew anxious to see one of the beloved BTS members return to the stage live. It has been over a year since a member of BTS performed a concert in the U.S. (BTS member Jung Kook's last US concert performance was in December 2023 for iHeartRadio Live before his enlistment; Jin did not have any concerts in the US after his military discharge). The anticipation could be felt when the lights began to dim. A sea of red lights radiated from the crowd's lightsticks, which changed colors according to the concert's planned concepts. Several lit-up posters were seen in the dark, one that spelled out HOBI—another one of j-hope's nicknames—and the popular phrase by ARMY: 'BTS is 7'—an homage to the group's seven members. Photo courtesy of BIGHIT MUSIC BIGHIT MUSIC / HYBE The concert set was divided into five parts, each with its themes and moods, telling the story of the artist's journey. The opening VCR – a pre-recorded video that helps present a story – showed a dark and cold world around j-hope, dressed in black, walking towards boxes with numbers on them. He opens the box with the number '23' on it, many interpreting it as the age when he created his first solo mixtape, Hope World. Inside the box is another persona of him, dressed in all red, inside a red room, leading to the first theme of the night: Ambition. The first set of songs performed were from Jack in the Box, which showed a darker side to the 'Hope of BTS': 'What If…," 'Pandora's Box,' 'Arson,' 'Stop,' and 'More.' Donned in all red, j-hope poured all his rage and passion into the songs as if he had stepped out of a box that had held him in for so long. The next video, as the next set was being prepared, referenced several of j-hope's songs, including 'Chicken Noodle Soup' and 'Airplane,' as well as his military enlistment date on the wall of the red room, as the box is being carried towards a 'Safety Zone,' a nod to a song on his album. This led to his 'Dream' set, where he returned to his hip-hop dance roots. Before becoming a member of BTS, he was part of his hometown's underground dance crew, NEURON. As songs from his extended play, Hope On The Street Vol 1. began, he entered the stage doing some smooth freestyle moves as if floating in air. His backup dancers joined him, with each dancer given a moment in the spotlight. It's hard to believe this was the same person who had just performed with such intensity and fury from the set before. As he performed 'lock/unlock,' 'i don't know,' and 'i wonder,' it became evident why he's the main dancer of BTS. He displayed different forms of dance – house, tutting, locking, popping – all without missing a beat. As he closed the set with 'Trivia: Just Dance,' an upbeat love letter to the art of dance, the lightsticks from the audience began to groove as if the sea of lights became a wave dancing with him. The next VCR showed j-hope released from his red box, which revealed a stage, surrounded by fans. This opened his 'Expectations' set with two of his latest singles, 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Mona Lisa," representing the type of music to expect from the artist. However, the set began differently this time than the other North American concerts. As j-hope stepped out to sing 'Sweet Dreams,' so did his collaborator on the single – R&B singer Miguel. The audience screamed in delight as they were the first (and only) to have heard the song live with both artists in concert. As Miguel began his part, his eyes widened as the crowd sang back alongside him. After the song concluded, j-hope and Miguel embraced in a warm hug before the soulful singer exited the stage. j-hope continued with 'Mona Lisa,' a song that expressed his love for the women of ARMY, calling them his 'masterpiece.' Several fans began dancing the viral dance challenge portion from their seats, which brought a smile to his face, leading him to sing an acapella version for them to sing along. Photo courtesy of BIGHIT MUSIC BIGHIT MUSIC / HYBE As an ode to the past and his group, j-hope included BTS songs to be performed alongside his 'Fantasy' set with songs from Hope World, telling the audience, 'Let's go back in time.' He began with his very first solo release, '1 VERSE,' followed by the mixtape singles 'Base Line,' 'HANGSANG,' and 'Airplane' before diving into BTS songs. The crowd went wilder – almost in a frenzy – as 'Airplane pt. 2,' 'MIC Drop,' and 'Baepsae (Silver Spoon)' started, prompting the official BTS fan chants – all seven of the members' names – from the audience. He concluded the set with 'Outro: EGO,' 'Daydream,' 'Chicken Noodle Soup,' and 'Hope World,' displaying the colorful artwork from that era. As the fans waited for his encore, ARMY were given a moment to have their posters/signs shown on the big screen. Shouts of support echoed the stadium as each sign highlighted, including 'Proud Silver Senior Loves j-hope,' 'LA Loves j-hope,' and 'Important Business?' – the latter being an inside joke within the fandom. In his final video of the night, leading to his final set: 'Wish," he prepares for a performance. On the way out, he takes a bright red box with him – leading the real j-hope to enter the stage. 'Do you know what this is?' he said, holding the lit-up box, which symbolized the place where he feels the happiest. 'It's very precious. This is the mini-version of the stage.' Many fans began realizing the meaning behind his VCRs and themes, uttering 'ohhh' that reverberated the stadium. It made sense as his performance radiated joy and fervor as if he'd been waiting for this moment his whole life, despite having already performed the same set in five other cities. His charismatic energy never faltered or faded, even with the intense and intricate choreography and constant strain on his vocals. His playful interactions with ARMY seemed to fuel him as he held their hands and acknowledged posters he could see from the stage. Several fans could be heard sobbing from their interactions and the entire experience, a precursor to BTS's eventual—and emotional—reunion. He closed out the concert with optimistic songs that represented his wishes for the future: one for equality ('= (Equal Sign)') and one for hope ('Future'). His final song, 'Neuron,' was his final wish of connecting with his past and a reminder never to forget where you came from. He is 'j-hope of BTS'. Something that this audience will never forget.
