j-hope of 21st-century pop icons BTS successfully wrapped up his first-ever solo stadium concerts with a two-day run at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles shows, which ran on April 4 & 6, marked the final stop of the North American leg of his first-ever solo world tour, ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE.’

The final show at BMO Stadium was a defining moment in the global game-changer’s solo musical journey. A true boundary breaker, j-hope made history as the first South Korean male artist to headline a stadium show in North America. He opened the show with tracks from his first solo album, Jack In The Box (2022), instantly igniting the stadium with a wave of cheers amid the dazzling sea of ARMY BOMBs (BTS’ official light stick).

The excitement reached new heights when trailblazing, genre-defying GRAMMY-Award winning R&B artist Miguel made a surprise appearance for a special performance of “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel),” j-hope’s hit single released in March, 2025. As the duo commanded the stage with undeniable chemistry, the audience erupted into a massive sing-along. The atmosphere was electric, with thousands of fans swaying in unison, fully immersed in the moment.

j-hope continued to captivate with a powerful performance of “MONA LISA,” exuding confident charisma with a sensual edge. The encore set featuring “= (Equal Sign),” “Future,” and the grand finale “NEURON (with Gaeko, yoonmirae),” was reimagined with a New Jack Swing arrangement, marking a powerful and emotional conclusion to an unforgettable show. From start to finish, the show was a testament to j-hope’s standing as one of the most celebrated performers in demand.

The name of the tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' not only represents 'j-hope on stage,' but also the idea of hope, wishes, and dreams taking shape in various forms on stage. The concert is arranged into five sections—‘Ambition,’ ‘Dream,’ ‘Expectation,’ ‘Fantasy,’ and ‘Wish’ with each section reflecting the narrative he has woven throughout his solo career. As his first solo world tour since debuting 12 years ago, ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ is a deeply personal project for j-hope. He actively participated in the overall planning, composition, and direction of the concert, ensuring his creative vision was embedded throughout.

The concert delivered a visually and sonically immersive experience, enhanced by spectacular production. The lifts for the main stage shifted in their height and arrangement in real-time, synchronizing with his music and movements. At times, they formed a box, and at others, they morphed into staircases that elevated him. For performances featuring tracks from his Special Album, HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1, which delves into his musical roots—street dance, the stage transformed into a vibrant, retro dance floor. Along with a thrilling dance break, j-hope showcased his incredible mastery of movement with his signature energy that electrified the audience.

He kicked off the North American leg of the tour on March 13 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. During the Brooklyn show, he premiered his latest single “MONA LISA,” which quickly spiraled countless viral dance challenge videos. Following Brooklyn, the tour made stops across major cities including Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, Oakland, and Los Angeles.

j-hope’s world tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE’ features a total of 31 shows in 15 cities across the world, including Seoul (South Korea), Singapore (Singapore), Jakarta (Indonesia), Bangkok (Thailand), Osaka (Japan), and more. After concluding the North American leg, he will continue his tour in Asia until June

About j-hope

j-hope (Jeong, Hoseok) is a South Korean rapper, dancer, songwriter, music producer and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Known as the ‘lead dancer’ of the group, j-hope boasts his performance skills that are nearly perfect. His originality in music as an artist also comes from the fact that he learned music through dance. j-hope has been participating in making music such as “Intro : Boy Meets Evil” and “MAMA” in WINGS, and his solo works. j-hope’s first mixtape Hope World (March 2018) expressed his honest emotions and personal narratives, suggesting his vision as an artist. Globally-famed “Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)” released in 2019 showcased his own musical personality with exhilarating energy and performance. j-hope also validated his capability as a creative director by leading all aspects—from music to concept and visual elements—of his solo album, Jack In The Box (July 2022), which addresses his passion and agony he goes through as an artist. In 2022, j-hope made history as the first South Korean act to headline a main stage at Lollapalooza. j-hope released a special album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1 alongside docuseries ‘HOPE ON THE STREET’ in March 2024. In March 2025, j-hope released a series of solo singles “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)” and “MONA LISA,” further cementing his global presence. He is set to headline BMO Stadium in Los Angeles in April 2025 as part of his first solo world tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE,’ becoming the first South Korean male artist ever to headline a stadium concert in North America.

About BTS

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2020, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.