J-Hope Ends Tour on BTS Anniversary—All Eyes on Reunion

J-Hope of BTS will hold a solo encore concert on June 13, the exact date of BTS’s debut anniversary, raising excitement over the possibility of other members joining him on stage for the first time since their military service.

According to BigHit Music on May 7, J-Hope will perform the final leg of his solo world tour—titled j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' FINAL—on June 13 and 14 at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.

This marks the finale of a global journey that began on February 28 at Seoul’s KSPO Dome. The tour has taken J-Hope to 15 cities across North America and Asia, including Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City, Manila, Saitama, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, Taipei, and Osaka, totaling 31 performances.

The Goyang encore show is expected to be a high-quality, career-spanning showcase of J-Hope’s artistry. BigHit Music stated, “We’re fully preparing to deliver a vivid, high-energy performance that captures J-Hope’s signature stage presence.”

But what makes this concert even more special is its timing. The first concert day—June 13—coincides with BTS’s official debut anniversary, and most of the BTS members will have completed their military service by then: Jin and J-Hope have already been discharged. V and RM are scheduled to return on June 10. Jimin and Jungkook will be discharged on June 11. Only SUGA remains, with his service concluding on June 21.

This means that six out of seven BTS members will be available during the concert dates, leading fans to speculate about a possible on-stage reunion or group appearance during this symbolic moment.

Speaking to fans via Weverse Live on May 7, J-Hope said:

“June 13 is such a meaningful day for BTS. With most of the members returning from service, this year’s FESTA feels especially emotional. I feel truly honored that my concert overlaps with it—it’s exactly the kind of FESTA news we love.”

Since 2014, BTS has celebrated their debut each June with a fan festival known as FESTA, which includes exclusive content, special performances, and fan engagement events. With J-Hope’s concert anchoring this year’s celebration, fans are eagerly anticipating what surprises FESTA 2024 may bring.

J-Hope Bonds Over Snacks and Sashimi Ahead of Encore Concert

Meanwhile, in a recent YouTube vlog titled “World Star Hobi Came to Hang Out Today”, Choo Sung-hoon and J-Hope shared a glimpse into a cozy meetup that gave fans a taste of his off-stage personality. The video shows the two enjoying casual moments together—snacking on convenience store desserts, sharing laughs, and treating themselves to an omakase meal.

Choo Sung-hoon, who has racked up more than 1.6 million subscribers, affectionately called J-Hope "Hobihobi," praising him as “adorable and genuinely a good friend,” while also recommending their favorite convenience store items to viewers. The atmosphere of the vlog was warm and relaxed, giving fans a heartwarming look at the BTS star’s daily charm ahead of his upcoming encore concert.

As fans gear up for J-Hope’s Hope on the Stage FINAL show in June, small moments like these only deepen their excitement, showing that even amid global fame and military transitions, J-Hope stays grounded—sharing good food and better friendships.

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