KOREAN superstar J-Hope of BTS has confirmed that Manila will be part of his upcoming solo concert tour.
On Instagram, the rapper revealed details of his “Hope on the Stage” tour, which will start with three back-to-back performances in Seoul from February 28 to March 2.
He will then visit various cities across the US and Asia, including Manila.
The Asian leg of the tour will begin in Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on April 12 and 13, before heading to Saitama, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, Taipei, and Osaka.
This concert will mark J-Hope’s first return to the Philippines since BTS’ “Wings” tour in 2017, which was also held at the same venue.
J-Hope’s solo career has seen significant success since the release of his debut album Jack in the Box in July 2022. He recently made history as the first-ever Korean artist to headline Lollapalooza.
His six-part documentary series, Hope on the Street, premiered in March 2024, detailing his journey in producing his debut album and his experience headlining a major international music festival.
In addition to his musical achievements, J-Hope made headlines for his generous donation of 100 million won (approximately $68,000 or P3.96 million) to support the victims of the Jeju Air flight crash at Muan International Airport.
J-Hope, who recently completed his 18-month military enlistment, is the latest BTS member to return after fulfilling his duties. His bandmate Jin also finished his service, while the remaining members are still serving.