On March 19, 2025, following a captivating performance at Chicago’s Allstate Arena, BTS member j-hope hosted a livestream on Weverse where he shared exciting plans for the year ahead. Among the announcements was the upcoming release of his second solo single, “Mona Lisa,”which he had already showcased during his recent concerts.
j-hope expressed his enthusiasm for these new projects, aiming to keep fans engaged with fresh content. However, non-Korean-speaking fans encountered significant challenges with the live translations on Weverse, leading to widespread discussions on social media. Many noted that j-hope’s comments were frequently misinterpreted, causing frustration among the global fanbase.
The translation mishaps quickly ignited reactions across various platforms, prompting some fans to seek clarity through fan-run translation accounts on sites like X and Instagram. One fan expressed dissatisfaction, stating:
“This what they trying to make people pay for.”
As reactions continued to roll in, several fans took to social media to share screenshots from the livestream, amplifying the conversation. Comments ranged from frustration over translation errors to humorous remarks about the situation, such as:
“They put live translations behind a paywall and can’t even translate properly, man,”a fan wrote.
“And they want me to pay for this?”another fan commented.
“I really need to learn Hangul like this,”another user added.
In light of the mishaps, some fans lightheartedly noted that Weverse has a history of translation issues:
“It’s been a while since we’ve had a good mistranslation,”a fan remarked.
“Weverse is still under the monalisa’s effect,”another joked.
“This isn’t even the worst Weverse has done,”a user wrote.
j-hope’s Successful HOPE ON THE STAGE World Tour
j-hope’s debut solo world tour, titled HOPE ON THE STAGE, kicked off on February 28, 2025, at Seoul’s KSPO DOME. He performed two additional shows there on March 1 and 2, delighting fans with interactive sessions and autographs post-concerts.
On the final day of the Seoul leg, a compelling moment occurred when a fan proposed marriage in front of j-hope, which subsequently went viral, showing the idol enthusiastically cheering for the couple.
After completing three shows in South Korea, j-hope took flight to New York, where he mesmerized audiences at the Barclays Center on March 13 and 14. Subsequent concerts were held at Allstate Arena in Chicago on March 17 and 18, 2025.
j-hope is set to make history again as he becomes the first Korean solo artist to headline a concert at BMO Stadium on April 4 and 6, 2025.
Upcoming Concert Dates for HOPE ON THE STAGE
Mexico City, Mexico:
- March 22, 2025 – Palacio de los Deportes
- March 23, 2025 – Palacio de los Deportes
San Antonio, Texas, USA:
- March 26, 2025 – Frost Bank Center
- March 27, 2025 – Frost Bank Center
Oakland, California, USA:
- March 31, 2025 – Oakland Arena
- April 1, 2025 – Oakland Arena
Los Angeles, California, USA:
- April 4, 2025 – BMO Stadium
- April 6, 2025 – BMO Stadium
Manila, Philippines:
- April 12, 2025 – Mall of Asia Arena
- April 13, 2025 – Mall of Asia Arena
Saitama, Japan:
- April 19, 2025 – Saitama Super Arena
- April 20, 2025 – Saitama Super Arena
Singapore:
- April 26, 2025 – Singapore Indoor Stadium
- April 27, 2025 – Singapore Indoor Stadium
Jakarta, Indonesia:
- May 3, 2025 – Indonesia Arena, GBK
- May 4, 2025 – Indonesia Arena, GBK
Bangkok, Thailand:
- May 10, 2025 – Impact Arena
- May 11, 2025 – Impact Arena
Macau, China:
- May 17, 2025 – Galaxy Arena
- May 18, 2025 – Galaxy Arena
Taipei, Taiwan:
- May 24, 2025 – NTSU Arena (Linkou Arena)
- May 25, 2025 – NTSU Arena (Linkou Arena)
Osaka, Japan:
- May 31, 2025 – Kyocera Dome
- June 1, 2025 – Kyocera Dome
j-hope resumed his activities following military service, where he was discharged as a Sergeant from the Republic of Korea Army on October 17, 2024.