SiriusXM K-Pop recently featured BTS member j-hope as a special guest on their show, following the rapper’s captivating concert tour. During the interview conducted by host Michael Tam, j-hope opened up about the future of BTS, providing fans with insight into what’s next for the iconic K-Pop group. The complete interview aired on April 3, 2025.
Reflection on Reunion and Excitement for Future
j-hope described the prospect of reuniting with his bandmates as a surreal experience, emphasizing his enthusiasm for resuming group activities. He noted that this reunion would be distinct, as it occurs after a significant interval during which each member has pursued individual paths. Since their hiatus in 2021, marked by military enlistments and solo projects, much has changed for the group. He remarked,
“I myself am wondering what the energy will be like once we’re back together.”
Emotional Reactions from Fans
Fans worldwide felt a wave of emotions as they listened to j-hope speak about the long-awaited BTS reunion, particularly since it has been nearly four years since the group last performed as a complete unit. Currently, all members except Jin and j-hope are fulfilling their mandatory military service, with expectations of their discharge by June 2025. The excitement amongst fans is palpable, as reflected in their social media responses:
“It will be more emotional and louder Hobi,”tweeted a passionate fan.
“That has been so important, for them to have that time doing solo things, experimenting & doing things they wanted as individual artists. This way, when they come back together as a group, there are no regrets, etc., & it will only make them stronger as they’d know both sides,”shared another user.
“He had the widest smile on his face by the end! My shaylaaaa,”commented a fan.
“I can’t wait to finally see BTS back together,”enthused another netizen.
Additional fans shared their excitement, echoing sentiments about the upcoming reunion:
“I really can’t wait for our 7 kings reunion,”commented one follower.
“I can’t believe they have been apart for so long. I’m sure they meet and hang out, plus the group chat is active… but it just dawned on me how long ago ‘Take Two’ was,”reflected another user.
“Remember when we kept telling ourselves not to be sad because 2025 would come in a flash? Yeah, well, it’s here,”added a fan.
j-hope’s Plans for 2025
Currently, j-hope is touring for his inaugural solo concert series, “Hope on the Stage.”The tour kicked off in Seoul, South Korea, with a three-day event from February 28 to March 2, and he subsequently traveled to North America, where he is expected to wrap up performance dates in April. Following this, j-hope will embark on a two-month Asian leg, concluding with a concert in Japan on July 1, 2025.
In addition to his tour, j-hope released new music, including two singles titled “Sweet Dreams”featuring Miguel and “Mona Lisa.”He also collaborated with American rapper Don Toliver on the track “LV Bag,”showcased at the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter Fashion Show in Paris in January 2025.
While specific future projects remain undisclosed, fans eagerly anticipate further announcements regarding j-hope’s activities throughout the year.