On April 6, 2025, the emerging K-pop group KATSEYE made their presence felt at BTS member j-hope’s concert, “Hope on the Stage,”held at BMO Stadium. Enthusiastic fans noticed a heartfelt gesture from the group: they brought sunflowers as a gift for j-hope.
After the event, KATSEYE’s member Sophia expressed her excitement on Weverse. She conveyed her feelings through a post that garnered attention on social media, stating:
“i’m still on such a high from jhope’s concert i stan the right group. he is genuinely so amazing i’m so endlessly inspired.”
Sophia further elaborated that the sunflowers were specifically meant for j-hope, sharing:
“i had flowers cause they were for him.”
Meet KATSEYE: A Global Sensation
Hailing from Los Angeles, KATSEYE consists of six dynamic members: Manon, Sophia, Lara, Daniela, Megan, and Yoonchae. This global girl group stands out for its diverse lineup, which showcases talents from various countries. They emerged victorious from the reality show “Dream Academy,”a collaboration between HYBE and Geffen Records, airing in 2023. KATSEYE made their official debut in June 2024 with their inaugural single, “Debut,”followed by the release of “Touch.”They later released their first EP, “SIS (Soft Is Strong),”in August 2024.
Fan Reactions and Community Support
The interaction between KATSEYE and j-hope sparked a flurry of delightful responses from fans on X. One fan highlighted the sweetness of the moment, commenting on KATSEYE’s gesture:
“The way Katseye’s Sophia along with her bandmates brought sunflowers to Hobi after they met backstage, how she went: I’m still on such a high from Jhope concert, I stan the right group. He is so genuinely amazing. I’m so endlessly inspired. OMG THEY ARE SO SWEET,”commented a fan on X.
Additional fans chimed in, expressing their admiration for KATSEYE’s thoughtful act. Comments ranged from appreciation of the bouquet to declarations of love for the group:
“and they came with a bouquet of flowers. okay love these katseye girls,”wrote another fan.
“they brought him sunflowers… OHMYGOD I MIGHT JUST CRY. THAT’S REALLY CUTE!”commented a fan.
Many expressed their enthusiasm for the photos and videos shared post-concert, encapsulating the genuine excitement among the fandom:
“KATSEYE IS AT JHOPES CONCERT WE’RE GETTING PICTURES, INTERACTIONS AND A TIKTOK YALL IM SO EXCITED RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH,”exclaimed another fan.
“j-hope is a true artist and role model,”noted another user.
Insights Into j-hope’s Solo Tour: Hope on the Stage
j-hope’s “Hope on the Stage”is his inaugural solo tour, supporting his debut album, “Jack in the Box,”as well as his EP “Hope on the Street Vol.1.”The tour commenced with three performances in Seoul at the KSPO Dome from February 28 to March 2, 2025, before venturing to the United States for ten shows, including two in Mexico. Following his U.S. engagements, j-hope is set to perform across Asia, with stops in key cities.
Upcoming Tour Schedule
- April 12 – Manila, Philippines at SM Mall of Asia Arena
- April 13 – Manila, Philippines at SM Mall of Asia Arena
- April 19 – Saitama, Japan at Saitama Super Arena
- April 20 – Saitama, Japan at Saitama Super Arena
- April 26 – Singapore at Singapore Indoor Stadium
- April 27 – Singapore at Singapore Indoor Stadium
- May 3 – Jakarta, Indonesia at Indonesia Arena, GBK
- May 4 – Jakarta, Indonesia at Indonesia Arena, GBK
- May 10 – Bangkok, Thailand at Impact Arena
- May 11 – Bangkok, Thailand at Impact Arena
- May 17 – Macau at Galaxy Arena
- May 18 – Macau at Galaxy Arena
- May 24 – Taipei, Taiwan at NTSU Arena
- May 25 – Taipei, Taiwan at NTSU Arena
- May 31 – Osaka, Japan at Kyocera Dome Osaka
- June 1 – Osaka, Japan at Kyocera Dome Osaka
Additionally, j-hope is set to headline the Lollapalooza Berlin Music Festival on July 12 and 13, 2025, at the Olympiastadion Berlin, marking another milestone in his already illustrious career.