On April 12, 2025, BTS member j-hope captivated fans during his concert in Manila, Philippines, as part of his world tour, titled HOPE ON THE STAGE. Prior to the performance, the artist engaged with the enthusiastic crowd during the soundcheck, delighting attendees by speaking in Tagalog, the predominant language in Manila.
“See you guys later, I love you all!” the idol expressed in Tagalog, resonating with his audience.
This heartfelt attempt to connect with his fans did not go unnoticed. Many listeners were touched by j-hope’s effort, with social media buzzing as admirers shared their reactions. Here are some standout responses from fans:
“The efforts he’s so cute,” one fan noted on X.
“I NEED YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT HE’S SPEAKING TAGALOG IN THE MOST MAXIMUM LEVEL OF AEGYO,” exclaimed another fan.
“MY BABYYYY HEARING HIM SPEAK IN MY LANGUAGE IN THE CUTEST F*CKING VOICE IS MAKING ME CRYYYY,” shared a passionate fan.
“Omgggg why does this make me so happy lol,” reacted another netizen.
More fans echoed sentiments about how adorable they found j-hope’s Tagalog:
“WOW ITS STILL NOT SINKING IN THAT HOBI IS ACTUALLY IN THE PH AND IS SPEAKING TAGALOG HDJSHDJSHSHDHD IS THIS REAL,” one fan remarked.
“As a mixed Filipina, this warms my heart,” responded another user.
“HELP HOBI IS SO CUTE HUHU CAN’T BELIEVE I’M HEARING A BTS MEMBER SPEAK TAGALOG AGAIN. THE WORLD IS HEALING HEKWKSKSHAKS,” claimed a delighted netizen.
“I WANNA CRY, hobi speaking tagalog is just everything to me,” expressed another excited follower.
Update on j-hope’s Solo Endeavors
After completing his military service in October 2024, j-hope has gradually reintegrated into the music industry. Notably, he threw the first pitch at the second game of the 2024 Korean Series, symbolizing his return.
In November 2024, he graced the red carpet during the grand opening of the Audemars Piguet AP House Flagship in Seoul. By January 2025, he announced his first solo world tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE, which includes performances in over 15 cities. Below is a list of tour dates and venues:
- Seoul, South Korea: February 28 – March 2, 2025, at KSPO Dome
- Brooklyn, New York, USA: March 13 – 14, 2025, at Barclays Center
- Chicago, Illinois, USA: March 17 – 18, 2025, at Allstate Arena
- Mexico City, Mexico: March 22 – 23, 2025, at Palacio de los Deportes
- San Antonio, Texas, USA: March 26 – 27, 2025, at Frost Bank Center
- Oakland, California, USA: March 31 – April 1, 2025, at Oakland Arena
- Los Angeles, California, USA: April 4 and 6, 2025, at BMO Stadium
- Manila, Philippines: April 12 – 13, 2025, at Mall of Asia Arena
- Saitama, Japan: April 19 – 20, 2025, at Saitama Super Arena
- Singapore: April 26 – 27, 2025, at Singapore Indoor Stadium
- Jakarta, Indonesia: May 3 – 4, 2025, at Indonesia Arena
- Bangkok, Thailand: May 10 – 11, 2025, at Impact Arena
- Macau: May 17 – 18, 2025, at Galaxy Arena
- Taipei, Taiwan: April 24 – 25, 2025, at NTSU Arena (Linkou Arena)
- Osaka, Japan: May 31 – June 1, 2025, at Kyocera Dome
Additionally, j-hope has been prolific in his music releases. In February 2024, he introduced the track “LV BAG,” featuring Don Toliver and produced by Pharrell Williams, which premiered at the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2025 runway show in Paris. Following this, he collaborated with Miguel for the track “Sweet Dreams,” released on March 7, 2025. Most recently, he unveiled a new single titled “MONA LISA.” With his current concert tour in full swing, j-hope is undoubtedly making his mark as a solo artist.