On April 22, 2025, BigHit Music made an exciting announcement: BTS member j-hope will be launching his debut solo showcase titled AND WHAT?. This highly anticipated event will take place from May 30 to June 22, 2025, at AK Plaza in the vibrant Hongdae district of Seoul. This exhibition marks j-hope’s first individual gallery presentation since his rise to fame as a member of BTS.
The showcase will be hosted on the 17th floor of the venue, located in the Mapo District’s Donggyo-dong area. Tickets will be available for purchase starting April 29 at 11 am KST through Interpark Ticket.
Fans are buzzing with excitement as the exhibition will be open for over three weeks. Many are speculating that the showcase may provide hints regarding j-hope’s upcoming third solo single, following the success of “Sweat Dreams” and “MONA LISA.”
Fans are intrigued by the title AND WHAT?, with many suggesting it could be linked to the title of j-hope’s forthcoming single.
“I wonder if the title of the #jhope_ANDWHAT exhibit has something to do with the title of his next single too?!?,”a fan remarked.
“AND WHAT if this is the title of the third single?!!!?!! Right?!?!,”a viewer said.
“FOR SURE THERE’S SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE 3RD SINGLE, RIGHT?????,”a person shared.
The excitement doesn’t stop there; many fans are also praising the creative title and the expanded duration of the exhibition.
“Refreshing name for the exhibit, love that it’s being changed up a little! can’t wait to see what it holds!,”a fan remarked.
“Thank you for the month’s worth of notice! I appreciate that it’s longer than only a couple of weeks 💜,”a user noted.
“WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA IDONT KNOW WHAT IS THIS EXACTLY BUT ANYTHING BY J-HOPE IS ALWAYS THE BEST SO LET’S GOOOOOOOO,”another fan added.
Exploring j-hope’s Exhibition AND WHAT?
According to reports from South Korean outlet Maeil Kyeongje, j-hope’s exhibition AND WHAT? will highlight his evolution not just as a performer but also as a visionary artist. The gallery aims to showcase his multifaceted career beyond the stage.
This immersive display will include a variety of personal music selections, documentary clips, and footage from his world tours, all illustrating how his artistry has matured. Key milestones featured in the exhibit include his historic headlining at Lollapalooza in Chicago in 2022, marking him as the first Korean solo artist to achieve this feat, and his groundbreaking performances at BMO Stadium during the HOPE ON THE STREET tour.
The exhibit promises to explore the many dimensions of the Chicken Noodle Soup artist. It aims to engage fans with creatively designed spaces reflecting his distinctive artistic style and presence. Visitors can expect to see real artifacts from his journey, including stage costumes, performance gear, and items from his music videos, providing an exclusive look into the world that fuels his performances.
Previously, j-hope’s solo concert series, HOPE ON THE STAGE, successfully concluded its North American segment, attracting nearly 178,000 fans across six locations. He is now set to perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on April 26 and again on April 27.