On April 8, 2025, j-hope of BTS delighted fans by sharing moments from his spectacular concert in Los Angeles during the Hope on the Stage World Tour at BMO Stadium. His heartfelt caption read:
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love you,”as translated by Google.
Among the many snapshots he posted, fans were particularly touched by a heartwarming image of j-hope embracing a child. This child was revealed to be Lumpens, the talented music video director Yong-seok Choi, who had previously appeared in BTS’s Permission To Dance music video released in 2021.
For those unfamiliar, Lumpens is recognized as the leader of a video production company that bears his name. Under his direction, the firm has produced a number of BTS’s iconic music videos, including I Need You, Fire, Blood Sweat and Tears, Spring Day, and Permission to Dance.
Recently, Lumpens also shared a delightful photo alongside his family at j-hope’s LA concert, which ignited a wave of nostalgia among fans on social media. Many expressed their astonishment at how much his son has grown since their last appearance together.
“I didn’t even recognize Lumpens’s son because of how much he’s grown up. Can’t believe it’s been 4 years,”commented a fan on X.
This sentiment was echoed across various social media platforms, as fans reminisced about Lumpens’s son and how he has matured into a young boy. Comments such as the following highlighted this emotional moment:
“He grew up fast; seeing BTS with the families of their staff is something special,”wrote another fan.
“Lumpens’s little boy is adorable and was in the PTD video too! He has grown so much!”exclaimed a fan.
“Lumpens’s son is so big now…? He was only on Jungkook’s hip while filming the PTD MV yesterday,”remarked another fan.
The emotional reunion brought about feelings of nostalgia, with one fan commenting that Lumpens’s son has literally grown up alongside BTS. The moment resonated deeply, prompting some to consider it a lasting memory.
“MY HEART! THIS HUG IS SO PRECIOUS. THE WAY HOBI HUGS WITH HIS ENTIRE SELF. This kid is Lumpens’s son; he literally grew up with BTS and has participated in several projects with the members,”reacted another fan.
“Hobi’s welcome home tour is making me all kinds of emotional. Not only is it historical, but it also encapsulates the rich history he shares with Lumpens, his son, and Team j-hope. They have supported Hobi throughout his journey to perform on the grand stage,”wrote yet another fan.
“This moment between Hobi and Lumpens’ son feels like it could be a core memory,”commented another fan.
Overview of j-hope’s Hope on the Stage Concert Tour
j-hope’s inaugural solo concert tour, Hope on the Stage, aligns with his debut album, Jack in the Box, and the EP Hope on the Street Vol. 1. This much-anticipated tour includes major stops throughout Asia and North America.
Kicking off with three performances at Seoul’s KSPO Dome from February 28 to March 2, 2025, the tour then heads to the United States, featuring ten shows, along with two additional performances in Mexico. Notably, j-hope made history as the first BTS member to headline a solo stadium concert with two shows at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
The tour will subsequently visit Asia, covering places like the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Macau, and Taiwan, concluding in Osaka, Japan, on June 1, 2025.
Remaining Schedule for j-hope’s Hope on the Stage Concert Tour:
- April 12 – Manila, The Philippines at SM Mall of Asia Arena
- April 13 – Manila, The 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 at Olympiastadion Berlin, further showcasing his expanding influence in the global music scene.