On April 9, 2025, j-hope of BTS made a stylish return to South Korea after concluding the North American segment of his solo world tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE. The rapper was seen at the airport sporting a distinctive outfit featuring an oversized white shirt adorned with the word “Single”inscribed in Google’s recognizable colors and font.
Accompanying the shirt was a beige sleeveless knit layered for added flair, completed with a pair of jeans. This striking fashion choice swiftly caught the attention of fans online, leading to humorous speculation about whether the shirt was a hint towards a new single release.
Previously, j-hope surprised fans with the stealth release of his singles, Sweet Dreams and Mona Lisa, during earlier phases of the tour. Such patterns have stirred excitement among followers, prompting many to dive into theories regarding his recent look.
Humor and enthusiasm thrived within the fanbase, as many termed j-hope’s approach “unserious,”further fueling their curiosity about a potential new track. An X user @uarmyvibe quipped:
“OMG…HOBI’S SINGLE INSPIRED BY GOOGLE? HE’S SO UNSERIOUS.”
Across various platforms, fans engaged in lively discussions, examining every detail of j-hope’s outfit and behavior for clues. Various speculations emerged, including a possibility that his next single could be themed around “Google.”One fan noted:
“connecting the dots here: his next single is gonna be titled Google,”a fan commented.
“His new single is Google?! or single?!,”a netizen remarked.
“Maybe surf has something to do with it bc surfing is another term used for browsing google,”a fan commented.
Prior to landing, j-hope engaged with fans via a livestream on Weverse, hinting at exciting developments ahead. He teased that something special is in the works after the Asian leg of his tour, leaving fans buzzing with anticipation.
“New single, encore stage with all the tannies, louder than bombs?????,”another person added.
“Did y’all not read that interview he did with LA Times (I think) where it was teased he was releasing another single during the Asia leg of his tour?,”“a fan mentioned.
“What do we want? It’s not about a single because he said something like ‘even after Asia tour’,”an X user wrote.
Insights on j-hope’s Upcoming Releases and Tour Schedule
The anticipation surrounding j-hope’s potential third solo single intensified following an interview with the Los Angeles Times on April 5, 2025. Reports suggest that he may release a new track during his upcoming Asian tour dates.
While specifics like a title or release date remain unconfirmed, fans are eager for an anticipated surprise performance, likely set for j-hope’s opening show in Manila on April 12.
Post his military discharge in October 2024, j-hope quickly transitioned to crafting new music, releasing HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1 along with a documentary. His recent singles Sweet Dreams featuring Miguel and Mona Lisa were both showcased live before their official drops, reinforcing his innovative approach to music releases.
The upcoming Asian leg of his tour will span several notable locations, including:
- April 12–13 – Manila, SM Mall of Asia Arena
- April 19–20 – Saitama, Saitama Super Arena
- April 26–27 – Singapore, Singapore Indoor Stadium
- May 3–4 – Jakarta, Indonesia Arena
- May 10–11 – Bangkok, Impact Arena
- May 17–18 – Macau, Galaxy Arena
- May 24–25 – Taipei, NTSU Arena
- May 31–June 1 – Osaka, Kyocera Dome Osaka
This tour marks j-hope’s first thorough engagement with fans following his military service, igniting excitement and anticipation around what he has planned next.