On March 27, 2025, Daliyan reported that BTS’s j-hope has made history by becoming the first K-pop solo artist to dominate Shazam charts, right before his highly anticipated Hope on the Stage concert in Oakland, California.
In celebration of this milestone, Apple unveiled a unique Home Takeover for Shazam, featuring a revamped main screen aligned with j-hope’s North American tour. This exciting update will launch on March 28, 2025, coinciding with the tour’s kickoff.
When users search for j-hope’s music on Shazam or have previously accessed tracks by BTS, the app’s main interface will transform into a vibrant red theme, echoing the aesthetics of the singer’s ongoing world tour.
For concert information, users can easily tap a dedicated button at the bottom of the screen or navigate to the artist’s page. Additionally, fans can access exclusive mobile wallpapers and Apple Watch faces featuring j-hope, available for free download.
Apple Music will also offer fans the chance to preview j-hope’s concert setlist ahead of the live performances, enhancing the overall concert experience.
Starting April 1, 2025, Shazam plans to provide fans with exclusive high-quality photographs from j-hope’s concert tour performances, adding to the anticipation surrounding the events.
The response from fans has been overwhelmingly positive, with many taking to social media to express their excitement for the Shazam takeover. One fan noted that j-hope is “paving the way” for K-pop artists.
“j-hope’s Shazam homepage takeover is a first for any Korean solo artist. In addition to a theme update, fans can explore his setlist, download wallpapers for their Apple devices, and access exclusive photos of j-hope on tour. Jung Hoseok is once again paving the way!”commented a fan on X.
Fan reactions continued to highlight the excitement, with one fan stating it was “finally time to change their wallpaper” and another declaring that j-hope is making history once more.
“Finally, I got time to change my iPhone & I watch wallpapers this one I saved from Shazam. I’m keeping this until Hobi finishes his tour,”commented another fan.
“This jhopexShazam project is first of its kind. and j-hope is making history again! Check out the cool content that comes with it, they even have wallpapers for phones and watch…had to change mine right away,”remarked another fan.
“Apple ‘Shazam’ unveiling Home Takeover to Celebrate BTS J-Hope’s North American Tour starting on the 28th…this is so cool!”exclaimed another fan.
Many fans relished the available wallpapers, showing enthusiasm like one who couldn’t wait to unlock it, while another lamented not owning an Apple Watch to enjoy the themed wallpaper.
“Watch one looks cool tho..I don’t have,”reacted another fan.
“Can’t wait to unlock these wallpapers! Who else is Shazaming j-hope nonstop?”wrote another fan.
“June 28 hello???? These are free wallpapers from Shazam!”said another fan.
Exploring j-hope’s Hope on the Stage Concert Tour
Hope on the Stage marks the inaugural global concert tour for j-hope, featuring highlights from his debut album, Jack in the Box, along with tracks from the EP Hope on the Street Vol. 1. The tour commenced on February 28, 2025, and is set to conclude in Osaka, Japan, on June 1, 2025.
The concert series began with a three-night residency at Seoul’s KSPO Dome, marking j-hope’s first solo performance in his homeland. Following these shows, he will take his act to the United States, performing at venues such as New York’s Barclays Center, Chicago’s Allstate Arena, and San Antonio’s Frostbank Center.
The complete schedule for the Hope on the Stage World Tour is as follows:
- March 31 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
- April 1 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
- April 4 – Los Angeles, CA @ BMO Stadium
- April 6 – Los Angeles, CA @ BMO Stadium
- April 12 – Manila, The Philippines @ SM Mall of Asia Arena
- April 13 – Manila, The Philippines @ SM Mall of Asia Arena
- April 19 – Saitama, Japan @ Saitama Super Arena
- April 20 – Saitama, Japan @ Saitama Super Arena
- April 26 – Singapore @ Singapore Indoor Stadium
- April 27 – Singapore @ Singapore Indoor Stadium
- May 3 – Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Arena, GBK
- May 4 – Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Arena, GBK
- May 10 – Bangkok, Thailand @ Impact Arena
- May 11 – Bangkok, Thailand @ Impact Arena
- May 17 – Macau @ Galaxy Arena
- May 18 – Macau @ Galaxy Arena
- May 24 – Taipei, Taiwan @ NTSU Arena (Linkou Arena)
- May 25 – Taipei, Taiwan @ NTSU Arena (Linkou Arena)
- May 31 – Osaka, Japan @ Kyocera Dome Osaka
- June 1 – Osaka, Japan @ Kyocera Dome Osaka
Following the conclusion of his tour, j-hope is poised to take the stage as a headliner at Lollapalooza Berlin, scheduled for July 12 to 13, 2025.