On April 9, 2025, j-hope of BTS shared an emotional moment during his solo concert in Seoul, where the parents of all BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, Taehyung, Jimin, and Jungkook were in attendance. This touching revelation occurred in a newly released YouTube video titled “j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in SEOUL.”
Reflecting on the significance of this gathering, j-hope noted that to these parents, each BTS member is like a son. He elaborated on the pride and joy felt by the parents, who have witnessed the band’s journey through its challenges.
“All the BTS parents came yesterday. They were apparently very surprised. I feel so glad they enjoyed it. From the parents’ perspective, every member is their kid. Imagine how proud they must feel since they know how tough this is more than anyone else.”
Expressing his gratitude, j-hope mentioned that all parents were able to attend the concert, which brought him immense joy:
“They’ve watched everything from the sidelines. All the parents showed up yesterday, not a single one is missing. I’m so grateful.”
Images and videos shared online captured the heartfelt scene of the parents, who were seen enjoying the concert together, with the fathers seated in one row and the mothers in another, proudly holding BTS lightsticks.
The BTS ARMY, known for their passionate support, reacted positively to this show of unity, with fans remarking on the familial bond within the group. One fan described the gathering as “one big family,”posting on X:
“They’re just one big family: ‘)”
This sense of love and unity resonated deeply, prompting fans to acknowledge the unique situation where each member is supported by 14 parents. One fan remarked on social media:
“BTS have 7 members and 14 parents. This is just so wholesome,”
Another fan shared insights into how the strong support from their parents contributes to BTS’s long-term success, emphasizing the importance of stability and teamwork among the members:
“I think a big part of BTS’s ongoing success is the stability their parents provided. If one of their parents had an ego or was jealous or didn’t care about the other members, I don’t think they could have this well-rounded success for this long,”
Moreover, many fans reflected on the serendipitous nature of the band’s formation, attributing their coming together to cosmic forces and shared destiny:
“They’re all such a wonderful family. I’m so glad that they support each other,”
“I’m sure something happened in the universe, some cosmic strings pulling the thread to bring BTS together. This is a kind of group that can happen only once in a lifetime. They make me believe in DESTINY. They were meant to be!”
“This is so wholesome honestly. And just think how the members couldn’t attend but all of their parents came to support Hobi despite living outside Seoul,”
BTS’ j-hope’s HOPE ON THE STAGE World Tour: Sold-out shows and upcoming dates
Initiated on February 28, 2025, j-hope’s HOPE ON THE STAGE solo tour has already marked several remarkable performances around the globe.
The North American leg successfully concluded in major cities such as Chicago, San Antonio, Oakland, and Los Angeles, with tickets for his American shows selling out rapidly.
His Los Angeles concert at BMO Stadium set a milestone, with over 45,000 tickets sold and an additional 24,000 seats added due to popular demand, making j-hope the first solo Korean artist to headline this venue.
Upcoming tour dates are as follows:
Manila, Philippines:
- April 12, 2025: SM Mall of Asia Arena
- April 13, 2025: SM Mall of Asia Arena
Saitama, Japan:
- April 19, 2025: Saitama Super Arena
- April 20, 2025: Saitama Super Arena
Singapore, Singapore:
- April 26, 2025: Singapore Indoor Stadium
- April 27, 2025: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Jakarta, Indonesia:
- May 3, 2025: Indonesia Arena GBK
- May 4, 2025: Indonesia Arena GBK
Bangkok, Thailand:
- May 10, 2025: Impact Arena
- May 11, 2025: Impact Arena
Macau, China:
- May 17, 2025: Galaxy Arena
- May 18, 2025: Galaxy Arena
Taipei, Taiwan:
- May 24, 2025: NTSU Arena
- May 25, 2025: NTSU Arena
Osaka, Japan:
- May 31, 2025: Kyocera Dome Osaka
- June 1, 2025: Kyocera Dome Osaka
Tickets for these eagerly anticipated shows are now available through various official platforms, such as Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and regional ticketing services like Live Nation Philippines for the Manila concerts.