On the 19th, Sports Hochi, Daily Sports, and Nikkan Sports, among others, released special editions to commemorate J-HOPE's Japanese concert 'j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' in JAPAN'. This marks the first time a Korean solo artist has simultaneously graced the front pages of these three major daily newspapers.
This exceptional occurrence underscores his significant influence. On the day of the concert, convenience stores near the Saitama Super Arena were swamped with fans eager to get their hands on these editions, highlighting the local excitement. This visit to Japan was J-HOPE's first since the '2022 MAMA AWARDS' in November 2022, nearly two and a half years ago.
Local newspapers spotlighted J-HOPE's Saitama performance, emphasizing his journey as a solo artist continuing his world tour. They covered everything from his greeting to fans ahead of his first solo concert in Japan to his latest tracks 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)' and 'MONA LISA', showcasing his musical endeavors from various angles.
The concerts held on the 19th and 20th in Saitama were a hot ticket, selling out immediately and proving his immense popularity. J-HOPE filled the Saitama Super Arena with an electrifying energy that dominated the stage.
With unwavering vocal prowess and performance, he captivated the 40,000-strong audience, expressing, "It's been a while since I've been in Japan. I'm reminded of how joyful it is to be together with so many of you. I carry your warm love in my heart and will continue to give my all in future performances," sharing his heartfelt thoughts with the fans, affectionately known as ARMY.
J-HOPE kicked off his world tour 'j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE'' in Seoul last February. He has since attracted approximately 178,000 fans across six cities in North America and is currently continuing his tour in Asia. He is set to perform at the Kyocera Dome Osaka on May 31 and June 1.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)