“SEE WHEN YOURE THE KING”: Netizens react as BTS' J-hope’s ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ becomes highest-grossing tour by Korean soloist with $84.7M revenue

Lollapalooza Berlin 2025 - Day Two - Source: Getty
Lollapalooza Berlin 2025 - Day Two - Source: Getty

On September 17, @TheePopCore on X, reported that BTS' J-hope’s this year’s solo tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE, officially became the highest-grossing tour by a Korean Soloist in history. Hobi’s tour achieved the top rank with revenue of over $84.7 million from around 504,000 tickets, which were sold for 33 shows. With the latest feat, the idol surpassed his own bandmate SUGA, as this record was previously held by him.

Fans of Hobi were delighted with his tour’s successful numbers. Consequently, his fans swamped the internet with their praises for the idol and his shows. One of them on X commented:

“SEE WHEN YOURE THE KING THATLL HAPPEN”

Fans rejoice as BTS' J-hope’s tour emerges as the highest-grossing one with over $84.7 million in revenue

One of his fans congratulated Hobi and referred to him as the ace of K-pop.

“CONGRATULATIONS J-HOPE. ACE OF K-POP J-HOPE. HISTORY MAKER J-HOPE. KING OF STAGE J-HOPE”

Another fan dubbed him the organic king.

“He won't settle for less, he will burn to get more. thee organic kinghope”

An admirer expressed:

“And kpopies underestimated him and look ! He out sold big time!”

Another admirer said that BTS' J-hope’s performances were magical and brilliant.

“and it was outstanding, magical, absolutely brilliant we need more performances from j-hope, more Hope on the Stage”

One of his followers described him as a magnificent performer.

“Jhope is actually a magnificent performer. He actually knows his art completely. He knows how to do live performances and hold a crowd's attention! Jhope is a king on stage that commands it perfectly!”

Another follower praised BTS's J-hope as a trailblazer.

“J-Hope has set a new benchmark for K-pop soloists with his tour success. $84.7M across 33 shows reflects his global star power and loyal fanbase. This milestone cements him as a trailblazer for solo acts in the industry.”

A fan even called Hobi the greatest of all time.

“Father oh Father!! You are the standard!! The greatest of all time. CONGRATULATIONS J-HOPE. ACE OF KPOP JUNG HOSEOK”

BTS' J-hope’s HOPE ON THE STAGE started in February this year

The idol has been proactively working on his songs and performing live all around the world since his military release in October 2024. In 2025, Hobi released three singles: Killin' It Girl, MONA LISA, and Sweet Dreams.

The singer also headed on a solo tour, visiting key cities such as Taipei, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago, Osaka, Singapore, and Manila. The 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' tour, which began on February 28 in Seoul, concluded on June 14 in Goyang.

Hobi most recently shared the stage with Justin Timberlake, Gracie Abrams, and other musicians at Lollapalooza Berlin.


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Edited by Priscillah Mueni