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India Today
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Lollapalooza Berlin: J-hope owns the stage and delivers as BTS was watching
BTS' J-hope brought the house down at Lollapalooza Berlin on Sunday night [Midnight IST], delivering a jaw-dropping 90-minute headlining set that turned the Olympiastadion into a sea of glowing lightsticks, booming fan chants, and high-octane energy. With 21 songs on the setlist, including his solo hits 'What If', 'Pandora's Box', and 'On The Street', as well as BTS favourites like 'MIC Drop', 'Dynamite', and 'Butter', the performance was nothing short of the final slot of the festival in front of more than 60,000 fans, J-Hope made it clear why he's not just BTS's "sunshine", but also a powerhouse performer in his own right. With his signature mix of choreography, charisma, and raw emotion, he had the crowd singing along in Korean, dancing in sync, and chanting his name louder than ever. (Credit: X/bts_bighit) 'I'm here in Berlin, after my first [Lollapalooza] in 2022,' he told the crowd. 'There were so many things I became grateful for during my tour. Thank you so much for being there with me all the way through. I love you all.' The performance marked the grand finale of his 'Hope on the Stage' solo world tour, which spanned across Korea, the US, Mexico, Southeast Asia, and beyond. (Credit: X/bts_bighit) But J-Hope wasn't the only one lighting up the BTS bandmates Jimin and V (Taehyung) tuned in real-time, hyping him up on social media with posts that sent ARMY into a frenzy. Sharing clips and cheering him on, their digital support mirrored what fans witnessed onstage: a family reunited in spirit, if not yet physically. (Video Credit: Instagram/j.m.) (Video Credit: Instagram/taetaebooo)'I told the staff to just enjoy this, to put an amazing end [to my tour]. You've made it come true for me,' J-Hope said, hinting at what's next. 'Now, I'm going to focus on music for my team.'With all seven BTS members having completed their military service and a 2025 group comeback in the works, J-Hope's final solo stage was a perfect closing chapter, and a joyful reminder of why ARMYs worldwide still believe in the magic of seven.- EndsMust Watch
Express Tribune
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
BTS's J-hope Scores Career-Best on Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Killin' It Girl'
BTS's J-hope has made history with his latest single Killin' It Girl, debuting at No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the first K-pop soloist to notch eight entries on the chart. The song, featuring rapper GloRilla, marks J-hope's highest solo ranking yet in the United States and cements his growing global impact outside the group. Billboard confirmed on June 24 that the track also topped the Digital Song Sales chart, making it the best-selling track in the U.S. that week. It debuted at No. 2 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart and No. 3 on the Global 200, adding to its impressive debut week. Killin' It Girl also landed J-hope a re-entry into the Artist 100 at No. 52, his 16th week on that chart as a soloist. With this release, J-hope surpasses bandmate Jungkook for the most Hot 100 entries by a K-pop soloist to date. This year has seen J-hope drop three charting singles, all landing in the Hot 100. Sweet Dreams featuring Miguel entered at No. 66, and Mona Lisa followed at No. 65. Killin' It Girl, the final track in his 2024 singles series, is his strongest performer so far. Across the Atlantic, the song also entered the UK Official Singles Top 100 at No. 30 - another personal record for the BTS star. With his enlistment currently ongoing, the success of his solo project demonstrates the enduring popularity and global influence of J-hope as both a performer and producer.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BTS Members Reunite for 12-Year Anniversary as They Complete Required Military Service This Month
Six of the seven members of BTS have now completed their mandatory military service Jin was the first to complete his service, which began in 2022. J-hope finished in October 2024, and RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook were all released in June 2025 The last remaining enlisted member, Suga, will complete his service later this month The group reunited for FESTA, their annual celebration of the anniversary of their formation as a bandAll seven members BTS have reunited at FESTA in honor of the group's twelfth anniversary after six of them have completed their mandatory military service in South Korea. The superstar K-pop group is composed of RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook. Jin, 32, who is the oldest member, was the first to enlist in December 2022, with the others beginning their mandated 18-21–month service over the following year. The group surprised the BTS Army on June 13 by simply being in the same space, which marked the conclusion of j-hope's first solo tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE. Jin and Jung Kook, 27, also appeared as special guests onstage and performed on stage, performing "Don't Say You Love Me" and "Seven (feat. Latto)," respectively. Jin, Jung Kook and j-hope also performed "Jamais Vu," while RM, 30, Suga (who is allowed to be out in public but cannot work or promote music until the completion of his service this weekend), 32, Jimin, 29 and V, 29, watched in the crowd. BTS celebrated their reunion at FESTA, an annual celebration of the anniversary of the group's formation on June 13 and 14. Held in the KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 in Goyang, South Korea, the fan event features photo spots, DIY photo card stations, games, and a coloring wall inspired by BTS' album artwork. Over 60,000 fans attended the highly anticipated event, which also included a 'Voice Zone,' where fans could listen to recordings from each bandmate. A 'Locker Zone' was also set up for the seven singers, displaying items important to them. Fans were also able to personalize their own satchels at the event at the 'DIY Zone.' The concert served as a special reminder to both BTS and the ARMY how important they are to one another. Under South Korean law, able-bodied men must perform 18-21 months of military service, per the Associated Press. Six of the members completed the standard service. Jin enlisted in December 2022 and served at a military training center near the North Korean border, per the New York Times. J-hope enlisted in April 2023. Suga, 32, enlisted in Sept. 2023 and performed an alternative service as a social service agent, the outlet reported in 2023. The final four — RM, 30, Jimin, 29, V, 29, and Jungkook, 27 — all enlisted in December 2023. Since they announced in June 2022 that they would be taking time to complete their military duties and work on solo endeavors, all the members have released their own albums and several have embarked on international concert tours. Jin previously opened up about reunion plans in May on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. "It was great to be alone. But when they come back, since they worked very hard, I'm going to honor them and give them great respect," he told Fallon. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Jin continued at the time, "They are my lifesavers, so I need to show them my appreciation and take care of them." Read the original article on People
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
J-hope reveals BTS and TWICE took a pic together on Sana's 'Fridge Interview': ARMY and ONCE demand to see the photo
BTS' powerhouse performer J-hope has been actively promoting his latest single Killin' It Girl, but it was his guest appearance on TWICE Sana's Fridge Interview that truly captured fans' attention. Released on June 19, the episode radiated charm as two of K-pop's most beloved idols came together, sharing lighthearted moments, heartfelt stories, and undeniable chemistry. While their easygoing chemistry was enough to charm both ARMY and ONCE, it was J-hope's unexpected revelation that truly caught everyone off guard - BTS and TWICE once took a group photo together. The twist? It's never been released. That single moment has now sent fans into a frenzy, demanding the release the photo online. When was this photo taken? According to J-hope, the photo was snapped backstage at a music show during BTS' Boy With Luv promotions. "When we were promoting Boy With Luv," he said - referencing to the time around 2019. Fans from both fandoms quickly went into detective mode and zeroed in on a possible date that matched J-hope's description: April 26, 2019, when BTS and TWICE both appeared on Music Bank. TWICE was promoting their hit song FANCY during the same period. ARMY and ONCE demand to see the photo The two fandoms have now taken to X (formerly Twitter) tagging BTS and TWICE, urging them to release the long-lost picture. One fan wrote, "WHERE IS THE PHOTO @JYPETWICE @BTS_twt???????" WHERE IS THE PHOTO @JYPETWICE @BTS_twt ??????? Another said, "GATEKEEPING BWL X FANCY PICTURES THEY TOOK TOGETHER — I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS????" GATEKEEPING BWL X FANCY PICTURES THEY TOOK TOGETHER ICB THIS???? One demanded, "@BIGHIT_MUSIC @jypnation you had one job — and it's still not too late." ✨️2019 April 26th✨️ on Music day they took a picture together😭@BIGHIT_MUSIC @jypnation you had 1 job and it's still not too late Another shared, "They're both so smiley and sweet to each other. It makes you wonder why it took BTS and TWICE so long to have an official interaction. My new Roman Empire is that unreleased BTS x TWICE Boy With Luv/FANCY photo." they're both so smiley and so sweet to each other and it makes you wonder why it took bts and twice so long to have an official interaction and my new roman empire is now that unreleased bts twice boy with luv fancy era photo One fan even declared, "If BTS and TWICE release that 2019 photo, I'll buy everyone who interacts with this tweet an album of their choice." If BTS and TWICE releases the photo that they took in 2019, I'll buy everyone who interacts with this tweet an album of their choice Sana and J-hope dance to 'Killin' It Girl' The episode also treated fans to an adorable dance challenge, with J-hope and Sana grooving together to a snippet of Killin' It Girl. The clip was later posted on BTS' official social media accounts, quickly gaining traction. #제이홉 & #사나 없이 사나마나 💜🔗 #jhope_KillinItGirl #jhope#TWICE #트와이스 @JYPETWICE #SANA On TikTok alone, the video has already surpassed 6.7 million views and close to 2 million likes (at the time of writing). While J-hope released Killin' It Girl (featuring GloRilla) on June 13 to mark BTS's 12th debut anniversary, TWICE is gearing up for a comeback with their fourth full-length album, THIS IS FOUR, set to drop on July 11. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Buzz Feed
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Which BTS Hit Deserves The 'Most Iconic' Crown?
BTS is sooo close to becoming 7 again! RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook have finished their military enlistment and have joined Jin and J-hope, who finished their military enlistment in 2024. Suga will finish his enlistment on the 21st of June—and BTS will be whole again! My ARMY heart cannot handle this. And we can expect that we will be getting some new bangers pretty soon, and that's all that we have been waiting for for the last 2 years. We still have Jin's world tour and J-hope's new song, Killin' It Girl. But right now, I need to see all 7 of them in a group photo; that will ease my mind! But till then, I think we should go through BTS's discography and settle which of BTS's songs is the most iconic. So, what are we waiting for? Let's begin!
