This year has become a particularly memorable one for j-hope, as he embarked on the first solo tour of his career, titled “Hope on the Stage.” The world tour kicked off at KSPO Dome in Seoul’s Olympic Park in February and went on to hold more than 31 shows across 15 regions, including North αмєяι¢α and Asia, drawing an estimated 470,000 fans throughout its run. The tour encapsulated the very essence of his ten-year artistic journey, while also offering a profound reflection of his musical identity and artistic values as a solo artist.

At the final concert of his first solo tour at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, j-hope was moved to tears as he said, "This tour was a big challenge and also a dream. It will be a beautiful memory for a long time," and added, "The main character of this stage is ARMY. I will definitely come back." 

In particular, one of his remarks left an unforgettable impression on fans, when he emotionally emphasized: “I truly gave it everything — like my life depended on it. Because this performance was so meaningful and precious to me, I carried an immense sense of responsibility throughout it. I didn’t take a single moment of any performance lightly, and because of that, my emotions completely overwhelmed me at this very moment.”

Later, in behind-the-scenes footage from a documentary chronicling his entire first solo tour, j-hope candidly shared the reason his emotions overflowed at that time. The tears shed during the final concert were, in fact, the culmination of countless emotions and meanings accumulated over months of global touring — encompαѕѕing both joy and the pressures and challenges he faced along the way.

When asked by staff what had been going through his mind in that moment, j-hope explained: “Honestly, I tried not to think about anything. There wasn’t a single stage that wasn’t precious. I said I gave it everything — like my life depended on it — and hearing myself say that made me feel overwhelmed. I think I was moved by my own words, but that’s truly how I felt. I really went all out, like completely, insanely gave it my everything.”

He continued: “Usually, when tears come on stage, they stop after that moment, right? But this time they just kept coming. The tears wouldn’t stop. That’s how overwhelmed I kept feeling. To be honest, I’m still sad. I worked so hard. I really, really did. I’m not joking — I truly worked incredibly hard. I did it because I genuinely loved it, and that’s why I feel even more attached to it. And that’s why the tears came.”

j-hope’s tears were not merely a fleeting moment of vulnerability, but rather the point where pαѕѕion and responsibility converged. It was also the moment that allowed him to look back on his entire first solo journey — a path where every stage was earned through relentless effort, and every round of applause came hand in hand with the pressure to be worthy of it.

Those tears served both as a release for months of pent-up emotions and as proof of the deep love j-hope holds for music and the stage. Within that choked-up moment lay not only sadness, but also pride — pride in having lived fully, burned brightly, and left no regrets on the path he chose.

Moreover, when reflecting on the four months of touring, even j-hope himself felt emotional about the sheer extremity of what he had endured: “Honestly, I got sick many times during the tour. I caught colds repeatedly, and I even had fevers. You remember, right? In мєχι¢σ, I met a кσяєαn doctor and received treatment. It was really tough. But all those memories came flooding back. I was overwhelmed with emotion.”

In the moment j-hope cried on stage, fans were able to empathize and shed tears alongside him. Yet it was only after the story behind those tears was revealed that many things became clearer, allowing fans to gain a deeper understanding of the person behind the idol they have long admired. j-hope’s words seem to have etched themselves deeply into the hearts of his fans:

- My baby it's soo good to see that you really poured out so much emotion out of you...I really hope you know that you and I, and all of us are still the same. We love each other to the greatest extent and it's alwaysss gonna be this way my baby

- He worked so hard and put on an amazing tour. Thankyou Hobi. Thankyou soo muchh, you did soo well. 

- You did an amazing concert hoba.-ah. You were phenomenal in all the way. Thank you so much. We are proud of you jhope

- I am so proud of you. I have no words to say, from the very start till the end you gave your everything — I feel it. ARMY feel it. I knew those things that I literally have to words to utter coz you are all what you got and what you have. I am deeply amazed by YOU. Congrats hobi!

- Ikr, my baby worked so hard for this tour and you did amazing my love and we're so proud of you my love!

- this is why i love hobi and bangtan because of them sharing moment like this and it makes me want to the same thing and give back to them as well. in any ways possible

- F*ck, my heart is completely shattered. You’re someone who truly deserves so much more love and respect than you’re already getting

- Yes you really did work so hard j-hope and that's why Hope on the Stage is truly remarkable. Thank you for always being true to your fans and wanting to always give us the best, never settling for mediocrity, you keep making us proud

- oh I KNOW my beloved artist who i cherish with every inch of my body and soul. i love you so much