BTS's J-Hope is set to make a comeback to the music scene months after he was discharged from mandatory military service.
A representative of Big Hit Music recently confirmed reports that J-Hope (real name Jung Ho-seok) will release new music in March.
While a specific date for his comeback has yet to be announced, his new song will mark his return to the industry after he was discharged from military service in October 2024.
It will also be his first solo effort since he released the six-track extraordinary album Hope on the Street Vol. 1 in March last year.
The announcement also comes nearly a month after J-Hope released a teaser video titled "Beginning of a New Dream," where he showed himself working on new music.
"New music on the way. 2025.03," the caption read.
Along with plans for a comeback, J-Hope also announced the launch of his "HOPE ON THE STAGE" solo tour, which will kick off at the KSPO Dome in Seoul on Feb. 28.
From March to April, the tour will include stops in Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, Oakland, and Los Angeles. From April through June, he will return to Asia, specifically to Manila, Saitama, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, Taipei, and Osaka.
Concertgoers can attend J-Hope's tour at the venue or in their homes through online live streaming.
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Career Highlights
J-Hope rose to global fame as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS, which he joined in 2013.
As a key member of the group, J-Hope contributed to numerous tracks, including "Dope," "DNA," and their collaboration with Halsey, "Boy with Luv."
Outside of his work with BTS, J-Hope released his first solo mixtape, "Hope World," which peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard 200.
He also became the first BTS member to enter the Billboard Hot 100 as a soloist in 2019, following the release of "Chicken Noodle Soup," featuring Becky G.
J-Hope entered the South Korean military in 2023 and distinguished himself as an exemplary platoon leader. He earned an early promotion to sergeant and the prestigious "Special Forces" title for his marksmanship and first aid.
