BTS’ J-Hope back in PH after 8 years

BTS’ J-Hope has arrived in the Philippines ahead of the Manila leg of his concert tour, marking his much-awaited return to the country about eight years after the K-pop supergroup’s 2017 concert. J-Hope flew from South Korea to the Philippines early Friday, April 11, as seen on the K-pop star’s Instagram Stories. “Off to Manila,”

BTS’ J-Hope. Image: Instagram/@uarmyhope BTS’ J-Hope has arrived in the Philippines ahead of the Manila leg of his concert tour, marking his much-awaited return to the country about eight years after the K-pop supergroup’s 2017 concert. J-Hope flew from South Korea to the Philippines early Friday, April 11, as seen on the K-pop star’s Instagram Stories.

“Off to Manila,” he said, showing a video of himself inside an airplane. Image: Instagram/@uarmyhope J-Hope arrived in the Philippines hours later, and was warmly welcomed by Filipino fans who took videos of him at the airport. Welcome to Manila, our HOBI!!! 🫶🏻✨ #JHOPE #제이홉 #방탄소년단제이홉 #HOPE_ON_THE_STAGE_TOUR_Manila @BTS_twt pic.

twitter.com/iJk7x091yg — Jei (@jrh_tbltn) April 11, 2025 I just can’t help myself — I’ve been an ARMY for a decade, and finally, one member is back. —my high school friend saw Hobi and took this video this close huhuhu because she’s working as a ground crew here sa airport.

—not jmf related ✌🏻 pic.twitter.com/dcoulNGWBo — sxphrxsynxx⭐|| JMFYANG FOR VPCA (@sxphrxsynxx_x) April 11, 2025 J-Hope is set to stage his “Hope on the Stage” shows in Manila on April 12 and 13.

This will kick off the Asian leg of his concert tour, and will be followed by shows in Japan, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, Taipei and Osaka. J-Hope last visited the Philippines in May 2017, when he and his fellow BTS members Jin, Suga, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook held their “BTS Live Trilogy Episode III: The Wings Tour.” Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.

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