"We are back!" — J-Hope 💜

On June 13, 2025, BTS celebrated their 12th debut anniversary.
J-Hope held the encore concert of his world tour "Hope on the Stage" at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium that day.

And for the first time in 2 years and 8 months, BTS stood on stage together.
Jin and Jungkook joined J-Hope on stage — singing and dancing in sync.
RM, SUGA, Jimin, and V cheered them on from the audience seats 💥

"I missed you so much. I'm just happy to be performing in front of you again." — Jungkook

"It's June 13, our debut day, right? I felt like I had to be on stage today!" — Jin

J-Hope lit up the stage for a full three hours 🔥
Despite a lineup of high-energy performances, he showed no sign of fatigue.
Jin and Jungkook — who had just completed his military service three days prior — fueled the excitement even more.
The crowd never stopped jumping!

"It's such a happy day — for me, for ARMY, and for the members who joined me tonight." — J-Hope

Dispatch was there to witness the final show of J-Hope's world tour.
It was a reunion of all seven BTS members and 27,000 ARMYs — a night to remember forever. 💫

◆ "J-HOPE on the Stage" 🔥

"J-Hope! J-Hope! J-Hope!"
The moment he appeared on stage, the stadium erupted in deafening screams.
J-Hope opened with "What If…" and "Pandora's Box", commanding the stage as he strolled calmly through clouds of smoke.

"J to the Hope, Jung to the Hope (Jeong to the Huimang)" 🎤

Nothing had changed — his live vocals were solid, and every movement exuded confidence.
As he lit a lighter, a pillar of fire shot into the air.
With no backup dancers, he owned the massive stage alone during "Burning Up (Fire)".

💜 The ARMY Bombs lit up like stars, shaking to the beat.
J-Hope walked the stage without saying a word at first — just taking it all in.
He looked up to the first, second, and third floors, soaking in the faces of his fans.
"Are you ready to have fun?" he said with a grin 😄

"ARMY, thank you for spending your precious time with me.
Since it's June 13 — and the final concert — let's go crazy tonight. I've prepared something special!"

As BTS's performance captain, his stages were nothing short of explosive.
Tracks like "On the Street", "Lock/Unlock", and "I Don't Know" featured jaw-dropping dance breaks.
The visuals? Like stepping into a music video 🎬

"Let's go! Come on! Everybody, stand up!" 🔊

◆ "The Joy of Being Together" 💜

"Jungkook, let's dance!"
During "I Wonder", Jungkook joined J-Hope on stage. The two showed flawless chemistry, moving perfectly in sync.
Just three days after being discharged, Jungkook looked a bit overwhelmed but thrilled.
He greeted ARMY with a big smile: "United, always!"

"Our Jungkookie says he prepared for this stage. I'll leave it to him for a while. JK, take it away!" — J-Hope

Jungkook took a deep breath and closed his eyes tightly.

"Hearing your voices again… it's loud enough to blow my ears off!" 😄
"I'm just happy to be back on stage in front of you."

He then performed "Seven", delivering flawless vocals as always.
The crowd joined in, singing every word.
J-Hope stepped in for the original feature part, creating a new version of the song that felt just as powerful — and uniquely theirs.
Fans jumped and screamed in delight.

"This is insane! Just keep dancing and enjoying yourselves like this — that's all I ask!" — Jungkook

Then came "Just Dance" from BTS's discography.
ARMYs sang along without missing a beat.
J-Hope dashed across the stage again and again, lifting his sweat-soaked cap to soak in the cheers of the crowd.

"I love you, ARMY." 💘

Though rain fell that night, the energy was hotter than ever — even in the middle of the stadium.
J-Hope shouted, "Watch out for the water!"
When massive streams burst out over the crowd, the screams only got louder. 🌊🔥

◆ "HOPE WORLD" 🌍✨

J-Hope returned to the stage in a sleeveless outfit, revealing his brand new track "Killin' It Girl" for the very first time.
The performance was intense — bold, confident, and even a bit sultry with a seductive partner dance.
He followed with "MONEY," and "Sweet Dreams," keeping the crowd captivated.

"Shall we walk through the story of my music journey? The real show starts now. Let's go!"

From "1 VERSE" to "Base Line" and "HANGSANG", J-Hope brought the heat.
He strode between fire pillars and onto the extended stage, getting as close to ARMY as possible.
He bent low, pouring every breath into his rap, eyes locked with the fans.

Then, a shift in tone.
He moved into "Airplane" and "Airplane pt.2", with purple paper planes fluttering across the background and a sea of ARMY Bombs glowing violet. 💜
The energy never dropped for a second.

"ARMY and BTS!"

He pointed toward the stands — where the BTS members were sitting together.
The crowd exploded as he launched into group songs: "MIC Drop,""Baepsae,""Dis-ease," and "Outro: Ego."

"Kim Namjoon, Kim Seokjin, Min Yoongi, Jung Hoseok, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, Jeon Jungkook — BTS!"

ARMYs sang the missing member parts with all their heart.
Fireworks lit up the sky, and flames shot across the stage.
J-Hope sang to his members and fans alike, while BTS stood in the audience — shoulder to shoulder — soaking in the moment together. 🧨🔥

He asked for a round of applause, then dropped into a bold, laid-back move — literally.
Reclining on a bed, he performed "Daydream" like a scene from a dream.
And when "Chicken Noodle Soup" kicked in, he danced so hard, it looked like he might break into pieces.

ARMYs chanted every word. The love was loud. The joy was real. 🙌💃

◆ "Even While Watching, I Miss You" 🥺

J-Hope beamed as he looked over at his members.

"They've come back healthy — thank you for enduring it all.
They mean so much to me. Without them, there would be no me."

Then he turned to ARMY.

"And without ARMY, BTS wouldn't exist.
My throat's actually swollen today, but the moment I started having fun with you, the pain disappeared.
ARMY's power is truly amazing — you give me strength. Thank you, and I love you."

Fans shouted his iconic phrase:
"I'm your hope! You're my hope!"
To which J-Hope added with a grin, "I'm J-Hope!"
With Hope World, he wrapped up the main set.

…Or so it seemed.

The crowd's roar brought him back out.
As the intro to "Spring Day" played, fans went wild.
Everyone quickly synced into the group fanchant.
Jin appeared — and he and J-Hope held hands tightly as they sang. 🌸

"We are back! ARMY, Jin-hyung is here with us tonight!"

The two shared a cheerful back-and-forth.
Jin smiled and said,

"Standing in front of fans again… it still makes me nervous.
Thank you for giving me this chance."

They chose "Don't Say You Love Me", with Jin's signature soft vocals captivating the crowd.
Then came "Jamais Vu," performed by the legendary "Calm Line": Jin, J-Hope, and Jungkook.
Even though it was their first live together in a while, their harmonies were flawless — no signs of a long break.

Jin and Jungkook kicked off "Equal Sign," followed by J-Hope's "Future" and "Neuron."
Every stage felt like a celebration — packed with energy, emotion, and dance breaks galore.
Right to the very end, the vibe was unstoppable. 🔥🎤💫

"It's finally time for BTS to return after completing our military service.
We have so much we want to show you.
We're preparing hard, so please look forward to it!"

"I'm always the same.
As long as I can move and keep going, I'll keep showing you great performances.
I'll continue to share good music with you.
ARMY, I love you.
Happy June 13th — let's keep walking this journey together."

"BTS is back. You've always been our comfort, our safe place. Happy 12th anniversary, BTS. Apobangpo, always." 💜 (ARMY)

(Apobangpo = "ARMY forever, BTS forever")

[Photo Credit: BIGHIT MUSIC, official SNS]