SAITAMA—The Saitama prefectural parks and greenery association has apologized for refusing to allow the Kurdish community to hold a spring festival here over concerns about trouble from protesters.

J-Hope ‘s latest solo project, Hope on the Street, has set the stage for an international run of shows on the forthcoming Hope on the Stage world tour. The BTS member will complete his first-ever solo tour between February and June with plans to perform two nights in all 15 cities on the schedule.

BTS' J-Hope has announced his first solo world tour for 2025. See the cities he's playing, his tour dates, and how to buy tickets.