BTS J-Hope Shares Heartbreaking News of Grandmother’s Passing During BTS Tokyo Concert
The 32-year-old rapper and singer shared the news during the group’s ongoing ARIRANG world tour, explaining that he received word of her death shortly after arriving in Japan. “My maternal grandmother — the one who raised me from when I was little — had passed away,” he told the audience, as translated from Korean.
J-Hope admitted he was “in complete shock” upon hearing the news but found comfort in the support of his fellow BTS members and the energy of the concert. He added that his grandmother had always been incredibly proud of him and all the members, saying she would have loved watching the performance from above.
The heartfelt moment came during BTS’s first of two shows at Tokyo Dome as part of their highly anticipated full-group comeback tour. Despite the personal loss, J-Hope expressed gratitude to ARMY for making the night special.
BigHit Music has not yet released an official statement regarding the passing. J-Hope’s grandmother played a significant role in raising him during his childhood in Gwangju, and he has occasionally spoken fondly of her in past interviews and content.
The news has elicited an outpouring of love and condolences from fans worldwide, with many sending messages of comfort and strength to the idol. This emotional update comes as BTS continues its massive ARIRANG world tour, which is expected to run through early 2027 across multiple continents.
J-Hope’s openness about his grief highlights the human side of idols who often perform under immense pressure while dealing with personal challenges.
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