BTS Honors J-Hope's Grandmother During Tokyo Concert

BTS has moved on to Tokyo for their ARIRANG World Tour, where J-Hope delivered an emotional tribute to his late grandmother during the concert. The group, which recently resumed touring after a break, received an enthusiastic welcome from fans. J-Hope shared his grief with the audience, expressing gratitude for their support. The concert featured a setlist of 23 songs, marking a significant moment for both the band and their fans. Discover more about this touching tribute and the details of their ongoing world tour.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 17, 2026, 22:58 IST

BTS Continues ARIRANG World Tour in Tokyo

Following a triumphant start in Goyang, Seoul, BTS has moved on to the next stop of their ARIRANG World Tour. On April 17, the group, consisting of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, took the stage at Tokyo Dome, where they were met with an enthusiastic reception from their fans, known as ARMY. However, the atmosphere turned poignant as J-Hope paid a heartfelt tribute to his recently deceased grandmother, prompting fans to join him in remembrance.

J-Hope's Emotional Tribute

BTS is in Japan for a two-day ARIRANG concert

During the first night of their sold-out concert in Tokyo, J-Hope revealed that he learned of his grandmother's passing shortly after arriving in Japan. He expressed that the presence of his bandmates provided him with the necessary support to cope with his loss. "When I landed here, I heard the news that my maternal grandmother, who raised me, had passed away. I was quite flustered, but I was with the members the whole time, doing the rehearsals, and then now with all this, I think I feel a little better," he shared with the audience.

Fans Show Support for J-Hope

J-Hope remembers his late grandmother

Holding back tears, J-Hope continued, "Honestly, usually my grandmother really is so proud of my members and me as well. If she'd been watching this show from heaven, I'm sure she would have loved it. So with that, I think today's show has become even more great. I want to thank you all, ARMY. Truthfully, I love you all. Thank you." Fans noted that J-Hope, along with his sister Jiwon, was raised by their mother and has always shared a close bond with his grandmother, making her passing particularly hard for him.

BTS ARIRANG World Tour Details

BTS ARIRANG World Tour

BTS kicked off their extensive world tour last month in Goyang, marking their first concert together after a lengthy break due to mandatory military service. The ARIRANG World Tour will cover 34 cities and feature 82 concerts, extending into March 2027, setting a new record for the most tour dates by a K-pop group.

Setlist for Tokyo Dome Concert

BTS Japan Dome Day 1 setlist

The setlist for the first day of their Tokyo Dome concert included 23 songs, such as Hooligan, Aliens, Run BTS, and Dynamite. Additionally, V's fans celebrated his first concert in Japan in seven years with a significant support campaign that was announced prior to the event.