J-Hope of BTS Lights Up 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'

J-Hope (제이홉) of BTS (방탄소년단) made a sensational appearance on the popular American talk show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, captivating global fans on March 11, 2025 (KST). In a rare move, he opened the show as a guest, surprising the audience when he emerged from behind the curtains as host Jimmy Fallon began to dance, instantly igniting a wave of enthusiastic applause.

During the show, Fallon inquired about the inspiration behind J-Hope's recently released single, 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)'. The audience erupted with chants of 'ARMY' (아미), to which J-Hope responded with a bright smile, affirming, "Right, My inspiration is ARMY."

J-Hope also shared details about his upcoming North American tour, aptly named 'HOPE ON THE STAGE'. He energized the crowd by asking, "I'm Ready, You guys Ready?" prompting loud cheers of his name from the audience.

The highlight of the night was the performance of 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)'. Set against a dreamy backdrop that resembled being on clouds, J-Hope and Miguel delivered a mesmerizing performance that left the audience spellbound. Their flawless vocals and stage presence, combined with a vibrant live band session, created a rich and immersive sound experience.

J-Hope's North American tour kicks off in Brooklyn on March 14-15, followed by performances in Chicago on March 18-19, Mexico City on March 23-24, San Antonio on March 27-28, Oakland on April 1-2, and concluding in Los Angeles on April 5 and 7, totaling 12 shows across six cities.