J-Hope Talks About BTS's Future and World Tour Plans on 'The Manager'
In the latest episode of MBC's entertainment program, The Manager (전지적 참견 시점), J-Hope (제이홉) of BTS (방탄소년단) shared insights about the group's future as they prepare to reunite. During the episode, which aired on June 14, 2025, viewers were treated to behind-the-scenes footage from BTS's world tour concert in Bangkok. J-Hope mentioned that all members, except for Suga (슈가), who is nearing his military discharge, have completed their service. He expressed both excitement and concern about how well they would mesh again, saying, "I’m a bit worried about how well we’ll fit together, but since we’ve been together for so long, I think we’ll have a lot of fun and laugh a lot." He also hinted at upcoming discussions about a new album, stating, "I think we’ll gather soon to talk about the album. We’re trying to prepare as quickly as possible. Since we are BTS, I believe we’ll also start preparing for a world tour soon." In a light-hearted moment, host Lee Young-ja (이영자) asked J-Hope about his experiences with in-flight meals, to which he replied, "As a Korean, I prefer bulgogi ssam (불고기 쌈밥) and instant noodles served as snacks." He also reminisced about a memorable meal on Emirates Airlines, noting, "In first class, it felt like a private room, and the food was really delicious."
