J-Hope of BTS is featured on the May 2025 cover of Billboard Magazine, marking a significant milestone as the second South Korean male solo artist to achieve this since PSY in 2012. This recognition coincides with his successful solo tour, 'Hope on the Stage'.
J-Hope's 'Hope on the Stage' tour began on February 28, 2025, in Seoul and concludes on June 1, 2025, in Osaka. The tour includes stops in the United States, Mexico and Asia. In April, J-Hope became the first BTS member to headline a solo stadium show at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
In March 2025, J-Hope released two non-album singles, 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)' on March 7 and 'Mona Lisa' on March 21. He expressed his enthusiasm for the Billboard cover, aiming to inspire others through his music and bring positive energy to his listeners.