‘Beyond expectation’: BTS’ J-Hope promises Manila return

MANILA, Philippines – BTS’ J-Hope electrified the Manila crowd in his ‘Hope on the Stage’ concert, then vowed to come back as his Filipino fans came in droves.   

J-Hope said Manila’s BTS ARMY, the K-pop group’s fan club moniker, “inspired him,” saying the huge crowd that packed the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, April 12, was “beyond expectation.”

LUCKY. Some Filipino fans get to shake hands with J-Hope. All photos from J-Hope’s Instagram page

“It’s such a long time since I last visited Manila...