J-hope attends BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE tour show

K-pop fans got the sweetest surprise over the weekend when two biggest names crossed paths. J-hope from BTS was spotted cheering for BLACKPINK at their DEADLINE World Tour in Goyang, South Korea, on July 6.

In a video shared by Billboard Korea, J-hope is seen arriving at the Goyang Stadium looking cool and casual in a half-buttoned shirt and shades. BLINKs couldn’t believe their eyes as they caught glimpses of the BTS star walking to the concert. Some fans even captured him grooving along to the music, adding his own little dance moves while waiting for the show to begin.

BLACKPINK’s Goyang concerts marked a big moment for the group as it was their first show together in two years. Rose, Lisa, Jennie, and Jisoo, brought back their hit songs and even performed solo tracks they released during their break.

Fans couldn’t help but wonder if J-hope was there not just as a fan, or if he is collaborating with BLACKPINK for any track. After all, BTS is also planning a huge comeback next year. The group shared in a statement that they will be reuniting in 2026 now that all seven members have completed their mandatory military service. The band has also planned for a brand-new album and a world tour.

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"After pursuing our own little ventures, we are now coming back together, and I love that for us,” J-hope told Weverse Magazine. "When we’re all back together as a group, it’s going to have a huge impact. I’m excited to see what it’ll feel like when we perform together again. I want to come back in style and say, "This is us. This is BTS."

BLACKPINK and BTS have both spent time focusing on solo music. J-hope dropped his EP Hope On The Street, Vol.1 in 2024, along with hit singles like Mona Lisa and Killin’ It Girl with GloRilla.

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