[Review] "I've Missed You" BTS Reunites as Seven in Goyang, Now It's 'Spring Day' Again

J-Hope's Solo World Tour Encore Concert
Jin and Jungkook Make a Surprise Appearance...
A Special 12th Anniversary

J-Hope is performing on stage at the encore concert 'Hope on the Stage Final' held on the afternoon of the 13th at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. BigHit Music

"It's drizzling outside. June 13th?are you enjoying BTS's debut anniversary? It's such a joyful day that even smiling feels overwhelming."

The atmosphere was relaxed and full of excitement. On the exact day of BTS's 12th debut anniversary, J-Hope (real name Jung Hoseok) wrapped up his first solo world tour in Korea. At the 'Hope on the Stage Final' held on the afternoon of the 13th at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, more than 27,000 ARMY (the name of the fandom) from countries including the United States, Brazil, Japan, and China filled the venue, greeting them with thunderous cheers.

On this day, members Jin (real name Kim Seokjin) and Jungkook (real name Jeon Jungkook) made a surprise appearance on stage, shouting "We are back," raising anticipation for the group's full reunion.

Jungkook, who was discharged from the military just two days earlier, picked up the mic only two days after his discharge. He joined J-Hope on stage to perform his featured part in "I Wonder," a track from J-Hope's special album 'Hope on the Street Vol.1.' As Jungkook appeared on stage, the audience erupted in explosive cheers.

After finishing the performance, Jungkook gave a salute and shouted "Unity!" He then said, "I wonder if I should even be here. Memories keep coming back, and it feels new." When J-Hope asked him to say a word to ARMY, Jungkook replied, "I've missed you so much," and added, "I'm happy to be performing again after such a long time." He then laughed shyly, saying, "I'm so nervous my mind went blank." He followed up with a performance of his first solo single, "Seven."

J-Hope unveiled his new song "Killin' It Girl," which was released at 1 p.m. that day, for the first time on stage. Performing alongside multinational dancers, he said, "I wanted to show my own brand of sexiness in a powerful way."

He continued, "This year, I released three songs under the broad theme of 'love.' I structured them so they would be easy to listen to in my own way, and I wanted to give them a narrative flow." The setlist also included "MONA LISA" and "Sweet Dreams," which he released after his discharge, as well as "Chicken Noodle Soup," his first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100.

J-Hope said, "This morning, my tonsils suddenly swelled up and I was surprised, but once I got on stage and met ARMY, the pain disappeared. The power of ARMY is amazing. It keeps me going."

Jungkook is performing on stage with J-Hope at the encore concert 'Hope on the Stage Final' held on the afternoon of the 13th at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. Big Hit Music

"Saying I miss you like this makes me miss you even more." (From BTS's "Spring Day")

When the instrumental for "Spring Day," the title track from BTS's second album 'You Never Walk Alone,' began as the encore, the loudest cheers of the night erupted from the audience. Then, BTS's eldest member Jin appeared on stage and, after singing "Spring Day," performed "Don't Say You Love Me," the title track from his second mini-album "Echo." Jin said, "On such a special day like today, I wanted to be on stage," and added with a laugh, "I begged J-Hope to let me perform."

Jungkook returned to the stage to join Jin and J-Hope in performing "Jamais Vu," a unit track from BTS's mini-album "Map of the Soul: Persona." In the audience, all seven members were present, including RM, V, Jimin, and Suga, who were discharged this week.

J-Hope said, "I'm truly happy that the members came today. They are precious to me. Without them, I wouldn't be here either. In many ways, we are connected." He continued, "Now, the members are returning one by one after completing their military service. We have so much to show you. We're preparing hard, so please look forward to it."