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BTS group got back together after completing their required military service in June 2025. HYBE has been making a ton of money from individual ventures as well, claiming a whopping 133.25 billion KRW in Q1 2025 alone, since each member is now concentrating on their careers. Jhope, also known as Jung Hoseok, just finished his first world tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE. A significant amount of the income gain was attributed to Jhope's solo tour and the growth of HYBE's American lineup, as per Meritz Securities.

Jhope's post-military star power was demonstrated by the enormous crowds he garnered for his tour in the United States and Mexico. At 133.25 billion KRW (about USD 102 million), HYBE's first quarter 2025 revenue increased by a noteworthy 85.7% in North America. According to a report published on July 28 by MTN News, this represents one of the company's largest quarterly gains in recent memory.

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BTS Jhope's HOPE ON THE STAGE

Jhope's HOPE ON THE STAGE began in April 2025 and featured 12 performances in various cities, including Mexico City, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and Oakland. There were about 178,000 concertgoers. He played songs from his albums Hope on the Street Vol. 1 and Jack in the Box, and each performance was well received. The consistent ticket sales throughout cities were a proof of Jhope's popularity as a solo artist and BTS's enduring fan loyalty, as cited by MTN News.

Jhope HOPE ON THE STREET Vol. 1 album featured the songs Mona Lisa, which was previewed on his tour, and Sweet Dreams (with Miguel), which he dropped after his return from the military.

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During this period, merchandise sale also increased dramatically in addition to ticket sales. About 22% of concertgoers purchased merchandise, with an average purchase price of $60 per person.

All About Kpop Mania

According to research from 2025, Kpop is on the rise, despite earlier worries of a downfall. For the first half of 2025, Luminate listed acts including Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, ATEEZ, SEVENTEEN, and LE SSERAFIM among the top 10 CD albums in the United States. HOP by Stray Kids came in second overall with 149,000 copies sold in the United States.