AceShowbiz - At a recent concert in Tokyo, j-hope of BTS shared a heartfelt and somber message with his fans, known as ARMY. The performer revealed that his maternal grandmother, who played a significant role in raising him, had passed away shortly after the group arrived in Japan.

Speaking to thousands of fans at the Tokyo Dome on April 17, j-hope candidly expressed his emotions about the loss. Translated from Korean, he began by acknowledging the weight of his announcement: "Honestly, this might be a bit of a heavy thing to share, but I really wanted to express how I'm feeling today." He then shared the news of his grandmother’s passing, highlighting her importance in his life since childhood.

Despite the initial shock and uncertainty of how to process his feelings, j-hope described how being surrounded by his bandmates helped him cope. He mentioned that sharing meals and fully dedicating himself to rehearsals provided unexpected comfort during a difficult time.

j-hope also spoke about his grandmother’s pride in him and the other BTS members. He said she admired their achievements deeply and believed their work was remarkable. Reflecting on this, he expressed hope that she would have enjoyed watching their performance from above.

The artist concluded his message by thanking the audience for their support in making his first show since his grandmother’s passing a meaningful experience.

BTS is currently touring in support of their album ARIRANG, which has maintained the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart for three weeks. The group kicked off the tour with three shows in Goyang, South Korea, and is now performing two concerts at the Tokyo Dome. Following their Japan dates, the septet will continue their tour with performances across North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and other parts of Asia, concluding in March of next year.

On the same day as their first Tokyo show, j-hope appeared in an exclusive interview with Rolling Stone, where he discussed his role within BTS. He described his leadership as something that comes naturally rather than a formal responsibility, stating, "I think that's my role on the team. It just comes naturally ... It feels weird to call it a 'role.' But all I can do is take it in stride and do what I can for the other members."

This candid moment during the tour highlights j-hope's emotional resilience and dedication to both his family and fans amid personal challenges. The ongoing global tour continues to showcase BTS’s tremendous impact on the music industry and their devoted fanbase.