BTS's J-HOPE revealed his grandmother passed away during their Tokyo Dome concert, sharing his grief with fans on Instagram.
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It has become clear that J-HOPE of BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has lost his grandmother (maternal grandmother). On the 20th, J-HOPE posted a photo on his official Instagram with the text 'Tokyo Dome. BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'. TOKYO.' The released photo captures the backstage scene of the Tokyo Dome performance. BTS held a large-scale solo concert for their world tour 'ARIRANG' at Tokyo Dome on the 17th and 18th. In front of a full audience, J-HOPE showcased a passionate stage with the members. He also shared a photo of himself wiping away tears. It has been reported that he received the news of his grandmother's passing during the Tokyo performance. J-HOPE revealed on stage at Tokyo Dome, 'I received the news that my grandmother, who taught me how to bow since I was young, has passed away.' BTS will release their new album 'ARIRANG' on March 20, officially resuming group album activities for the first time in about 3 years and 9 months. They have topped music charts both domestically and internationally with this album. They also simultaneously achieved the number one spots on the two major Billboard charts, 'Billboard 200' and 'Hot 100.' The album sales surpassed 4 million copies within 3 days based on the HANTEO chart. Following the opening of the 'ARIRANG' tour at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium on April 9, 11, and 12, they will perform 85 shows in 34 cities worldwide, including North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
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