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Jung Ho-seok Honors Late Grandmother During BTS Concert

4/18/2026

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On April 17 at a BTS concert in Tokyo, Jung Ho-seok (j-hope) announced his grandmother's death.
He said she played a significant role in his upbringing.
He said she was proud of his success.
He found comfort in performing with his bandmates.
The ARIRANG tour will continue across North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia until March next year, and ARIRANG has topped the Billboard 200 for three weeks.

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On April 17 at a BTS concert in Tokyo, Jung Ho-seok (j-hope) announced his grandmother's death.
He said she played a significant role in his upbringing.
He said she was proud of his success.
He found comfort in performing with his bandmates.
The ARIRANG tour will continue across North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia until March next year, and ARIRANG has topped the Billboard 200 for three weeks.