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J-Hope’s social media account

BTS members V and J-Hope were spotted at IU’s encore concert at Sangam.

J-Hope shared several photos on his Instagram story yesterday. The photos captured V and J-Hope enjoying IU’s performance at the 2024 IU HEREH World Tour Encore: The Winning concert, which took place at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul. 

J-Hope shared several Instagram snapshots of the night, showcasing their fun-filled experience. The duo was seen in the audience, phones in hand, capturing the magic of IU’s performance. When the song “Love Wins All” played, V couldn’t contain his excitement, shouting “Chunseong!”—which means loyalty in Korean—and striking a playful salute. His short hairstyle, a result of his military service, caught the attention of many fans.

J-Hope’s social media account

In another video, J-Hope and IU posed for photos together in the waiting room, with J-Hope holding a concert slogan.

Meanwhile, IU held her 2024 IU HEREH World Tour Encore: The Winning concert at the Seoul World Cup Stadium last weekend. She made history as the first female artist to perform at the venue, attracting a crowd of 100,000 over the two days. 

This concert marked the final show of her encore following the world tour, which began in March at the KSPO Dome in Songpa, Seoul. After performing in 18 cities across continents—including Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Berlin, and Los Angeles—this event culminated her extensive international tour.

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