BTS member j-hope was spotted in Dubai this week, drawing attention across social media.
Dubai bound
The rapper-dancer subtly confirmed his journey to Dubai by displaying the Seoul-to-Dubai Emirates flight screen on his Instagram story.
On November 17, footage surfaced of the K-pop star arriving at Dubai International Airport, where he appeared in casual attire and traveled discreetly.
While no public schedule was announced, he reportedly attended an Audemars Piguet event where he delivered a live performance that included his hit track ‘MONA LISA.’ Footage from the evening circulated online.
K-stars in the UAE
His visit is one of the UAE’s most prominent celebrity moments this month. On November 16, CHEN, Punch, Billlie, Kim Ju Wang, Billlie, and Kim Ju Wang performed in Dubai for K-Pop Expo UAE 2025, the first Hallyu (Korea Wave) exhibition to be held in the Middle East.
Boy group VVS also performed at the Korea Festival in Abu Dhabi, organized by the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the UAE, on November 7 and 8.
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