Instagram/j-hope & BTS Music BTS's j-hope shares emotional news of his grandmother's passing with ARMY at Tokyo concert, revealing how his bandmates helped him cope. April 18, 2026 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.