"Ohhh i am going crazyyy and blushinggg": Fans react to Hobi debuting new song 'Mona Lisa' during NYC concert 

Fans react to Hobi debuting new song
Fans react to Hobi debuting new song 'Mona Lisa' during NYC concert (Image via Instagram/@uarmyhope)

BTS's J-Hope, also known as Hobi, took everyone by surprise as he debuted his new song Mona Lisa during his Hope On The Stage concert held in Brooklyn, New York. The big show happened on March 13, 2025, just as fans were taken by surprise over the song's sudden performance.

Hobi mentioned before performing the track that Mona Lisa is a song expressing his love, and he referred to the audience as his ''own Mona Lisa.'' Degas left a new song behind, a single. On March 7, 2025, Hobi launched his Spring Fragrance playlist. It had a lavishly shot music video for Sweet Dreams and had in it a self-encased shot of the Mona Lisa portrait, hinting at his next performance.

Hobi later revealed that an official hunt for the Mona Lisa was imminent. Now, fans are all hyped up about the studio version. Brooklyn concert for Hobi is just one of many of his Hope On The Stage tour, which will next land in Chicago, Mexico City, Oakland, San Antonio, and Los Angeles.

Again, this tour has already caused a lot of awe among fans, wondering what surprises J-Hope has in store next. Fans reacted to him singing Mona Lisa on stage, and many took to social media platforms to express their viewpoints.

"Hobi new song mona lisa lyrics being : 'She’s so sexy I’m obsessed, i like my girl Ohhh i am going crazyyy and blushinggg" said a fan on X
"J-HOPE IS COMING.MONA LISA IS COMINT" said another fan
"THIS IS FIRE" said another fan
"Armys right now lets goo" remarked a fan on X
"And he slayed" said another fan on X
"Mona Lisa looks fasinating" said a fan on X

What is the meaning behind Hobi's Mona Lisa?

On Hobi's concert night in Brooklyn, he revealed that the song Mona Lisa draws inspiration from a sense of love and admiration. He described his fans as his own Mona Lisa, a famous painting that holds the hearts of many. This wound is dear to the fans, considering the association he shares with his supporters.

This meaning of this song further seems to connect with visual cues in the Sweet Dreams music video. That the Mona Lisa portrait was in that video is basically evidence for this new track. Hobi saw theante for the fans could also stand as homage for those who have supported him throughout his musical journey.

With his fans compared to the Mona Lisa, he made the point that beauty and love transcend aesthetics. The message resonates with many listeners, rendering Mona Lisa rather close to their hearts as a unique offering.

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How Does Mona Lisa Relate to Sweet Dreams?

Hobi's earlier single Sweet Dreams seems to have a connection to Mona Lisa through visual and thematic aspects. In the music video for "Sweet Dreams," a scene depicting the Mona Lisa painting caused some raised brows among the fans.

He confirmed this link during his concert in Brooklyn, saying that "Mona Lisa" was conceived as a companion piece to Sweet Dreams. Both touch on issues of love and admiration, but Sweet Dreams speaks of nostalgia and recollection, while Mona Lisa celebrates love at present.

This connective wave of creativity permits him to explore different facets of storytelling. Allowing Sweet Dreams to flow into Mona Lisa, he creates a chronicling style exploring vectors of emotional experiences. Fans are trying to find out how these themes will continue and show more development in his future endeavors.

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Like the Brooklyn concert, J-Hope's debut of "Mona Lisa" was much anticipated for its contribution to Hope On The Stage tour. Fans have made a connection between this song and Sweet Dreams and have made sense of its deeper meaning: love.

Now with J-Hope still on tour, fans are waiting to hear from him about its official release as well as more surprises to come. Because of J-Hope's usual artistry and heart for his fans, his performance will continue to be the cherry on top for followers of BTS Worldwide.

Edited by Ishita Banerjee
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