GOT7’s Jay B has officially brought his solo world tour “tape: roots” to a close, finishing the extensive concert run with a final performance in Chicago.
The tour, which began in Seoul in June, took the singer across several Asian cities before continuing through the United States, giving fans multiple opportunities to experience his solo music and performances.
The Chicago concert on September 27 marked the final stop of the U.S. leg and the conclusion of the tour.
The North American portion included six cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tacoma, New York, Dallas, and Chicago.
The tour had been announced as a showcase for Jay B’s latest musical chapter, particularly his third mini album “TR.EE.”
Before reaching the United States, Jay B performed in Seoul and traveled through Bangkok, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
The wide-ranging schedule allowed him to connect with fans across different regions while presenting a setlist built around his solo catalog and newer material.
The tour also marked Jay B’s second consecutive year holding solo shows in the United States.
His previous solo activities had already established a connection with American audiences, and “tape: roots” brought him back for another series of performances in 2026.
The concerts were centered around the musical identity of “TR.EE,” an album on which Jay B took an especially hands-on role.
He wrote, composed, and produced every track on the mini album, making the project an important part of the tour’s overall artistic direction.
Jay B Brings ‘TR.EE’ to the Stage
“TR.EE” uses the imagery of a tree and its roots to explore themes connected to personal development, relationships, and human connections.
That concept carried into the live performances, where Jay B combined his R&B-influenced sound and vocals with energetic stage elements, including b-boying performances.
The setlist featured songs from different stages of Jay B’s solo career, allowing the concerts to move between newer material and tracks that longtime fans already knew.
At the Los Angeles show, the performance opened with energetic numbers including “go UP” and “FAME,” immediately establishing the atmosphere for the U.S. leg.
The San Francisco concert featured an extended stage that brought Jay B physically closer to the audience during performances of songs including “WANT U” and “Rainy.”
In Tacoma, the new track “Layback” became one of the moments that prompted a particularly strong response from the crowd.
The New York concert at Palladium Times Square on September 23 also showcased Jay B’s ability to shift between relaxed performances and more energetic sections.
A recent review noted the nostalgic quality of his sound and highlighted his vocals across songs including “Time” and “Dive Into You.”
His concerts were not limited to musical performances either.
Jay B incorporated video segments and playful moments into the show, giving the performances a broader narrative and allowing his personality to come through between songs.
The final Chicago performance at the Copernicus Center brought the U.S. journey to an end. According to reports from the tour, fans responded with a standing ovation as Jay B concluded the final concert.
The recorded Chicago setlist included songs such as “go UP,” “FAME,” “Time,” “Dive Into You,” “Layback,” and “Overflow.”
A Solo Journey Extending Beyond the Concert Stage
Alongside his performances, Jay B also participated in promotional activities during his U.S. visit.
He appeared on iHeartMedia’s “iHeart K-POP with JoJo,” visited Los Angeles hip-hop radio station Power 106, and took part in activities connected to the streaming platform Pandora.
These appearances added another element to his U.S. activities, allowing him to introduce his latest music beyond the concert venues.
The “tape: roots” tour also represents another stage in Jay B’s continuing solo career.
As the leader and main vocalist of GOT7, he has maintained group activities while developing an extensive body of solo work.
His solo discography includes projects such as “SOMO: FUME,” “Be Yourself,” and “Archive 1: Road Runner,” followed by “TR.EE.”
His previous “TAPE: RE LOAD” world tour also took him across multiple international markets during 2024 and 2025.
With “tape: roots,” Jay B placed particular emphasis on his own musical identity, with “TR.EE” providing the foundation for the tour.
His involvement in writing, composing, and producing all of the mini album’s tracks further connected the concerts to his creative direction.
The Chicago finale now marks the end of another major chapter in his solo touring career.
From the opening shows in Seoul to the final U.S. performance, “tape: roots” traveled through Asia and North America while bringing Jay B’s R&B-focused music, vocals, choreography, and stage performances to audiences across multiple cities.
As the tour concludes, the Chicago finale leaves “tape: roots” as another significant milestone in Jay B’s ongoing solo career, following a busy year of music, international performances, and promotional activities.
