BTS’ J-Hope and IVE to Headline Lollapalooza Berlin

BTS member J-Hope and girl group IVE have been announced as headliners for the upcoming Lollapalooza Berlin music festival in July, according to their agencies.

Lollapalooza, a major music festival that originated in the United States in 1991, has since expanded globally with events held in countries like France and Germany.

This marks J-Hope’s second time headlining a Lollapalooza festival. In July 2022, he became the first K-pop artist to headline the iconic Lollapalooza Chicago event.

IVE, on the other hand, previously performed at Lollapalooza Chicago in August 2024, making the Berlin festival their second appearance at the renowned music event.

Additionally, Ive is also scheduled to perform at Lollapalooza Paris on July 20, as confirmed by their agency, Starship Entertainment.

The lineup for the 2023 Lollapalooza Berlin, taking place on July 12-13 at Olympiastadion & Olympiapark Berlin, includes other notable acts such as Justin Timberlake, Benson Boone, and Gracie Abrams.

Prior to his Berlin performance, J-Hope will kick off his first-ever solo world tour with three concerts at the KSPO Dome in Seoul from February 28 to March 2. The tour will take him to 15 cities across the globe, including New York, Chicago, Mexico City, Manila, and Saitama in Japan.

With their headlining performances at Lollapalooza Berlin, J-Hope and Ive continue to solidify K-pop’s growing presence on the global music stage.