BTS’ j-hope is officially returning to the Lollapalooza stage in 2025. The rapper and dancer will headline the second day of the Berlin edition. He is scheduled to perform on Sunday, July 13, from 8 pm to 10 pm (CET) at the Telekom Main Stage. This performance is part of his ongoing solo journey after military discharge and comes just weeks after wrapping up his ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ world tour.
For fans around the globe, j-hope’s set will be streamed live on Monday, July 14, from 3:15 am to 4:45 am KST. BigHit Music shared a detailed notice confirming that the performance will be available to watch via Weverse LIVE and the BANGTANTV YouTube channel. It will also stream through the Weverse mobile app, website, and Weverse TV app.
However, the stream will not be available on Weverse in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Fans must follow an alternate regional link to watch.
This marks j-hope’s much-anticipated return to the Lollapalooza brand. He made his Lollapalooza debut in 2022 when he became the first South Korean artist to headline the festival in Chicago.
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Lollapalooza Berlin 2025 will take place on July 12–13 at Olympiapark and Olympiastadion. Many artists from across genres are scheduled to take the stage. Other than j-hope, K-pop girl group IVE, will also perform at the same event. Their act is scheduled on Saturday, July 12, from 7 pm to 8 pm CET at the same main stage.
The full lineup also includes Justin Timberlake, Gracie Abrams, Benson Boone, Raye, Armin van Buuren, and Brutalismus 3000, creating a diverse global showcase.
j-hope’s previous Lollapalooza moment in July 2022 remains a fan-favorite highlight. The event was nicknamed “Hobipalooza” by fans. The set featured his solo tracks like MORE, Arson, and Daydream, and remixed BTS hits including Dynamite. His live collaboration with Becky G for Chicken Noodle Soup added to the energy of his 18-song set.
This time, fans are expecting to witness his recently released tracks Mona Lisa, Sweet Dreams, and Killin’ It Girl. His most recent digital single Killin’ It Girl featuring GloRilla charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
His HOPE ON THE STAGE tour brought in more than 520,000 fans across 16 cities. Moreover, his final concert featured a long-awaited full BTS reunion.
Additionally, the idol made recent appearances at the Paris Fashion Week for Louis Vuitton as well as attending BLACKPINK's concert in Goyang.
Meanwhile, BTS has confirmed plans for a group comeback in the spring of 2026. RM, SUGA, Jimin, and Jungkook have already left South Korea to start work on the new release in the U.S. The other members, V, Jin, and j-hope are expected to join them soon after wrapping up their individual activities.