For the ultimate day of Lollapalooza Berlin 2025, j-hope took the pageant by storm, delivering a headlining set that blended Hope World mixtape favorites, Jack within the Field standouts, BTS anthems and his digital money hit singles into an unforgettable 90-minute affair.
With the weekend nicknamed #HOBIPALOOZA by ARMY followers, j-hope took full benefit of the weekend by trying out different famous person units, like Day 1 performers Justin Timberlake and Gracie Abrams, earlier than closing the pageant on Day 2.
After rehearsals, dressed down in an outsized jean jacket, vibrant purple basketball shorts and his signature bucket hat, j-hope put collectively a meticulous search for the day, topped off by his customized “HOPE” chain made by famend jeweler Alex Moss with designs by Japanese graphic designer VERDY.
As soon as j-hope hit the stage, the star delivered a profession‐spanning setlist considerably paying homage to his Hope on the Stage World Tour. Nevertheless, it included crowd favorites like BTS’ “Dynamite” and the “Hotter” remix of “Butter” in addition to his digital money Billboard Hot 100 entry and first High 40 hit, “Killin’ It Woman.”
Again in Seoul, two of his BTS members shared that they had been tuning in from afar: Jimin posted on his Instagram Story through the dwell stream, quipping that he was impressed to point out some pores and skin when j-hope started unbuttoning his flowy, festival-ready shirt through the present.
In the meantime, V took to Weverse to share a video of him watching the dwell stream on his telephone, streaming proper alongside the hundreds who wished they is also in Germany. The shout‑outs remind followers that, even hundreds of miles away, BTS’ brotherly assist stays united.
Get an unique have a look at j-hope’s rehearsals, backstage and onstage moments made for the historical past books with this photograph diary from Lollapalooza Berlin 2025.
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In Rehearsals
Picture Credit score: BIGHIT MUSIC In one in all his signature bucket hats, j-hope rehearses forward of his headlining set at Lollapalooza Berlin 2025. The BTS star initially made historical past in 2022 as the primary Korean artist to headline Lollapalooza’s flagship pageant in Chicago and, on July 13, 2025, returned for a second look on the fest’s date in Germany.
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Buttoning Up Backstage
Picture Credit score: BIGHIT MUSIC Earlier than getting glammed up for his efficiency, j-hope made essentially the most of his time on the grounds at Olympiapark Berlin. In a dwell stream chat with followers, Hobi talked about that he watched the Day 1 units from Justin Timberlake, Gracie Abrams, and the Ok-pop woman group IVE. Later, IVE members Gaeul, Rei and Leeseo shared with followers that the BTS star got here backstage forward of their efficiency to point out assist and thanked him for the encouragement.
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A Profession-Spanning Setlist
Picture Credit score: BIGHIT MUSIC Dubbed “Hobipalooza,” the evening’s setlist took tracks from his Hope World mixtape, Jack within the Field solo album, some BTS classics, in addition to new and solo renditions of j-hope’s digital money Scorching 100 hit singles “Candy Desires,” “Mona Lisa” and “Killin’ It Woman.”
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Posing With His Piece
Picture Credit score: BIGHIT MUSIC j-hope shined even brighter in Berlin by carrying his iced-out chain, designed by Japanese graphic designer VERDY and crafted by famend New York-based jeweler Alex Moss, who’s a favourite of Drake and Tyler, the Creator. The famous person initially unveiled the customized piece through the remaining present for the Hope on the Stage World Tour in Seoul.
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A Second Earlier than the Music
Picture Credit score: BIGHIT MUSIC In accordance with on-the-ground studies, followers gathered hours forward of the headlining slot. ARMY in attendance chanted and cheered earlier than the opening piano notice of the primary music, “What If…” signaled the beginning of the present, inflicting an eruption of supportive shouts as j-hope appeared atop a riser set piece as soon as a cloud of smoke cleared from the stage.
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Purple Hearts for Hobi
Picture Credit score: BIGHIT MUSIC The ocean of glowing ARMY BOMBs, BTS’ official lightstick, wasn’t the one method followers confirmed their assist for j-hope in Berlin. Whereas performing “Candy Desires,” festivalgoers held up paper purple hearts, many with messages written inside, as part of an organized fan challenge forward of the pageant. The gesture brought about j-hope to interrupt out in an enormous smile and exclaim, “Oh my gosh.” Followers watching the dwell stream might additionally see a sea of purple when the cameras panned out for wider viewers pictures.
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Berlin Bows
Picture Credit score: BIGHIT MUSIC j-hope’s shirt was drenched and hanging collectively by one button by the tip of his set, exposing some fashionable SKIMS boxers beneath his denims, however the star’s smile shone brightly as nighttime fell over Germany. “Thanks, ARMY. Thanks, Lolla. Thanks, Berlin!” he shouted after asking the viewers to applaud his dancers and full crew. With the hook of 2024 observe “NEURON” repeating, j-hope took his remaining bows and sang together with the poignant lyrics displayed throughout his background LED screens. “I’ll inform you once more: we’ll by no means ever hand over, without end/ I’ll say it once more: We’ll at all times be alive to maneuver us.” The lyrics remained glowing because the stage went black and fireworks blasted above the pageant grounds to mark the conclusion of a very historic #Hobipalooza.
