BTS’s J-Hope made a triumphant return to the Lollapalooza stage with a headline performance at Lollapalooza Berlin 2025 on July 13.
Taking over the Olympiastadion with a high-energy 90-minute set, J-Hope performed in front of an electrified crowd of 60,000 fans. The performance marked his first appearance at Lollapalooza since his solo debut at the Chicago edition in 2022. This time, he delivered a 21-song setlist blending fan-favorite solo tracks like “What if…,” “Pandora’s Box,” “on the street,” and his newest release “Killin’ It Girl,” alongside iconic BTS hits including “MIC Drop,” “Dynamite,” and “Butter.”
From the moment he emerged on stage via a dramatic lift, the show was a powerful mix of energy and emotion. Fans waved BTS light sticks, sang along in Korean, and chanted his name throughout the night.
J-Hope expressed his sincere appreciation during his closing remarks and said, “I’m grateful for many things while touring around the world. Thank you for being with me on this unforgettable journey, and I love you.”
Fans in Korea were impressed with the energy displayed by the crowd in Germany and reacted:
“It was dope.”
“I thought it was J-Hope’s solo concert.”
“The crowd was singing along to all his songs.”
“I was impressed with the crowd’s pronunciation. It was so good.”
“He’s so good with live performance. Also, Berlin ARMYs are so sweet. I was so moved by their Purple Heart event.”
“J-Hope was so awesome.”
“He was so good on stage.”
“That’s so crazy.”
“I really thought it was his solo concert. I thought the crowd was mostly Korean. Their pronunciation was so exact. lol.”
“So crazy impressive.”
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