The sensational demand for tickets, meanwhile, follows acclaimed performances at Coachella this year that drew rave reviews among both fans and amongst western media outlets. And, as if there was any doubt, on September 7th, BTS superstar J-Hope sent shockwaves through the international music industry with a dazzling headlining set at Lollapalooza Berlin 2025. That last night, the rapper and dancer held over 60,000 audience members in the palm of his hand at Berlin’s Olympiastadion — a culmination of his solo tour, yes, but also a symbolic moment for BTS fans across the globe.
With the BTS groupmates Jimin and V (Taehyung) hopping on live to watch via Weverse, and the greater ARMY watching from home, a real-time suspense coursed through social media. Their virtual exaltations, coupled with the ocean of ARMY Bombs and fan chants attending in-person, manifested a special moment that galvanized the entire BTS fandom in regardless of country, across the world.
🔥 J-Hope at Lollapalooza Berlin: A Full-Form Solo Icon
Closing the final main stage at 3 a.m. KST (local 12 a.m. IST), J-Hope broke the stage with an expansive 21-song setlist that exemplified his lyrical complexity and explosive stage power. Hits such as “What If…,” “Pandora’s Box” and “On The Street (Solo Version)” kicked the show into high gear early on, while international BTS smashes like “MIC Drop,” “Dynamite” and “Butter” brought the crowd to a boil.
“Welcome to Round 2 of Hobipalooza! “Are you ready to get wild tonight? he screamed, channeling the confidence and spirit that’s made him a festival favorite headliner since Lollapalooza Chicago 2022.
Backed by a live band, he reinterpreted songs from his albums “Jack in the Box” and “HOPE ON THE STREET VOL. 1″ to match the size of the arena. A performance of “Killin’ It Girl (Solo Version)” had the audience gasping for air, and the emotional peaks in songs like “MONA LISA” and “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel) – FNZ Remix” drew cheers and tears in equal measure.
🌍 BTS Members Cheered J-Hope on Live on Weverse
Were J Hope up on stage alone, he was not alone in spirit. BTS’s Jimin and V watched live, cheering him on via Weverse with posts and clips that quickly trended. Opera house Fans were feeling it — and the message of the moment: BTS is physically separated, but their camaraderie can’t be denied.
“I said to the staff, have fun doing this… You have made it an unforgettable ending,” J-Hope said, toward the end.“Now I’ll be focusing on music for my team.”
🎆 Around the World, Fans Celebrate “Hobipalooza”
Thousands of fans lined up outside the Olympiastadion from the early hours of the morning, some carrying purple heart-shaped placards and banners bearing BTS’s name. Chants of “J-Hope! BTS! J-Hope, we wanna party!” run even before the show started, and the mood inside never ebbed. Featuring dramatic entrances on hydraulic lifts and fireworks finales, the production values equaled the specialness of the moment.
When J-Hope crooned “= (Equal Sign),” “Future,” and “NEURON (feat. Gaeko & Yoon Mirae)” as an encore, they followed his instructions on lightstick waving and shouted “saranghae” back at their idol in Korean.
🧭 A Career Highlight — and a New Chapter Commences
This stage at Lollapalooza Berlin is the finale of ‘j-hope Tour: HOPE ON THE STAGE’ that began in Seoul, continued on to the US, Mexico, Southeast Asia and now in Europe.The performance boasted breath-taking visuals, a two-stage configuration, impressive lighting and remixes of classic fan hits — proving J-Hope has what it takes to adjust his show for international play.
“I was very encouraged this year,” J-Hope said. “Ending this here with you feels like the perfect ending.”
With all of BTS’s members fully discharged from military service and no longer needing to split focus, this performance signified not just the end of J-Hope’s solo era but the start of BTS’s reset.
🎤 Final Thoughts
With his memorable appearance at Lollapalooza Berlin, J-Hope has once again made it clear that he’s not just part of BTS — he’s his own global star. And with Jimin and V clapping from the wings, ARMY was reminded that even though its members are currently focusing on their solo careers, the spirit of BTS is in full effect.
2025 is looking to be the year of the full BTS reunion and if J-Hope’s last solo stage is anything to judge by, not only will fans be expecting fireworks — both real and figurative.
