J-Hope of BTS set Berlin ablaze with a fiery finale performance that turned the night into a purple-lit celebration of music, passion, and connection.
🎤 J-Hope Headlines Lollapalooza Berlin
In the early hours of July 14 (KST), J-Hope took the main stage at Berlin's Olympic Stadium for Lollapalooza Berlin. Over 60,000 fans gathered to witness the 90-minute spectacle, where he performed a total of 21 songs—closing out the global festival with unmatched energy.
🌍 Global ARMY Fills the Stadium
Fans from all over the world began lining up at dawn, chanting "J-Hope! We wanna party!" long before the show started. The atmosphere was electric—proof of the global power of both J-Hope and BTS.
🚀 "Welcome to HOBIPALOOZA Round 2"
J-Hope rose dramatically from beneath the stage on a lift, launching into What If... and Pandora's Box. "Are you ready to go crazy tonight? Let's go!" he shouted, kicking the show into full gear with his signature charisma.
🔥 Power Vocals and Precision Performance
From the emotional on the street to the high-energy Lock/Unlock and sultry Killin' It Girl, J-Hope dominated the stage. The crowd erupted into a unified singalong during Mona Lisa, their voices echoing through the stadium.
💜 Purple Waves and ARMY Surprises
As night fell, ARMY Bombs (BTS's official light sticks) lit up the venue in waves of purple. During Sweet Dreams, fans raised heart-shaped purple banners in a surprise tribute, bringing J-Hope to the extended stage for a touching fan interaction moment.
🎶 BTS Medley Magic
A major highlight was the BTS medley. J-Hope performed MIC Drop, Dynamite (Tropical Remix), and Butter (Hotter Remix), turning the Berlin night into a Korean singalong party.
💬 Final Words to the Crowd
"This world tour made me feel so much gratitude," J-Hope said. "Ending it here with you all feels like the perfect finale. Thank you and I love you."
🎁 Encore, Emotions, and Extended Goodbyes
Even after the final bow, fans continued chanting "We love you!"—some in tears. J-Hope returned to the stage to perform = (Equal Sign), Future, and Neuron, closing out with raw emotion and heartfelt connection.
🎡 HOPE ON THE STAGE: Reinvented for Berlin
This performance was part of his HOPE ON THE STAGE solo world tour and was specially redesigned for the outdoor scale of Lollapalooza. Custom-built stage lifts and reimagined band arrangements highlighted J-Hope's live power and artistry.
From start to finish, J-Hope proved—once again—why he's a world-class performer in a league of his own.