BTS' J-Hope hangs out with Gracie Abrams, IVE at Lollapalooza, exchanges number with Justin Timberlake and wishes he did better
J-Hope goes all in at Lollapalooza Berlin 2025
In a new video shared on BANGTANTV's YouTube channel, J-Hope displayed how he goes over every detail for his performances, including numerous rounds of practice sessions. From back in South Korea, where he went over the dance, lyrics, comment bits and learned German for the locals in Berlin, then a band run-through on-site, the BTS member tried to ensure everything was perfect. Not forgetting his team, the rapper gave a subtle nod to the opening of groupmate Jin's concert, where he shouts 'challenge' and a tune plays.
While his own performance was on the second day, J-Hope made sure to support fellow K-pop act IVE backstage with kind words, a reference to KPop Demon Hunters, and lots of cheers. He then hopped to Gracie Abrams' show, where they exchanged kind words and the American songwriter expressed her gratitude. One of the highlights was when he went to Justin Timberlake's set, getting impressed with it. Post his performance, the BTS member hung out with the American singer-songwriter and managed to exchange phone numbers with him. It was not without a nod to fellow teammate Jungkook who the NSYNC star had collaborated with on his solo track 3D. JT appeared more than happy to do the same with the MONA LISA singer, much to his delight. The older star jokingly threatened him with prank calls in the future, earning laughter from the room.
After the end of his show, the perfectionist in J-Hope jumped out once again, as despite thousands praising his performance, the singer thought he could've done better, and was left regretful. Ask any fan in the crowd of his set, and they would disagree; it was perfect!
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