BTS' J-Hope to perform at Lollapalooza Berlin: Here's how UAE fans can watch live
The performance is J-Hope's first solo headline appearance at a European music festival, and fans — both online and in Germany — are here for it.
Ahead of his set, J-Hope gave ARMY a glimpse into his Lollapalooza experience. Taking to Instagram, he posted a carousel of pictures from day one of the festival, showing him enjoying performances by artists including Gracie Abrams, IVE (the popular South Korean girl group from Starship Entertainment), and Justin Timberlake, who closed the night. 'Beautiful night,' he captioned the post, and fans couldn't agree more.
The BTS star was also spotted blending in with the crowd, though, naturally, fans picked him out almost instantly. Sporting a black denim jacket, baggy jeans, and black sunglasses, J-Hope turned heads with his effortless off-duty look. One viral moment had him casually gesturing a sun. From his outfit to his energy, it was peak Hobi.
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As the hype for his Lollapalooza Berlin performance builds, J-Hope made sure to send a note of love to his fans. On the morning of the show, he posted a photo of water droplets on a window with a simple but heartfelt message: 'Be Safe', a reminder to ARMY attending the concert to take care amidst the excitement.
When and where to watch J-Hope's Lollapalooza Berlin set in the UAE
Fans who couldn't make it to Berlin need not worry — J-Hope's performance is being live-streamed globally. The set will be available on:
Tune in at 10.15pm (local UAE time) to catch the full performance.
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