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Korea Herald
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
J-Hope to headline Lollapalooza Berlin in July
J-Hope to perform at Lollapalooza Berlin for 2nd time J-Hope of BTS will headline the Lollapalooza Berlin music festival, set to take place July 12-13 at Olympiastadion Berlin, according to agency Big Hit Music. Lollapalooza, an esteemed large-scale music festival that began in the US in 1991, is now held in multiple locations worldwide, including the United States, France and Germany. The 2024 Lollapalooza Berlin lineup includes J-Hope alongside global pop stars such as Justin Timberlake, Benson Boone and Armin van Buuren. Lollapalooza Berlin described J-Hope as a "pioneer and icon," adding, "He is something that makes the hearts of the entire generation beat. J-Hope's music combines hip-hop, pop, and infinite energy. His show, which is incomparable to anything else, transcends boundaries with its strong presence and musicality." This marks J-Hope's second performance at Lollapalooza. In July 2022, he made history as the first K-pop artist to headline Lollapalooza Chicago, where he captivated a crowd of over 105,000, performing an energetic 18-song set that received widespread acclaim. Before taking the stage in Berlin, J-Hope will kick off his first solo world tour with a three-day concert, "Hope On The Stage," from Feb. 28 to March 2 at Kspo Dome in Seoul. The tour will then continue at 15 cities around the world including Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City, Manila and Saitama for a total of 31 performances.
Korea Herald
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Babymonster kicks off first world tour with powerful performance
Up-and-coming girl group to continue "Hello Monster" tour in 14 cities worldwide The rising girl group, Babymonster, known for its powerful performance and charismatic stage presence, kicked off its first world tour "Hello Monster" with an intense two-day performance. The seven-member group, debuted in April of last year, made their way to the Kspo Dome, known as the mecca of K-pop concerts, less than a year after their debut. Dressed in dazzling black-and-white outfits, the seven members made their grand entrance on stage with fireworks and flame effects. The group opened the show with band arrangements of their hit songs "Drip" and "Batter Up." Members expressed sincere excitement about their first world tour. "Does it even make sense that our first concert of world tour is in Seoul, and at such a huge venue like Kspo Dome?" said Rora. Throughout the show, members' confident vocals were supported by the rhythmic live band session, elevating the quality of the performance. Following the group's hit tracks, solo stages highlighting each member's charm were showcased. The members put their own spin on songs by global pop stars like Charlie Puth and Olivia Rodrigo. They also covered 2NE1's songs, "Clap Your Hands" and "Go Away," as a tribute to their senior group. After the Seoul concert, Babymonster will continue their tour with a total of 23 performances across 14 cities in North America and Asia.
