BTS’ J-Hope, whose stage name is Jung Hoseok, gave a mind-blowing performance at Lollapalooza Berlin 2025, transforming the music festival into what fans now affectionately refer to as Hobipalooza. The BTS artist headlined the July 13 concert at the historic Olympiastadion, enslaving a sea of 60,000 fans with his unparalleled stage presence and charm.
21 Songs, 90 Minutes, Pure Magic
Performing a 90-minute setlist of 21 tracks, J-Hope brought both his solo hits and BTS classics to life. Songs like What if…, Pandora’s Box, and Sweet Dreams had the audience buzzing, while fan-favorite BTS tracks like Mic Drop, Butter, and Dynamite drew deafening screams. So loud, in fact, that Hobi’s vocals were occasionally drowned out by the sheer excitement of the crowd.
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Fueling the hype, fans waved BTS’ official lightsticks and cheered enthusiastically, particularly during Mic Drop, where the audience echoed the classic “Mianhae Eomma” line.
The ‘Useless Shirt’ Goes Viral
While his performance captured the show, J-Hope’s plain, sweat-drenched shirt was soon the hot topic of the internet. Nicknamed the “useless shirt” by fans, the transparent attire displayed his muscular body and created a meme frenzy on the internet. A fan joked, “What is your purpose in life, useless shirt?”
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BTS Members and ARMY Support
Other BTS members Jimin and V listened in on livestream on Weverse, too, along with RM, Jungkook, and SUGA. Jimin even chimed in with fans on playful cheers, while V listened in from a vehicle. The livestream reached almost 15 million across the globe.
Future Plans and BTS Comeback
During his performance, J-Hope expressed gratitude to ARMY for their constant support and assured that his mind will now be on BTS’ comeback album. “You made it possible for me,” he said tearfully, “Now it’s time to get back to working with my team.
