K-pop’s global takeover continues!

On Wednesday, March 19 (Philippine Time), Lollapalooza announced its roster of performers for this year’s music festival in Chicago on July 31 - August 3, 2025, with the K-pop sensation TWICE as one of its headliners.

Official Lollapalooza 2025 performer lineup (source: @lollapalooza on X)

For those unfamiliar, Lollapalooza is one of the biggest annual music festivals in the West, showcasing a diverse mix of artists and cultures. Over the years, several K-pop acts have graced its stage, starting with J-Hope, who became the first K-pop soloist to perform at the festival. Other groups such as TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Stray Kids, NJZ (NewJeans), IVE, and SEVENTEEN have also represented the industry. This year, five K-pop groups will continue the legacy.

The K-pop artists performing at Lollapalooza 2025 are:

  • TWICE, one of the headliners
  • Xdinary Heroes, a Korean rock band
  • Katseye, a global girl group from HYBE
  • BOYNEXTDOOR, a 4th generation boy group
  • KickFlip, a recently debuted 5th gen boy group from JYP Entertainment

With TWICE being the only K-pop group in the headliners and leading the charge and a mix of rock, pop, and fresh rookie groups, this year’s festival is set to be another milestone for K-pop on the global stage!