BTS member J-Hope is currently on cloud nine for multiple reasons. Be it the success of the Septet’s anthology album Proof or the release of his solo album Jack in the Box, Hobi is basking in the joy of multiple things now. It was also revealed in multiple reports that J-Hope will also be performing in Lollapalooza on July 31, 2022, much to the excitement of the fans. It will make him the first-ever Korean artist to headline the main stage of the much-loved US festival.
J-Hope’s performance
Ahead of his Lollapalooza performance, BTS member J-Hope has left the Army wondering about what he would be doing during his hour-long stay on the grand stage. In the midst of all this, the creative agency The Lab, which had previously worked with the Septet for ON, and J-Hope and Becky G’s collaborative track Chicken Noodle Soup, took to Instagram for a special announcement on July 27, 2022. The official account shared a reel with the Chicken Noodle Soup video and tagged Hobi and Becky G in the caption while writing, “Absolutely loved being a part of this.”
The Lab further shared the reel on its official Instagram story and tagged both the artists. If that wasn’t enough, the same official account shared Lollapalooza’s post featuring J-Hope.
The fan speculations
The stories shared by The Lab and Lollapalooza have left the fans speculating about J-Hope’s upcoming performance at the US festival. Most of them feel that it’s a hint about Hobi performing with Becky G on Chicken Noodle Soup at the event. If that happens, it will be the first time that both the artists will be performing the track live together.
.@InTheLab247 IG story and post
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP WITH @iambeckyg and HOBI AT LOLLA?????@BTS_twt #BTS #방탄소년단 #jhope pic.twitter.com/HE0rlx0T7v
— bora 💜 (@modooborahae) July 27, 2022
Weverse’s confirmation
Meanwhile, Weverse earlier shared an official notice today stating that BTS member J-Hope’s set will get broadcast in real-time via the platform’s PC or the APP on August 1, 2022, at 7.30 am IST. Talking about J-Hope acting as the event headliner, the organizers earlier said, “We’re thrilled to announce J-Hope of BTS will headline Lolla 2022 on Sun, July 31st! His performance will make history, cementing him as the first South Korean artist to headline a main stage at a major U.S. music festival.”
Jack in the Box
J-Hope’s recently released album Jack in the Box has received a humongous response from music lovers around the world. The album has made it to the Billboard charts, thereby adding yet another feather to Hobi’s hat. On July 25, 2022, the album ranked at no. 17 on the Billboard 200 chart. For the unversed, Jack in the Box was released on July 15, 2022. Talking about J-Hope, he had earlier topped the Billboard charts, too, which include topping the top 200 with Love Yourself: Tear in 2018 with the other BTS members, Love Yourself Answer, Map of the Soul: 7, and Map of the Soul: Persona, Proof, etc.