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Exhilaration and Anticipation all around as Lollapalooza gears up to host j-hope as a headliner

Posted by Reem-Ali1,442 pts Sunday, July 31, 2022

j-hope will make history as the first South Korean Artist to ever headline a major US music festival.

Lollapalooza, dubbed HobiPalooza, now finds itself bustling to cater to j-hope's massive fanbase.

Lollapalooza organizers have said that j-hope is their highest ticket-selling artist since inception!

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$1 Million worth of j-hope's Lollapalooza merchandise has reportedly sold out, with hours still remaining for the well-rounded artist to grace the Bud Light Seltzer Stage as the closing act for the music festival.

Organizers also gave out exclusive j-hope x Lollapalooza stickers to fans waiting in the front row for j-hope in recognition of their enthusiasm.

Chicago city officials are also riding on the j-hope train, as Lollapalooza, being held in Grant Park, Chicago, is set to end its 4-day festival today with j-hope's 1-hour set.

Samir Mayekar, the Deputy Mayor For the economic and neighborhood development of Chicago, is all praise for j-hope and his effect on the city's economy as cafes are bustling with various events being held to commemorate j-hope's historic performance.

The Mayor of Chicago joined in on the Viral #ArsonChallenge done on one of j-hope's lead songs, 'Arson,' from his critically-acclaimed new album 'Jack in the Box.'

Chicago City police also engaged with crowds waiting to see j-hope perform and are happy to help all fans enjoy their experience.

While Fans and music-lovers in Chicago gear up to witness j-hope's first solo stage in person, fans worldwide can watch his performance from the comfort of their home on the official streaming platform Hulu for those residing in the US and on the Weverse Platform for those outside the US.

The j-hope fervor further continues rising before his performance, as Lollapolooza now extends j-hope's set by 10 minutes.

This day will be one for the books and marks the historic moment that j-hope debuts as a solo performer.

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talents90253 pts Monday, August 1, 2022 1
Monday, August 1, 2022

Congrats Hobi, you killed it. King! explosive performance. This is why people should really not underestimate BTS, even 1 member definitely outsold your fav worldwide.

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Rimil20 pts Monday, August 1, 2022 0
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It is Hobipalooza!!

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