Jennie becomes first K-pop soloist to headline Lollapalooza Chicago

01 Aug 2026, 06:34 by Minsoo-Kim · allkpop

BLACKPINK member Jennie has made history as the first K-pop solo artist to headline Lollapalooza Chicago, marking another major milestone in her global career.

Jennie is scheduled to take the Bud Light Stage at 8:55 PM CDT on August 1, joining an all-star lineup of headliners that includes Charli XCX, Lorde, and Tate McRae. Her performance is expected to be one of the festival’s most anticipated sets, drawing fans from around the world.

Ahead of the show, fellow K-pop artists also expressed their excitement. i-dle members YUQI and SHUHUA shared their support, with YUQI enthusiastically saying, “JENNIE! I love her, I love her so much,” highlighting the admiration Jennie continues to receive from her peers.

Fans worldwide have been counting down to the performance, organizing online watch parties and trending hashtags such as #JENNIEownsLollapalooza across social media in celebration of the historic moment.

For those unable to attend in person, Jennie’s performance will be streamed live via Disney+ and Hulu for subscribers in select regions, allowing global audiences to experience the headline set in real time.

Jennie’s appearance further cements her status as one of K-pop’s leading global performers, as she continues to break new ground on some of the world’s biggest music festival stages.

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