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(G)I-DLE Sings Through 60 Minutes at First Lollapalooza — An Explosive Live Set Despite Bad Weather

(G)I-DLE lit up the stage at the major global music festival "Lollapalooza," proving its unrivaled stage prowess once again. It filled its debut appearance there with a flawless live set even amid bad weather. First Lollapalooza, 60 Minutes on the T-MOBILE Stage According to their agency Cube Entertainment, (G)I-DLE (Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, Shuhua) took the T-MOBILE stage at "Lollapalooza," held at Chicago's Grant Park on July 31 (local time), connecting with the audience for about 60 minutes. It was (G)I-DLE's first time on the Lollapalooza stage. The members captivated the crowd with intense performance and solid live skills. In particular, with unwavering stage presence and skillful audience interaction even in the poor weather, they drew a heated response from global fans. From Band Arrangements to a First-Ever Reveal The set opened with "Super Lady," freshly rearranged with a band sound. It then ran through signature hits like "TOMBOY," "Queencard," and "Fate," as well as "Gimme Dat Love" and "Crow" from the ninth mini album "We made"—16 songs in total—completing a stage steeped in (G)I-DLE's own color. Notably, the set marked the first-ever performance of "Morning," a track from the ninth mini album. The song, which has recently drawn attention by topping Korea's daily YouTube Shorts popular-songs chart, earned a big response from the crowd on-site. The members led the mood by communicating naturally in English. Soyeon shared the message that wherever you are and whoever you are, she hopes everyone becomes one and enjoys this music, and closed the show with "Mono (Feat. skaiwater)," a song that speaks to what's essential. The World Tour Finale in Macau (G)I-DLE will cap the final chapter of its world tour "2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR [Syncopation]" in Macau. The group continues with concerts at Galaxy Arena in Macau over two days, August 29 and 30. On this world tour, (G)I-DLE became the first K-pop girl group to enter Taipei Dome, selling out every seat, and gathered a crowd of nearly 80,000 over two days at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium, proving its global ticket power.

CORTIS Electrifies 50,000 at Lollapalooza Chicago — Plus a Surprise Stage with Juicy J

CORTIS, less than a year into their debut, etched their name onto a world-class festival stage. At the major U.S. festival "Lollapalooza Chicago," they captivated a crowd of 50,000 and even delivered a surprise collaboration stage with a hip-hop legend. 11 Songs in 40 Minutes, Crisscrossing the Stage According to their agency BigHit Music, CORTIS took the "T-MOBILE" stage at "Lollapalooza Chicago," held at Chicago's Grant Park on August 1 (local time). Even in poor weather, an estimated 50,000 spectators gathered, according to organizers. CORTIS opened the set with "GO!" and "What You Want," performing a total of 11 songs live over about 40 minutes. The crowd chanted "CORTIS" even before the set began, and each time the five members—Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho—drew closer, the cheers grew louder. The members heated up the atmosphere with signature songs one after another, including "REDRED," "ACAI," and "YOUNGCREATORCREW." BigHit Music said they crisscrossed the stage, headbanging fiercely and switching formations, and that their singing didn't waver even amid the intense movement. For the "TNT" remix, they went right down to the floor below the stage to connect with the audience up close. A Surprise Stage with Hip-Hop Legend Juicy J The turning point of the show was the surprise appearance of Juicy J, a star representing Southern U.S. hip-hop. CORTIS presented the first joint stage of their recently released collaboration single "MOTION" with him. "MOTION" is a modern reinterpretation of the "Memphis" sound that defined 1990s Southern U.S. hip-hop, and the members took part in writing and composing it themselves. Juicy J's seasoned rap and heavy Memphis sound melded with CORTIS's explosive performance. The bond between the two acts, who had kept up a musical exchange since before CORTIS's debut, also drew attention. CORTIS called Juicy J "big brother" to express their respect, and Juicy J put his arms around the members' shoulders, showing an intergenerational closeness. Watched by Some 167,000 Across 185 Countries The performance was livestreamed via the fan platform Weverse, along with the OTT services Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S., Japan, and South America. On Weverse Live, an estimated 167,000 people watched from 185 countries and regions including South Korea, China, the U.K., Germany, and Canada. CORTIS shared that it was a real joy to be part of "Lollapalooza Chicago," which they had dreamed of since childhood, and that they were moved and happy to see the passionate concert atmosphere they had vaguely envisioned while working on their second mini album "GREENGREEN" unfold as reality. First North American Tour Starting the 4th CORTIS continues with their first tour, "PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN," across six North American cities, beginning in Toronto, Canada, on August 4. Meanwhile, this year's "Lollapalooza Chicago" featured K-pop stars including BLACKPINK's Jennie, (G)I-DLE, and aespa on its lineup. CORTIS was also the only K-pop boy group named to this year's lineup.

Jennie Makes History as Lollapalooza Headliner — Local Review Mixes Praise and Reservations

BLACKPINK's Jennie took the stage as a headliner at the major U.S. music festival "Lollapalooza Chicago," writing a new record. Still, a local outlet's assessment of the performance's execution was split between praise and reservations. Here's a rundown of what happened. The First Korean Female Soloist to Headline On August 1 (local time), Jennie took the Bud Light stage at "Lollapalooza Chicago" as a headliner. With this, she set the record as the first Korean female solo artist to headline Lollapalooza. Founded in 1991, Lollapalooza is a premier North American festival; acts such as NewJeans (2023) and TWICE (2025) have taken its stage before. Over a set of about an hour, Jennie performed with a live band. Centering on tracks from her 2025 solo debut album "Ruby," she also presented new songs including "Less than a Lover," released on July 24. The Chicago Sun-Times' Assessment The local outlet Chicago Sun-Times assessed Jennie's set in a review on August 1. Its overall verdict was that while there were gem-like moments from "Ruby," there was a bit too much new material to fully grab on to — an assessment that carried both praise and reservations. Where it noted reservations — The Sun-Times felt she appeared to strain somewhat in carrying a major festival stage alone as a soloist. Compared with the contemporaries who had taken the stage as a group, dominating a huge stage on her own looked no easy task. Of the "Dracula" performance, a collaboration with Tame Impala, it noted that recorded vocals mixed with the live rendition left something to be desired. It also mentioned that with a large share of as-yet-unreleased new songs, the immersion of some in the audience who had hoped for familiar tracks seemed to waver. Where it praised — On the other hand, it clearly acknowledged the explosive power of the latter half. Of the closing run of "Mantra," "ExtraL," and "Like Jennie," it assessed that Jennie proved through charisma and performance why she had been tapped as a headliner. It singled out "Like Jennie" in particular as the true high point of the set. The Sun-Times also noted that "Ruby," even a year after release, remains a strong pop album, touching on Jennie's wide spectrum spanning rapper to R&B and balladeer. The Reviews Were Split, but the Record Is Clear Local reactions to the performance were divided. As it was a stage where she was assessed as a solo artist rather than as full-group BLACKPINK, a view that there was a different kind of pressure than when performing as a group coexisted with praise calling it a symbolic moment that opened a new era. Apart from the split reviews, the record itself — that Jennie became the first Korean female solo artist to headline Lollapalooza — is clear. Attention is gathering around how this stage, which heralded the next chapter of her solo career, will serve as a foothold for what comes next.

aespa's Winter Transforms with Blonde Bob — Bold Mood in 'N Tell' Photos

aespa's Winter drew attention with a dramatically different look. It's a concept entirely unlike her usual style, and it became a talking point among fans the moment it dropped. The Transformation in the 'N Tell' Photos On July 27, Winter shared several photos on her social media channel along with the phrase "N Tell." In the photos, Winter gazes straight into the camera with a blonde permed bob, a yellow cropped tank top, and shorts. Blue eyeshadow in particular created a mood entirely different from usual, drawing all eyes. Reactions noted the striking, rock-star-evoking atmosphere of the overall look. A Concept Tied to the First Japanese Mini Album "KISS N TELL" The phrase "N Tell" connects to aespa's first Japanese mini album, "KISS N TELL." The refreshing yet bold mood of these photos reads as an extension of that album's promotions. The take is that Winter's signature expressiveness met a new concept to reveal a different kind of charm. Taking the Lollapalooza Chicago Stage aespa, Winter's group, will perform at "2026 Lollapalooza Chicago," held on August 2 at Grant Park in Chicago, USA. This major festival, running four days from July 30 to August 2, marks aespa's first Lollapalooza stage. With headliner Jennie alongside K-pop acts including (G)I-DLE and CORTIS, the lineup has been generating buzz. At a press conference, aespa hinted at new-song stages, saying they'd prepare a set where they could romp around with the audience since it's a festival — raising anticipation for what the performance will look like on-site. A World Tour Ahead Separately from the festival, aespa also has a new world tour on the horizon. Beginning August 7–8 at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome, they'll roll out "2026-27 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : æ ." It's a large-scale itinerary circling the globe from Asia to Europe and the Americas, and aespa's global run looks set to shift into full gear in the second half of the year. Interest is mounting over what stages Winter and the members — armed with a new concept — will bring.