Which K-pop groups are performing at Lollapalooza 2025? Twice, KickFlip, and more explored

Lollapalooza 2025 will be one for the books, and K-poppers have much to look forward to! The first K-pop girl group to ever headline this legendary festival.TWICE is already locked in as a headliner. The four-day party, from July 31 through August 3 in Grant Park, Chicago, will include a diverse lineup of artists playing various genres, solidifying K-pop's increasing spot on the world stage.

Apart from TWICE, other K-pop groups will also perform, such as KickFlip, Xdinary Heroes, BOYNEXTDOOR, and Wave to Earth. With a distinct music genre, the groups offer a new take on pop, rock, and indie for Lollapalooza 2025. But these huge stars won't be the only highlight at the festival—headliners such as Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Korn, and A$AP Rocky will also grace the stage, presenting an interesting musical experience for all.

The entire K-pop lineup at Lollapalooza 2025

TWICE – The First K-pop Girl Group to Headline

As headliners, TWICE is breaking waves within the world of festivals. Their performance is a standard for K-pop in that it attests to the genre's growing popularity in the mainstream. As their evening-only playlist is unrevealed, the crowd should be able to anticipate a frenetic performance with their now-becoming-familiar dance routines and hook-heavy tracks.

The Lollapalooza appearance further supports the validity of TWICE's global popularity and records the continued presence of K-pop beyond the boundaries of the sub-community itself.

KickFlip

KickFlip, a new collective that has gained popularity quickly through its high-energy stage shows and innovative music is another hotly promoted newcomer to the bill. They've built a fan base with their mix of electronic dance music, hip-hop, and pop and will introduce their music to an even wider base with their appearance at Lollapalooza.

Xdinary Heroes

For live instrumentation fans, Xdinary Heroes is an act one cannot afford to miss. This JYP Entertainment act is unlike most typical K-pop groups, as they are famous for singing and playing instruments and performing energetic rock-influenced shows. Their debut is proof of K-pop diversification and how it can be combined with other genres of music.

BOYNEXTDOOR

BOYNEXTDOOR has been creating ripples with their new music and introspective performances. Their songs, which are otherwise delivered with catchy melodies and simple-to-understand lyrics, are a stunning experience for individuals who go to festivals and want to get a glimpse of something new in the K-pop genre. As one of the younger groups, their performance at Lollapalooza is a good chance for them to break into the music scene.

Wave to Earth

Wave to Earth offers a more mellow, indie-rock-based alternative to the K-pop movement, incorporating jazz elements and alternative rock into their style. Their mellow but emotive sound will be an interesting contrast to the high-energy performances from the other groups on the festival stage.

K-pop's growing place in Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza 2025's lineup of several K-pop acts proves the genre's growing international popularity. With over 170 artists of all genres, the festival is a celebration of diversity. The exposure of K-pop on such a large platform indicates how popular it has become and how it can attract people beyond its fan base.

Although K-pop will surely reign supreme, Lollapalooza will still have plenty of rock, hip-hop, and pop bands to provide a general music festival feel. With TWICE and other K-pop acts being supplemented by other international superstars like Olivia Rodrigo and A$AP Rocky, it's clear that K-pop has finally gotten its seat at the music festival table for global events.

What to expect at Lollapalooza 2025?

Attendees to the festival are in for an energetic mix of acts, and K-pop has a lively foil to the rest of the genre present. While TWICE's historic headlining set will doubtless be the standout, incorporating KickFlip, Xdinary Heroes, BOYNEXTDOOR, and Wave to Earth ensures that those who love K-pop have much to be excited about.

With a huge roster and a broad range of sounds, Lollapalooza 2025 is already on its way to becoming a hallmark event for any music lover. For those hardcore K-pop fans or, for that matter, even curious bystanders, this festival has something in store for every single listener.

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