Jennie Kim First Korean Solo Female Headliner at Lollapalooza Chicago

On 1 August 2026, Jennie Kim, former Blackpink member, headlined the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago’s Grant Park. She performed a set of eighteen songs lasting over an hour, including her new single “Less Than a Lover” and two unreleased tracks, before a crowd of tens of thousands.

Jennie's appearance marked the first time a Korean solo female K‑pop artist headlined the U.S. festival, continuing a recent trend of Asian acts taking prominent slots at Lollapalooza. Earlier milestones include J‑Hope’s 2022 performance and TXT’s 2023 headlining. Social‑media users shared numerous fan‑cam videos of the show, while some online comments criticized her stage outfit, prompting a wave of body‑shaming remarks that were countered by supportive fan messages.

The event underscores Lollapalooza’s growing role as a platform for Asian musicians seeking broader exposure in the American market.