Seventeen makes history as first K-pop act to headline Lollapalooza Berlin

Seventeen at Lollapalooza Berlin 2024. Image: Courtesy of Pledis Entertainment

Seventeen made history as the first K-pop act to headline the Lollapalooza Berlin music festival on Sunday, Sept. 8 (midnight of Sept. 9 in the Philippines), as they captivated screaming fans with their 90-minute set.

The group performed 19 songs, including a fiery introduction on the Main Stage South at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. They also continued with their tradition of performing a six-round loop of their smash hit “Very Nice,” which is usually done in their concerts.

Seventeen performed as a 12-member unit in Berlin, with Jun absent from the stage due to scheduling conflicts in China. It also marked the final performance of Jeonghan as he’s set to enlist in the military.

Seventeen on the Lollapalooza Berlin 2024 stage. Image: Courtesy of Pledis Entertainment

“It’s our first time to come to Berlin so we’re so honored to be here. Thank you so much for having us,” Joshua said in English during the group’s introduction. “We worked really hard to put [together] a performance for you guys.”

Meanwhile, Vernon said their performance is a way of giving back to Germany-based fans after a long wait.

“We know how much you’ve been waiting for us. And it feels great to finally be here. It’s not only our first time in Berlin, but it’s also our first time [performing] at Lollapalooza. It’s also our first time to headline it, and it’s all thanks to you guys,” he added.

Seventeen’s setlist includes the songs “Super,” “Don Quixote,” “Dar+ing,” “Ready to Love,” “Rock with You,” “Left & Right,” “Clap,” “Maestro,” “SOS,” “Hot,” “Headliner,” “Together (English version),” “God of Music,” and “Very Nice.”

Also part of their set was the group’s unit stages including “Fighting” from BSS (Seungkwan, DK, and Hoshi); “Cheers to youth” from Vocal Unit (Jeonghan, Joshua, Woozi, DK, and Seungkwan); “Spell” from Performance Unit (Hoshi, Jun, The8, and Dino); “Fire” from Hip-Hop Unit (S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon); and “Cheers” from SVT Leaders (S.Coups, Hoshi, and Woozi).”

Seventeen’s Hip-Hop Unit on the Lollapalooza Berlin 2024 stage. Image: Courtesy of Pledis Entertainment

Seventeen’s Performance Unit (sans Jun) on the Lollapalooza Berlin 2024 stage. Image: Courtesy of Pledis Entertainment

At one point during their set, fans cheered for Jeonghan’s name, in what seemed to be a send-off for his upcoming enlistment. Details on his enlistment date will be provided at a later date, according to his label.

The group also took to their official X (formerly Twitter) page to thank their fans (also known as Carats) for tuning in to their performance.

Seventeen was among Lollapalooza Berlin’s headline acts for its second day, joining Sam Smith, The Chainsmokers, Niall Horan, CRO, and Loyle Carner.

Meanwhile, Martin Garrix, Burna Boy, OneRepublic, Louis Tomlinson, Shirin David, and Von Wegen Lisbeth were the headline performers for its first day.

SVT Leaders on the Lollapalooza Berlin 2024 stage. Image: Courtesy of Pledis Entertainment

The K-pop act is set to release their 12th mini-album, although details on its concept, tracklist, and comeback date are yet to be revealed.

They will also embark on their “Seventeen Right Here World Tour” on October 2024.

Formed by Pledis Entertainment, Seventeen debuted in May 2015 with their first mini-album “17 Carat.” The group consists of S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino.

The 13-member group was recently named UNESCO’s first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth in June 2024. They also became the first K-pop act to perform at the Glastonbury Festival in the same month.