On August 2, TWICE took the stage as headliners at Lollapalooza 2025 in Chicago, delivering a high-energy, 90-minute performance that left the audience in awe. Performing a total of 21 songs, the group lit up Grant Park with a mix of their biggest hits, strong live vocals, and unmatched stage presence.
From the very beginning to the final moments, TWICE demonstrated why they remain one of the most beloved girl groups in K-pop history. Even as their set came to a close, the group lingered on stage, interacting with fans and soaking up the atmosphere. As the crowd chanted for an encore, one member asked, “You guys want some more?”, showing their desire to continue the performance.
However, around the 1:26:41 mark in the full performance video, fans noticed an unexpected moment. A member can be heard testing her microphone, starting to say, “The mic is…” before her voice abruptly cuts off. Just prior, several members appeared to be listening intently to their in-ear monitors, suggesting they were receiving cues from backstage that their time was up—despite their readiness to keep going.
This bittersweet ending only added to the emotional impact of their performance. Across global social platforms, fans expressed admiration for TWICE’s commitment, charisma, and vocal strength. Netizens commented:
- So this is the legendary group that, even if someone’s never seen them perform, no one’s seen them just once.”
- Their vocals cut through the sound of the instruments with sheer power… that’s insane. With so many rising idol groups, it feels like a battlefield out there… but wow, TWICE truly lives up to their name.
- There’s nothing else to say except that they’re just insanely good. Live vocals, performance, visuals, crowd engagement, stage movement, setlist, stage presence—everything is perfect. And most of all, every member genuinely looks like they’re enjoying the stage.
While TWICE received overwhelming praise from international fans and music critics alike, some dissenting opinions emerged. A post on the Korean forum Pann claimed, “TWICE was terrible at their Lollapalooza live—officially proving they’re the original tone-deaf idols.” However, the majority of commenters quickly came to the group’s defense, dismissing the criticism as baseless jealousy.
- I guess you’re jealous your faves didn’t get to perform lol.
- Well, at least they’re not doing media play like BLACKPINK lol.
- I was actually surprised they were good??? The dancing too—they looked amazing.
- Don’t try to stick the tone-deaf label on them, okay~? They pulled off a 1.5-hour live band performance successfully ㅜ
- While TWICE is on a world tour, raking in money, and ranking 3rd on the U.S. YouTube music chart, you’re out here going out of your way to find and hate on their Lollapalooza performance video—now that’s dedication.
TWICE’s Lollapalooza appearance marks a new milestone in their global journey, reinforcing their reputation not only as chart-toppers but also as world-class live performers. Despite the massive scale of the event, TWICE’s heartfelt interaction with the crowd and dedication to their craft continues to set them apart in an ever-crowded K-pop landscape.
Sources: Allkpop, Pann
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