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J-Hope and IVE’s Lollapalooza Berlin Photo Fuels K-Pop–Bollywood Crossover

Viral fan reaction to the photo highlights K-pop’s global reach ahead of IVE’s Lollapalooza Paris appearance.

Overview

  • On July 16, IVE’s official social media handle posted a group photo of J-Hope and the six IVE members at Lollapalooza Berlin.
  • In the image, J-Hope strikes a wide-arm pose reminiscent of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan while IVE members Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo gesture towards him.
  • Fans have hailed the moment as a major crossover between K-pop and Bollywood cultures, propelling the photo to viral status.
  • IVE is set to bring their live-band performance of hits like “After LIKE” to Lollapalooza Paris on July 20 at the Longchamp Racecourse.
  • J-Hope is en route to Los Angeles to rejoin BTS as they prepare for their next comeback album.