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TWICE’s Marathon Lollapalooza Headliner Ends with Abrupt Mic Cut

Festival organizers maintained strict timelines by cutting microphones when TWICE exceeded their allotted set time.

Overview

  • The nine-member ensemble became the first K-pop girl group to headline Lollapalooza on August 2 in Chicago.
  • They delivered a 21-song, 90-minute set featuring back-to-back hits and full choreography.
  • As fans chanted for an encore and TWICE asked “You guys want some more?” organizers abruptly shut off their microphones to end the performance.
  • Clips of the cutoff went viral, drawing praise for TWICE’s stamina and criticism of rigid festival scheduling.
  • Lollapalooza officials have not announced any changes to stage timelines despite the ongoing fan and industry debate.