A lively Reddit thread on the Lollapalooza subreddit has fans weighing in on whether the festival should (or even could) book BTS or Blackpink for future editions — and the answers are split.
Many users said they love the K-pop acts but worry their intense fanbases and scalpers would gobble up tickets in minutes, repeating the sellout drama festival organizers have faced in recent years. Others pointed out that Blackpink is more plausible than BTS: whispers about festival appearances and group activity returning make a BLACKPINK appearance sound possible, while BTS is widely believed to be focused on stadium tours and full-group dates — if they do appear on the festival circuit it may be via solo members instead.
Other voices in the thread pushed back on the idea that K-pop is the sole ticket-driver, noting that pop heavy-hitters earlier this year also drew massive crowds and likely contributed to faster sellouts. Suggestions ranged from solo K-pop stars (Jennie, Hobi-style solo sets) to other rising acts like ATEEZ or ENHYPEN as more realistic big-draw possibilities.
Bottom line: fans are torn between excitement and fatigue. The concern about scalpers and instant sellouts is real, but so is the appetite for blockbuster pop that festivals chase. Lollapalooza — like other major fests — will have to balance headline firepower with fair access if it wants to keep ticket frenzies from ruining the experience for regular fans.
We’ll keep tracking lineup rumors and ticketing developments as they surface.