BTS' j-hope delivered a memorable performance at the Gala des Pièces Jaunes on January 23, 2025. Following his appearance, he shared his feelings on Weverse through a livestream, expressing excitement and deep gratitude for the enthusiastic cheers he received from fans. He admitted being left speechless by the overwhelming support from the audience and the recognition from the dignitaries present at the event.
In light of his message, fans worldwide, especially netizens, have praised the French ARMYs who attended the event for their support and loud cheers, which left an impression on j-hope. The online comments reflected pride in how warmly the BTS star was welcomed, with sentiments such as:
"I'M SO HAPPY HE COULD HEAR US."
"Army always be with you Jhope! We missed you on a stage," a fan assured.
"He felt that that's what we needed. Thanks to all ARMYs who were there and cheered for him," a fan said.
"Omg I'm so emotional rn / Armys who were there thank you so so much for the loud cheers," a fan expressed.
Some other fans showcased their support through comments like:
"He deserves it," a fan stated.
"We will always be each other's safety net and home! Wherever BTS is Army will be there shining brightly. We love you!!!" a fan affirmed.
"IM GLAD HE FELT SO APPRECIATED," a fan remarked.
j-hope goes live on Weverse following Gala des Pièces Jaunes performance
j-hope of BTS made history by becoming the first member of the group to perform at the prestigious Gala des Pièces Jaunes on January 23, 2025. Personally invited by France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron, he had the honor of opening the major charity event.
This performance marked his first live stage appearance since his military discharge in October 2024, making it a highly anticipated moment for fans. With two years since his last live performance, excitement was at an all-time high. The demand for the event was evident as tickets sold out within seven minutes of release, highlighting the anticipation surrounding j-hope's attendance.
During his set, he performed three songs: his solo tracks On The Street and More, along with BTS' iconic hit MIC Drop. His performance was met with loud cheers from ARMYs in the audience, who turned the arena into a sea of purple using their light sticks. Fans even did the signature BTS fan chant, creating an atmosphere that felt more like a BTS concert than a gala.
j-hope's warm reception didn't go unnoticed. Later, he took to Weverse to share his heartfelt gratitude with fans. In his live broadcast, he admitted feeling nervous at first but said the cheers from the audience made it easier for him to perform. He described the overwhelming support as giving him goosebumps and expressed his difficulty in putting his emotions into words, saying:
"I could hear your cheers, so it was easy to get in. I got goosebumps... ah, it's really... how should I say this? This feeling, I don't know how to express it."
Hearing the star acknowledge their support delighted fans, who were touched by his sincerity and appreciation. They felt proud their cheers and presence were able to reach their beloved Hobi.
With his upcoming world tour, fans look forward to seeing more of j-hope as he takes on the journey of shining on stage in cities around the world.