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On January 27, 2025, BTS’ j-hope was featured on the TikTok and Twitter accounts of France TV. This moment stood out as a noteworthy gesture, as the channel had reportedly never previously posted content in any language other than French or English.
For the first time, they shared a video in Korean to announce the BTS star’s appearance at the Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes held on January 23, 2025.
The TikTok post included a detailed caption accompanying the video, emphasizing the BTS member's impact on both the event and the country. The video served as a promotional announcement, inviting the French audience to watch the recorded version of the Gala, which France TV planned to broadcast soon.
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This effort by the French channel to accommodate Korean fans has sparked discussions among BTS fans. Many highlighted the influence and global reach of j-hope, recognizing how his presence at the event left a mark.
"Fr I never saw them posting in anything but french," a fan wrote.
"They are definitely preparing for the big comeback of BTS," a fan remarked.
"They’re hyping him up real good," another fan said.
Some other fans said,
"First time ever a proper intro about J-Hope by French TV ," a fan mentioned.
"What a fun day! Let's give our full support to the social media posts regarding the French TV Broadcast in a few days," a fan expressed their support.
"This is amazing!!" a fan exclaimed.
j-hope gets official recognition from French media
France TV (France Télévisions) is the national public broadcasting group of France, consisting of five channels. Known for its diverse programming, it offers news, entertainment, and live events, serving as one of the most prominent media platforms in the country.
France TV’s TikTok recently posted a one-minute video featuring BTS’ j-hope, ahead of the upcoming broadcast of Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes. Accompanied by a voiceover, the video detailed his numerous achievements, celebrating his journey as an artist.
They described him as a "mega K-pop star" who recently made his grand comeback after completing his military service in October 2024.
They emphasized that the charity event marked j-hope's first-ever performance on French television, making it a historic moment. The channel also acknowledged his achievements as a member of BTS, referencing the group's record-breaking accomplishments.
France TV further remarked that every appearance by j-hope is a major event, adding that the first dates of his upcoming world tour have already sold out. They positioned his performance at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes as a monumental comeback moment for the star.
In a separate instance on January 26, a South Korean flag was raised outside the headquarters of Audemars Piguet in Switzerland during the idol's visit to the headquarters to mark the 150th anniversary of the watch brand. This gesture followed j-hope's appearance at the brand’s Seoul flagship store opening in November.
