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BTS’ j-hope performed at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes held on January 23, 2025. It marked his first live stage performance since his military discharge. Fans showered him with support, transforming the charity event into what netizens called a "BTS concert."
Audience had turned the venue largely purple, as it was illuminated by BTS' official light, the "ARMY Bomb." During j-hope's performance, the ARMY fan chant created an atmosphere reminiscent of the group’s concerts. Later, when all the artists returned to the stage, the crowd’s cheers for j-hope remained loud, with the stadium echoing his nickname, “Hobi.”
Netizens on X praised the attendees' efforts to turn the event into a memorable moment for the BTS star.
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“THE BEST FANDOM,” a fan wrote.
Many commented on how the support showcased the strength of the BTS fandom.
"My bora heart," a fan coined.
"At the end ARMY WAS EPIC!" a fan exclaimed.
"That screams BTS concert to me," a fan said.
"We really are so back," a fan stated.
Some other fans acknowledged the power of the K-pop group's influence.
"PURPLE OCEAN FOR JHOPE," another fan said.
"THAT EVENT GOT PURPLED BY ARMY!!!!" a fan remarked.
"Power of BTS," another fan coined.
BTS j-hope shines in Paris following invitation from France's first lady Brigitte Macron
On January 23, BTS member j-hope graced the stage at La Défense Arena in Paris for Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes, a charity event organized by France's First Lady Brigitte Macron. According to the Star News Korea report, Brigitte Macron had made a special request to the BTS star to headline the event’s opening performance this year.
As he took the stage, he greeted the audience with a cheerful "What's up Paris!." The idol performed three songs, On The Street from his special album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1, More from his debut solo album Jack In The Box, and BTS' hit track MIC Drop.
Paired with his choreography and stage presence, the artist's performances of More and MIC Drop were specially arranged with orchestral versions. The 35,000-strong audience responded with synchronized fan chants and singing along in Korean.
j-hope shared his thoughts through his agency, BigHit Music, as reported via Star News Korea on January 24, stating:
"It’s been a long time since I greeted fans on a European stage, and I’m so happy to meet everyone at such a meaningful event. Once again, I realized how incredible it is to bring hope and comfort to people through singing and dancing. I sincerely thank ARMY for their support, and I hope to return with more amazing performances whenever possible."
The Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes is an annual event hosted by the Opération Pièces Jaunes foundation, chaired by Brigitte Macron, to raise funds for children and youth in hospitals. The event will be broadcast on France 2 channel on January 28, 2025.
