On January 22, 2025, an apparent setlist for Le Gala Des Pièces Jaunes, featuring performances by BTS' j-hope, BLACKPINK's Rose, and G-Dragon began circulating online. Netizens are speculating that this setlist is proof of the upcoming performances at the French event at Paris La Défense Arena. It is scheduled to take place at 8:30 PM CET on January 23, or 4:30 AM KST on January 24.
An image, which looks like a screenshot of an Instagram video, began circulating online. Subsequently, fans spared no time to express their excitement over their favorite artists performing at a highly-anticipated event. Comments on X reflected the fans' surprise and excitement for the upcoming event.
"RUMOURED SETLIST FOR LE GALA DES PIÉCES JAUNES," shared a fan on X.
BLINKs, ARMYs, and VIPs (the artists' fandom names) took to X to showcase their support for their favorite artists. Furthermore, several event-specific hashtags were being tweeted to hype up the event.
"ARMY BE READY," came a response.
"So excited to see Rosé perform at the Le Gala Des Pièces Jaunes! Her live performance is always amazing!" a BLINK wrote.
"Good boy in the year 2025?? eyyyy" commented a VIP.
Fans not only supported their favorite K-pop idols but also showered praise on all the artists performing at the event. The setlist features some popular names from the industry, and the excitement to see them live is etched within these comments, as can be seen below:
"Nah this set list ATE the way they arranged it. 4 stages for all the MAIN CHARACTERS," expressed a fan.
"That setlist is fire," commented another.
"So f**king excited !!!! Won’t be able to sleep tonight hahaha," tweeted one other fan.
Which songs are included in the rumored setlist for Le Gala Des Pièces Jaunes 2025?
The setlist features a mix of solos and collaboration tracks featuring K-pop idols j-hope, G-Dragon, Rosé, and Hollywood artists like John Legend, Katy Perry, J Balvin, and Aya Nakamura, among others. Some tracks will also be supported by an orchestra. The setlist includes:
- j-hope - On The Street (solo version), More, and Mic Drop (with orchestra)
- Taeyang X Hyuk Lee - Eyes, Nose, Lips (with orchestra)
- G-Dragon - Power (with orchestra)
- G-Dragon X Taeyang - Home Sweet Home and Good Boy (without orchestra)
- Rosé X Lang Lang - Number One Girl (with orchestra)
- Rosé - Stay a Little Longer, Toxic Till the End, and APT. (with orchestra)
What time will Le Gala Des Pièces Jaunes 2025 start?
Tickets for Le Gala Des Pièces Jaunes went on sale on January 13, 2025. Several fans were able to buy theirs in time for the event. Upon the rumored setlist leak online, fans immediately began making notes of their favorite artists' performances. With less than 24 hours to go for the event, here are the timings for the start of Le Gala Des Pièces Jaunes:
While there is no news of the event being aired live globally, it will be streamed on French television at 8:30 PM local time.
Fans are highly anticipating the performances of their favorite tracks by these K-pop idols in the new year.