Macron and Brigitte bring Army Bombs to BTS’s packed Paris night

President Macron and Wife Watch Performance from VIP Seats at Stade de France

French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron visited the BTS concert venue in Paris. On the first day of the 'ARIRANG' world tour held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, on the 17th (local time), the presidential couple watched the stage from the VIP section.

As the couple appeared on the large screens at the venue, which was packed with approximately 88,000 spectators, cheers erupted from the crowd. In particular, images of President Macron and his wife holding the 'Army Bomb,' BTS's official light stick, spread rapidly through local media and SNS.

Head of State's Visit Marks 140th Anniversary of Korea-France Diplomatic Relations

Local media outlets noted that this visit took place as Korea and France celebrate the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Le Parisien reported the news of the presidential couple's visit via a live concert broadcast, while RTL, citing on-site photos captured by AFP, reported that the couple received a warm welcome from the approximately 88,000 spectators.

This concert marks BTS's first local performance in France since 2019. BTS will continue their performances at the Stade de France on the 17th and 18th, completing the final leg of their European tour.

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After completing their schedule in Paris, BTS will move to the United States. On the 19th, they are set to perform the halftime show at the '2026 FIFA World Cup' final held at the New Jersey Stadium in the US. On that day, BTS is scheduled to perform a collaborative stage alongside Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber.