BTS’s J-Hope is bringing his positive energy to Paris for a meaningful cause!

On January 23 (local time), J-Hope will perform at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes, a charity event held at the iconic La Défense Arena in Paris, France. The event is organized by Operation Pièces Jaunes, a hospital foundation led by French First Lady Brigitte Macron, which raises funds to support children and teenagers in hospitals.

This special evening will feature J-Hope alongside other big names like G-Dragon, Taeyang, Katy Perry, John Legend, and BLACKPINK’s Rosé. Fans who can’t attend in person can catch the broadcast on France 2 on January 28.

Tickets for the event sold out in just 10 minutes after going on sale on January 13, thanks to ARMY and fans of the other artists. Fans shared their excitement, saying, “J-Hope’s influence is truly inspiring. He’s using his platform to spread hope, and we’re proud to support this beautiful cause.”

J-Hope’s performance is especially significant as he becomes one of the first Korean male solo artists to take part in this prestigious event. French media outlet Paris Match highlighted, “His presence is remarkable, as BTS has never appeared on French TV before. J-Hope’s participation is truly special.”

This will also be J-Hope’s first time performing in France in over five years, following BTS’s Love Yourself: Speak Yourself world tour in June 2019. His last visit to Paris for Fashion Week in January 2023 created a massive buzz, and the excitement is set to continue with this charity appearance.

Meanwhile, J-Hope is gearing up for his highly anticipated solo world tour, j-hope Tour: HOPE ON THE STAGE in SEOUL, starting February 28 at the KSPO Dome.

The tour will feature 31 shows across 15 cities, including major stops like Brooklyn, Mexico City, Manila, and Los Angeles, where he will headline the BMO Stadium on April 4 and 6, becoming the first Korean solo artist to do so.

ARMY is ready to cheer J-Hope on as he continues spreading hope and love worldwide.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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