BTS's J-Hope brought the house down in Paris with an unforgettable performance at the Le Gala des Pieces Jaunes charity event on January 23, leaving fans in awe. The event, held at the La Defense Arena, was a major highlight of the evening, with the French First Lady, Brigitte Macron, personally requesting J-Hope to open the event this year!

As soon as J-Hope stepped onto the stage, the arena erupted in excitement, with a sea of purple from BTS’s official lightstick, the ARMY Bomb, lighting up the venue. Fans chanted his name even before the show began, and J-Hope greeted the crowd with a cheerful "What's up Paris," instantly kicking off the spectacular performance.

J-Hope performed three powerful tracks: the solo version of "on the street" from his special album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1, his title track "MORE" from his first solo album Jack In The Box, and BTS's smash hit "MIC Drop."

Each performance was a spectacle in itself, with "MORE" and "MIC Drop" featuring grand orchestral arrangements that added a new level of intensity and class to the already dynamic songs.

Alongside his dancers, J-Hope delivered flawless vocals and an electrifying dance routine, keeping the 35,000 fans on their feet and chanting along in Korean.

The climax of the night was undoubtedly "MIC Drop." As the intro blared, the energy in the arena reached a fever pitch. Fans completed the performance with their synchronized chants, and J-Hope ended the song with a dramatic conductor-like pose, perfectly in sync with the orchestra, leaving everyone in awe.

J-Hope shared his heartfelt feelings through his agency, BigHit Music, saying, "It’s been such a long time since I greeted fans on a European stage. I was so happy to meet you all in such a meaningful place. I realized once again how wonderful it is to give people hope and comfort through songs and dances. I want to thank the ARMY for their constant support, and if I get the chance, I’ll come back anytime to show you great performances."

The Le Gala des Pieces Jaunes is organized by Operation Pieces Jaunes, a charity foundation led by Brigitte Macron that raises funds to help hospitalized children and teenagers.

The event's performances will be broadcast on French public channel France 2 on January 28, giving fans worldwide a chance to relive the unforgettable night!

J-Hope’s stunning performance and his meaningful connection with fans are sure to make this event a cherished memory for years to come.

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IU recently revealed that she watched her own concert film in a public theater, but shockingly, no one recognized her—even when she dropped a hint!

On February 27, a new video featuring IU was released, showing her inside a car on her way to Daejeon.

She excitedly shared, “This is a surprise stage greeting for UAENA! I picked this location through a ladder game when I did stage greetings.”

Previously, IU had let fate decide which city she would visit after her stage greetings. She happily said, “There are UAENAs everywhere I go. Wherever I go, it's a flowery path.” The game ultimately led her to Daejeon.

IU originally hoped to explore the city, saying, “I wanted to visit Daejeon's pride, Sung Sim Dang, and walk around, but my team said it wouldn’t be possible. The lines are too long, and it’s freezing outside.” She sighed, adding, “So, things turned out this way.”

Dressed up for the occasion, IU smiled, saying, “I don’t get to meet UAENAs in Daejeon often, so I wanted to make a surprise appearance looking my best.”

She also joked about enjoying surprise events, adding, “As long as Hanteo oppa drives me safely, I’m happy.”

But what really caught fans' attention was IU’s unexpected confession—she had secretly watched her concert film in a theater, but no one noticed her! “No one recognized me at all. There weren’t that many people, and it was a weekday… but still! I even gave a hint!” she said, sounding both amused and surprised.

Later, when IU finally appeared at the theater, her fans were overwhelmed with emotion. Some even burst into tears, prompting her to gently say, “You really didn’t expect me to come, right?”

After wrapping up her stage greeting, IU laughed at herself, saying, “Wait, did I just do a 40-minute one-woman show? I must have talked so much.”

On her way back to Seoul, IU reflected on the day, sharing, “It was so cold today. I shook hands with all the UAENAs. My hands are usually cold, and since the weather was freezing, I think I made a lot of people’s hands cold, too. But after touching so many warm hands, mine became warm, too. I still haven’t washed them.”

Her love for her fans truly knows no bounds!

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