BTS concert results and reactions in France:

BTS concert results and reactions in France:

Returning to Paris, France after seven years, BTS's concert achieved historic success and set new records. Here is a summary of the key highlights and the scene's reactions.

 

1. New Record for 'Largest Attendance for a Single Show' Since Debut

• Attendance: An incredible 92,000 spectators flocked to the event.
• Venue: Held at France's largest stadium, the 'Stade de France', the venue completely filled up its original 80,000 seats as well as the floor standing area. This also marks the highest number of attendees for a single concert since BTS's debut.

2. President Macron and the First Lady Spotted with 'Army Bombs'

• French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron made headlines as they personally visited the venue and were spotted watching the concert while holding the official lightstick, the 'Army Bomb'.
• President Macron posted a video of the concert he filmed himself on his official Instagram account with the message "Welcome to Paris." This elevated the event beyond a mere concert, receiving praise as a grand stage for 'cultural diplomacy'.

3. High Praise from the French Media

• The leading French daily newspaper, Le Monde, gave high praise in an extensive article, stating, "While the hiatus due to the members' military service could have shaken the group, they instead became tighter and stronger than ever."
• Other major local outlets, including BFM TV and Le Parisien, also heavily covered the concert, reporting that it put an end to theories regarding the limitations of K-pop.

4. A Passionate Stage for Generation Integration

• Fans gathered from all across Europe (including Germany, Italy, and Spain), filling the venue with family-unit audiences ranging from teenagers to grandmothers in their 70s.
• Along with their hit songs 'Dynamite', 'Butter', and 'IDOL', BTS performed tracks from their new album 'Arirang'. They also surprised French fans with performances of 'Boy With Luv' and 'JUMP', drawing explosive sing-alongs.

Member Jimin's Reflection: "This is the concert that drew the largest audience in our team's entire performing history," he shared, expressing his overwhelming emotion.