Macron Couple Attends BTS Paris Concert, Seen Wielding 'Army Bomb'

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte were spotted enjoying a concert by the South Korean group BTS in Paris, sparking widespread interest.

The K-pop superstars performed at the Stade de France, a venue with a capacity of 80,000, attracting up to 92,000 fans including those on the floor. This attendance marked the largest audience for a single BTS concert since their debut in 2013.

During the concert on November 17th, Macron and his wife were seen in the audience, holding BTS's official light stick, the "Army Bomb." Images of the presidential couple enjoying the show quickly circulated on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter).

Following the concert, President Macron shared a video he filmed from the audience on his Instagram, welcoming BTS to Paris and adding a finger-heart emoji. French newspaper Le Figaro commented on the president's unexpected fandom, suggesting his attendance was a gesture of respect towards South Korea, celebrating 140 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

After concluding their Paris shows, BTS is scheduled to perform at the halftime show for the 2026 World Cup final, alongside artists like Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Shakira.

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