French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron surprised concertgoers at the Stade de France by waving official BTS lightsticks during the group’s world tour stop in Paris. The unexpected appearance, featuring the 73-year-old first lady singing along and enjoying the performance, quickly circulated across social media platforms.
Stade de France Audience Spotted the Presidential Couple in the Crowd
K-pop sensation BTS wrapped up their global tour BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG in Europe with a major performance at the Stade de France stadium. Among the tens of thousands in attendance were French leader Emmanuel Macron and the first lady, who watched Friday’s concert from the venue. Cameras caught the pair enjoying the music and displayed them on the stadium screens, where onlookers could see them holding official BTS lightsticks, known as ARMY Bombs.
Social media users reacted enthusiastically to the unexpected VIP sighting, welcoming the couple into the massive fan base. While the French president maintained a more reserved demeanor during the show, the 73-year-old first lady was spotted smiling broadly, singing the group’s songs, and moving to the rhythm of the music.
Instagram Video Shows Brigitte Macron Waving Official ARMY Bomb Lightstick
The day after the concert, the French leader shared a 17-second video clip on his official Instagram account. The footage captured the group performing one of their biggest hit records, the track Dynamite
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Viewers online expressed surprise at seeing Brigitte Macron holding an official BTS lightstick known as an ARMY Bomb, which she waved in time with the beat. The publication noted that she appeared to act as an enthusiastic fan in the crowd.
Diplomatic Ties and Prior K-Pop Connections Explained
The presidential attendance at the stadium coincided with a significant diplomatic milestone. According to local reporting, the concert took place during a year when South Korea and France are marking their 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations, making the public appearance a symbol of mutual respect between the two nations.
This public display built upon established ties between the French presidency and the South Korean pop music industry.
During the April state visit, she received signed albums not only from BTS but also from other major groups such as Stray Kids and G-Dragon.
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