The day after the concert, E. Macron shared a 17-second video from the concert on his official Instagram account. It captured the group performing one of their biggest hits, the record-breaking song “Dynamite”. The French leader accompanied this video with a welcoming caption: “Bienvenue à Paris!” (liet. “Sveiki atvykę į Paryžių!”).
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Many were surprised that B. Macron, like the group’s most ardent fan, held an official BTS light stick (“ARMY Bomb”) in her hand, which she waved to the rhythm of the music.
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However, the connection between the French presidency and South Korean pop music stars was established even earlier. In April, during an official state visit to France, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented French First Lady Brigitte Macron with K-pop star CDs, including those of BTS, with the artists’ autographs.
