ARMY to make Paris charity gala go purple for BTS J-Hope; fans of Ros¨¦, G-Dragon?voice?concerns
BTS' J-Hope is all set to shine at the Gala des Pi¨¨ces Jaunes in Paris, joined by stars like Ros¨¦ and G-Dragon. ARMY plans to light the arena purple for J-Hope, sparking backlash from other fans as the drama heats up on social media.
After announcing his solo tour, BTS rapper J-Hope is gearing up for a spectacular performance at the prestigious Gala des Pi¨¨ces Jaunes in Paris, marking another milestone in his flourishing solo career. The charity event, scheduled for January 23 at Paris La D¨¦fense Arena, will also feature many French artists along with BLACKPINK's Ros¨¦, BigBang's G-Dragon, Katy Perry, John Legend, Burna Boy, Gims, Lang Lang, Pretty Yende, and the Lamoureux Orchestra.
Many are excited about the strong K-pop presence this year particularly BTS fans called ARMY. They have claimed to have secured more than half the tickets to see their favorite artist after months of missing him due to mandatory South Korean military service.
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¡ª Carolyne???? (@mhereonlyforbts) January 14, 2025
J-HOPE AT GALA DES Pi?CES JAUNES#jhope_at_GalaDesPi¨¨cesJaunes#GalaDesPi¨¨cesJaunes#jhope_in_paris#jhope #??? pic.twitter.com/cuRALZl4C4
While fans of other artists were already upset about this situation, ARMY has now given them another reason to feel concerned¡ªand even angry.
What's the drama?
The BTS fandom, ARMY, has decided that since they hold the majority of tickets to the charity event, they will bring their lightsticks, called "ARMY Bombs," and set them to the colour purple during J-Hope's performance to honour him. This decision has upset fans of other artists, as their lightsticks don't necessarily change colours. They wanted ARMY to adjust their lightsticks to "pink" for Ros¨¦ and "yellow" for G-Dragon as well.
However, BTS fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) were quick to remind other fandoms how they had joined forces in the "hate train" against BTS since the year began. ARMY attendees have stated they will change their lightsticks to purple for J-Hope and then keep them white for all other artists performing. This has surely not sat well with K-pop fans, leading to another fight on X.
Dear Armys
¡ª ?????¦É?? ?????????? ia for exams (@Vantaeliz_ot7) January 13, 2025
please do not be the bigger person and do charity for any k-pop whose fans are merciless while dragging bts, drags bts to mud everyday, calls Hobi names & body shames face shams always
we're the most toxic fandom anynway, please do not do charity ?
Switch light stick colors??? This isnt a CHARITY! NOPPPE!
¡ª Who is Nat (@abyssafinciado) January 14, 2025
Blinks are SOOOO mad and losing their minds, because they know they don't have even 5% of our ticket selling power, and will be sitting sour faced through army time ? pic.twitter.com/942METavz1
¡ª gomooshin? (@taesoothe) January 13, 2025
ARMY'S WHO ARE ATTENDING THE EVENT DON'T FORGOT TO BRING YOUR ARMY BOMB WITH YOU !!!!! pic.twitter.com/Gotvi1MISs
¡ª ????????? ???? (@Yoon_kookie97) January 13, 2025
they're calling you spawns of satan and y'all planning to change your army bomb's color to cheer their favs ? https://t.co/iKFqiCHP1U
¡ª mars? (@glossbyss) January 14, 2025
Having your armybmbs purple the entire night will make people more mad than a black ocean¡..just saying
¡ª K? | BTS YEAR (@tksovers) January 14, 2025
About J-Hope's tour
The charity gala will set the stage for J-Hope's highly anticipated "Hope on the Stage" world tour, which kicks off on February 28 at Seoul's KSPO Dome. The 30-date tour will take him to major cities across Asia and North America. He will make history as he will become the first Korean soloist to headline Los Angeles' BMO Stadium.
Interestingly, J-Hope also recently teased of new music which is set to drop in March 2025. True to his compassionate nature, he has also addressed the California wildfire crisis, expressing heartfelt concern for affected communities and pledging to carefully adapt tour logistics to ensure safety and support.
Other K-Pop artists in the line-up
Ros¨¦, basking in the success of her hit collaboration "APT" with Bruno Mars will make her return to Paris following BLACKPINK's concert. Joining her is G-Dragon who is known for his electrifying stage presence, further elevating the star power of the Korean lineup.
The Gala des Pi¨¨ces Jaunes holds a deeper purpose, with proceeds dedicated to improving hospital conditions for children and adolescents, adding a heartfelt and meaningful dimension to this star-studded musical event.
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Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop.
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