BTS' J-Hope and BLACKPINK's Rosé's interaction at Paris event sparks internet frenzy - watch video

J-Hope and Rosé stood next to each other, sending fans into a meltdown.

The K-pop world lit up with excitement as BTS' J-Hope and BLACKPINK's Rosé shared a moment at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes concert in Paris on Thursday. Hosted by France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron, the event brought together global stars like Katy Perry, John Legend, and BIGBANG's G-Dragon and Taeyang.

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While the evening was filled with breathtaking performances, the internet buzzed over a simple yet unforgettable moment during the group photo session. J-Hope and Rosé stood next to each other, sending fans into a meltdown. Despite past tensions between BTS' ARMY and BLACKPINK's BLINKs, this interaction was met with overwhelming positivity.

ended fanwars https://t.co/PbP2yDf5uU clo SAW GD?!?! (@JEONGGUKDNA) January 24, 2025

ROSE AND JHOPE !!! A DUO WE DIDNT KNOW WE NEEDED pic.twitter.com/bbNwh7xer4 ejk (@STLLWITHY0U) January 24, 2025

Fans across social media couldn't contain their excitement, “Ended fanwars,” one user proclaimed. Another wrote, “Rosé and J-Hope!!! A duo we didn’t know we needed.”

“I can’t stop having a heart attack!!! Hobi and Rosé, enough,” exclaimed a fan.

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Others joked about the positioning, with some speculating that the event organisers placed them intentionally. One user quipped, “Rosé wanted GD and Taeyang, but instead had to stand next to others.”

J-Hope is preparing for his first-ever solo world tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE, starting in Seoul on February 28. Meanwhile, Rosé recently delighted fans by releasing a vinyl edition of her album Rosie on January 24.