K-pop fever sweeps France: Blackpink set to fill the Stade de France

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00:00Blackpink's weekend concerts are set to fill Paris' Stade de France.

00:07These four K-pop idols are performing in the country for the third time.

00:11K-pop bands like Stray Kids and Icon also thrill crowds and inspire fans across France.

00:20Paris has a reputation in the K-pop scene. Every time groups come to France there's a great vibe.

00:26For us Westerners, we're not used to having a fan culture like this with little signs, little light sticks, etc.

00:32So I find it very interesting.

00:35When their favorite stars aren't in France, K-pop fans dance to the rhythms of the songs they love.

00:41About 30 students participate in this class and their numbers are growing.

00:46For hip-hop I received about 20 requests and for K-pop about 100. That number is growing.

00:52Hotels and apartments have been flooded with booking requests in the lead up to Blackpink's concerts in France.

00:58K-pop is more than just a music genre. It's a multi-billion dollar industry.

01:02K-pop homeowners in France.

01:12K-pop family

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