ATEEZ Makes History as the First K-Pop Group to Successfully Hold a Concert at La Defense Arena in France

ATEEZ once again makes history by being the first K-Pop group to hold a solo concert at La Defense Arena, Paris. This concert is part of their world tour titled Towards the Light: Will to Power in Europe and marks a significant achievement in their career journey.

Held on February 22, 2025, this concert successfully attracted great attention with tickets selling out. La Defense Arena, known as the largest indoor venue in Europe with a capacity of 40,000 spectators, witnessed how ATEEZ continues to solidify its influence on the global stage.

With stunning performances, energetic choreography, and spectacular stage effects, ATEEZ once again proves their quality as one of the strongest groups in the K-Pop music industry today.

1. Historic Concert at La Defense Arena

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The ATEEZ concert at La Defense Arena was not only a special moment for the group but also for the K-Pop industry as a whole. The venue has previously hosted performances by major global artists, and ATEEZ's presence there signifies their growing global influence.

With a seating capacity of 40,000, this venue became the largest concert location that ATEEZ has ever held in Europe. The concert tickets sold out, demonstrating the extraordinary enthusiasm from fans in France and surrounding areas.

2. ATEEZ's Journey in Paris: From 2019 to 2025

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This is not ATEEZ's first performance in Paris. Since 2019, they have held several solo concerts in this city, showcasing a continuously growing fan base.

Before the concert at La Defense Arena, ATEEZ had performed in Paris in 2019, 2022, and 2023. Each year, the scale of their concerts has grown larger, reflecting their increasing popularity in Europe.

3. ATEEZ's Achievements in France: Dominating the Music Charts

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Not only successful on stage, ATEEZ also demonstrated their dominance on the French music charts. Their latest albums, Golden Hour: Part 1 and Golden Hour: Part 2, successfully entered the top five on the official French album chart, SNEP Top Albums Chart.

This achievement proves that ATEEZ not only has loyal fans in France but is also capable of competing in the country's music industry. This success indicates that their music is well received by the international market.

4. Memorable Moments on Stage: ATEEZ and ATINY

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This concert was filled with various memorable moments that strengthened the bond between ATEEZ and their fans, ATINY. With a high-energy performance and spectacular stage effects, ATEEZ managed to keep the audience captivated throughout the night.

In one emotional moment, ATEEZ expressed their gratitude to the fans, saying, “ATINY, your love and support mean a lot to us. Just as you are the light in our lives, we hope to be the light in yours.”

5. Tour Continuation: Next Destination

After successfully rocking Paris, ATEEZ continues their European tour. Previously, they performed in major cities such as London and Berlin, which also received an incredible response from fans.

The tour will conclude on February 25, 2025, with a concert at ING Arena, Brussels, Belgium. With the tremendous success they have achieved in Europe, ATEEZ continues to demonstrate that they are one of the K-Pop groups with a growing global influence.

6. Why is the ATEEZ concert at La Defense Arena considered historic?

Because ATEEZ is the first K-Pop group to perform at the largest indoor venue in Europe with a capacity of 40,000 spectators.

7. What songs did ATEEZ perform at the concert in Paris?

The complete setlist has not been released, but they performed hit songs from the album Golden Hour: Part 1 & 2 as well as previous popular songs.