Blackpink solved the whole thing more charmingly by the band members speaking in English themselves. Unfortunately, Jisoo can hardly speak English, which is why she was the only member from whom you hardly heard anything.
If this category ended here, I would give Blackpink the point. But Stray Kids has proven through many other actions that they stood out in this category:
- At one point, Stray Kids watched a fan-made video, which was totally cute. For the creator of the video, it must have been a lovely experience to observe how the band reacted and enjoyed the individual scenes.
- At Stray Kids, there were dance challenges or karaoke with the entire audience to bridge breaks. With Blackpink, I believe this happened before the concert – I missed it because I probably arrived too late in the arena and got drinks beforehand.
- To give something back to the bands, fans also came up with little ideas. At Blackpink, during one song, only the flashlight of mobile phones was turned on and used for lighting. For Stray Kids, however, there was a complete light show displayed on the mobile phone screens, which showed the Eiffel Tower and hearts.
After both concerts, the fan interactions with Stray Kids remained stronger in my memory, even though I didn’t understand a single word. However, from the fans’ screams, I could tell that they were pleased with what was said. Therefore, my point here goes to Stray Kids overall.
Stage design and sound – Point to both
Those who couldn’t get a VIP ticket had to hope for a good view and clear sound. Because standing in the 125th row of this large stadium, you didn’t get much from the band members.
And here it became clear that both bands had an edge in one aspect each. With Stray Kids, there was a varied stage design. In their song Giant, a gigantic puppet inflated, while in another song, suddenly a car appeared on stage.
In the music video of Stray Kids, even the actors from Wolverine and Deadpool appear:
In contrast, the sound with Blackpink was much better. I could hear their voices much clearer, which was not the case with Stray Kids. Here, the songs got drowned out by the fans’ singing, and sometimes I couldn’t even understand which song was currently being played.
Since each band was better at one thing, another point goes to both.
Merchandise – Point to Stray Kids
The concert is over, and what remains are the memories, pictures, and videos. Unless fans spend extra money and buy something nice at the merchandise stand. The selection was large for both bands, and there were many different clothing items and smaller items like keychains or stress balls.
As is usual for concerts, the prices were astronomically high. I bought photo cards from Stray Kids, which cost €15 per pack. However, the packaging stated that they only cost 4,000 Won in Korea. That amounts to less than €2.50 per pack.
In comparison, it is noticeable that prices at Blackpink are slightly higher. I have listed some comparisons for you:
- A standard shirt starts here at €60, which is €5 cheaper at Stray Kids.
- A bucket hat costs €30 at Stray Kids, while Blackpink charges €50.
- For the jogging pants, Blackpink is €5 more expensive, while the comparable bag is €5 more expensive at Stray Kids.
- The biggest difference is with the zip hoodie: Stray Kids want €95 for theirs, while Blackpink charges €120.
It also depends on personal taste which items one prefers and for what one is willing to open their wallet. But overall, I noticed that items at Blackpink are more expensive. Therefore, I have to give this point to Stray Kids.
By the way: Regarding ticket prices, both bands behaved similarly. As is common for K-Pop groups, the prices are set high. You have to invest quite a bit of money to see your favorite stars from Korea.
Conclusion – Stray Kids has a slight edge
If it were purely based on this point system, Stray Kids would win the competition
with 5:3 points. However, if I go by my memories, I couldn’t decide which concert I preferred.
I had an immense amount of fun at both concerts and also participated in some activities from shops in Paris. For example, one café had a photo booth with special frames for homemade photos.
So if both bands embark on another world tour, I can only recommend you watch both shows. There are some rumors that Stray Kids will be on tour again in 2026. For Blackpink, this is still an open question.
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Interactions with fans – Point to Stray Kids
For every K-Pop fan attending a concert, it is important to be as close to their idol as possible. If one doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a VIP ticket, they want to get as close to the band members as possible in other ways. Therefore, it’s nice when the band comes up with special actions.
Both bands had small breaks during which they talked with the fans. Unfortunately, with Stray Kids, there was the disadvantage that the translator was translating into French. This is logical, given that we were in Paris. If I had gotten tickets for Frankfurt, I would have heard the translation in German. Since I don’t speak French, I couldn’t follow what was being said.
Blackpink solved the whole thing more charmingly by the band members speaking in English themselves. Unfortunately, Jisoo can hardly speak English, which is why she was the only member from whom you hardly heard anything.
If this category ended here, I would give Blackpink the point. But Stray Kids has proven through many other actions that they stood out in this category:
- At one point, Stray Kids watched a fan-made video, which was totally cute. For the creator of the video, it must have been a lovely experience to observe how the band reacted and enjoyed the individual scenes.
- At Stray Kids, there were dance challenges or karaoke with the entire audience to bridge breaks. With Blackpink, I believe this happened before the concert – I missed it because I probably arrived too late in the arena and got drinks beforehand.
- To give something back to the bands, fans also came up with little ideas. At Blackpink, during one song, only the flashlight of mobile phones was turned on and used for lighting. For Stray Kids, however, there was a complete light show displayed on the mobile phone screens, which showed the Eiffel Tower and hearts.
After both concerts, the fan interactions with Stray Kids remained stronger in my memory, even though I didn’t understand a single word. However, from the fans’ screams, I could tell that they were pleased with what was said. Therefore, my point here goes to Stray Kids overall.
Stage design and sound – Point to both
Those who couldn’t get a VIP ticket had to hope for a good view and clear sound. Because standing in the 125th row of this large stadium, you didn’t get much from the band members.
And here it became clear that both bands had an edge in one aspect each. With Stray Kids, there was a varied stage design. In their song Giant, a gigantic puppet inflated, while in another song, suddenly a car appeared on stage.
In the music video of Stray Kids, even the actors from Wolverine and Deadpool appear:
In contrast, the sound with Blackpink was much better. I could hear their voices much clearer, which was not the case with Stray Kids. Here, the songs got drowned out by the fans’ singing, and sometimes I couldn’t even understand which song was currently being played.
Since each band was better at one thing, another point goes to both.
Merchandise – Point to Stray Kids
The concert is over, and what remains are the memories, pictures, and videos. Unless fans spend extra money and buy something nice at the merchandise stand. The selection was large for both bands, and there were many different clothing items and smaller items like keychains or stress balls.
As is usual for concerts, the prices were astronomically high. I bought photo cards from Stray Kids, which cost €15 per pack. However, the packaging stated that they only cost 4,000 Won in Korea. That amounts to less than €2.50 per pack.
In comparison, it is noticeable that prices at Blackpink are slightly higher. I have listed some comparisons for you:
- A standard shirt starts here at €60, which is €5 cheaper at Stray Kids.
- A bucket hat costs €30 at Stray Kids, while Blackpink charges €50.
- For the jogging pants, Blackpink is €5 more expensive, while the comparable bag is €5 more expensive at Stray Kids.
- The biggest difference is with the zip hoodie: Stray Kids want €95 for theirs, while Blackpink charges €120.
It also depends on personal taste which items one prefers and for what one is willing to open their wallet. But overall, I noticed that items at Blackpink are more expensive. Therefore, I have to give this point to Stray Kids.
By the way: Regarding ticket prices, both bands behaved similarly. As is common for K-Pop groups, the prices are set high. You have to invest quite a bit of money to see your favorite stars from Korea.
Conclusion – Stray Kids has a slight edge
If it were purely based on this point system, Stray Kids would win the competition
with 5:3 points. However, if I go by my memories, I couldn’t decide which concert I preferred.
I had an immense amount of fun at both concerts and also participated in some activities from shops in Paris. For example, one café had a photo booth with special frames for homemade photos.
So if both bands embark on another world tour, I can only recommend you watch both shows. There are some rumors that Stray Kids will be on tour again in 2026. For Blackpink, this is still an open question.
The management responsible for K-Pop bands like BTS is planning its own MMORPG. The release of Architect: Land of Exile is expected to take place by the end of the year. The first testers are thrilled: New MMORPG aims to impress in 2025 with breathtaking graphics, the first testers are excited
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