G-Dragon and Stray Kids to Perform at Paris Charity Concert “Les Petits Frères des Pauvres”

G-Dragon and Stray Kids are officially confirmed as part of France’s flagship charity concert “Les Petits Frères des Pauvres,” which will take place on January 22 at La Défense Arena in Paris.

“Les Petits Frères des Pauvres” is an annual charity campaign and gala concert organized by the French Hospital Foundation. As its name suggests, this initiative symbolizes small donations starting with coins and has become a prominent symbol of France’s culture of generosity. The proceeds from the concert are used for projects aimed at improving the treatment environments and living conditions of children and adolescents hospitalized, as well as providing support for their caregivers to make their time in hospitals more comfortable.

K-pop artists began participating in this event three years ago. In 2023, BLACKPINK was the first K-pop artist to perform on stage. Following that, Lisa and Stray Kids joined in 2024, while Rosé, j-hope, G-Dragon, and Taeyang joined in 2025. As more K-pop artists participate year after year, the global influence of K-pop is becoming increasingly evident at this major French charity event.

The international lineup for the 2026 concert is extremely diverse. Artists representing various genres such as Christina Aguilera, A$