President Emmanuel Macron of France and his wife have been drawing attention by revealing an intimate moment they shared with South Korean stars, including actress Jeon Ji-hyun, Jeon Jong-seo, and Stray Kids member Felix, among others.
On the 5th, President Macron posted photos taken with prominent figures from Korea’s arts and culture world on his social media (SNS) account, along with a message that read, “Cooking connects each other’s cultures—I'm glad we can share this time together.”
In the photos that were shared, President Macron and his wife are standing side by side with actors Jeon Ji-hyun, No Sang-hyeon, Jeon Jong-seo, and Stray Kids member Felix, along with singer PSY, and taking a selfie with bright smiles. Despite it being a formal state dinner, the scene captured a free and warm atmosphere that made the stature of K-culture feel all the more real.
The photos appear to have been taken at a cultural figure invitation dinner held during President Macron’s visit to Korea. Macron visited Korea for a two-day state visit from the 2nd to the 3rd, marking a historic occasion as the French head of state’s trip in 11 years since 2015.
During the visit period, President Macron handled a packed schedule, including summit talks and an official lunch commemorating the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France. In particular, since France is a cultural powerhouse, it has been reported that he showed deep interest in meeting key figures behind K-content—Korea’s film, music, and other global-market leaders.
Fans around the world have expressed surprise at the presence of top domestic stars featured on the French president’s official account, showing intense interest in the lively cultural exchanges between the two countries. The meeting is expected to be more than just a diplomatic engagement—an opportunity to further strengthen the cultural bond between Korea and France.
