U-KWON : A solar and intimate immersion in the heart of Paris

U-KWON in Paris, a member of BLOCK B returns 10 years after the last concert in France.

Before the performance that all the fans were waiting for in France, U-KWON held a press conference in Paris. U-KWON shared his thoughts on the evolution of his career, his philosophy of life and his future projects, notably his participation in the TV show “Moon night”. Questioned by KSTATION TV, the artist highlighted his approach to the theatrical stage and the current dynamics of his group.

Questioned by KSTATION TV on his preparation for “Moon night” alongside SE7EN and SUNYE (Wonder girls), U-KWON described musicals as a distinct universe requiring a different team cohesion from that of a K-pop group. With three years of experience in this field, he now approaches his roles with a natural fluidity, limiting the need for intensive training to soak up his characters. Long concerned with forging an immediately identifiable musical identity, he now prioritizes versatility and artistic pleasure.

During other questions from various media, the artist identified “Nalina” by BLOCK B as the title reflecting best his festive state of mind before going on stage, while “Nice day” symbolizes his connection with the audience. For those who discover his universe or that of BLOCK B, he recommends the energy of “Very good”. Touched to see the French fans singing in Korean, he confided that his new passion for running, born after his military service, taught him the importance of not rushing and savoring the present moment.

Finally, while the current K-pop scene is marked by a wave of nostalgia and returns of iconic groups, KSTATION TV questioned the artist on the possibility of a single or a special album for the BBC. U-KWON answered with frankness that he had, for now, never considered this eventuality. While waiting for future projects, he expressed his wish to enjoy the capital, notably by visiting the interior of the Louvre Museum.

In any case on this Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Backstage By The Mill vibrated under the communicative energy of U-KWON (KIM YOO KWON), emblematic member of BLOCK B, for a memorable Parisian stop of his European tour.

The artist opened the ball with “Fuego”, his first solo title with assertive reggae sounds. This musical choice, which met with immense success internationally, contrasts with the habits of the Korean public, less familiar with this genre. Strengthened by this warm welcome in Paris, U-KWON also confided his desire to explore this style further and to create more songs in this vein in the future.

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Beyond his solo career, the singer returned to the behind the scenes of BASTARZ, the sub-unit formed with P.O and B-BOMB. It was during a stay in a hotel in Japan that the duo presented the idea of “Zero for conduct” to ZICO. The latter, inspired by their vision, only took thirty minutes to produce what became an unavoidable hit.

The concert also gave way to a privileged moment of sharing during a question-and-answer session. U-KWON revealed drawing his inspiration from artists such as Michael Jackson, Chris Brown or even the Japanese singer Kenshi Yonezu, while displaying a pronounced taste for the Japanese rock of formations like SPYAIR or X JAPAN. To define his artistic identity to a neophyte, he recommended without hesitating his performance of the “Joker” in the TV show “Hit the stage”, a key moment of his career.

The evening continued in a playful atmosphere with an interactive bingo game. Fans could see the artist taking on challenges from TikTok trends, adding a touch of spontaneity and proximity to the event. Visibly touched by the welcome of the French public ten years after his last visit, he promised to return by further perfecting his mastery of Molière’s language.