KISS OF LIFE Brings Their ‘Midas Touch’ and Magic to Paris

Words + Photos by Nathan Gey

March 18, 2025

KISS OF LIFE at Zénith Paris, Nathan Gey/ab(CDE)

Now widely recognized as one of the rising stars in the K-pop scene, KISS OF LIFE has embarked on an incredible journey leading up to their first-ever world tour!

The four-member group made their official debut in 2023 with their first album, Kiss of Life. However, three of the members had already garnered attention before debuting, thanks to their impressive backgrounds in the industry. BELLE made a name for herself as a songwriter and composer at SM Entertainment, earning credits on major hits such as LE SSERAFIM’s “Unforgiven” and (G)I-DLE MIYEON’s “My”. She is also known as the daughter of veteran Korean singer Shim Shin. NATTY first caught the attention of K-pop fans as a finalist on the reality competition shows Sixteen (which formed TWICE) and Idol School (which formed fromis_9). In 2020, she debuted as a solo artist with her song Nineteen. JULIE trained under The Black Label when it was still part of YG Entertainment, adding to her strong foundation as a performer. HANEUL, the fourth and final member, trained under their current label, S2 Entertainment. With such a strong lineup, KISS OF LIFE quickly gained attention for their sultry concept, bold choreography, and the sensual tones of their music—elements reminiscent of the legendary girl group SISTAR.

Two years after debuting in the K-pop industry, Kiss of Life’s long-awaited world tour finally kicked off in North America, with more than 20 shows across multiple cities. At the end of February 2025, the KISS ROAD world tour finally arrived in Europe, starting with a show in Milan. After about ten performances across the continent, the tour landed in Paris on March 10.

The show took place at the Zénith de Paris and was nearly sold out, with only a few tickets left right before the start. All KISSY were ready and excited as the show finally began at 8 PM with the English version of “Bad News”, followed by “Igloo” and “Get Loud”. The energy was immediate, as the four girls took complete control of the stage, setting the entire venue on fire with their powerful and sensual moves. Most of their discography was performed during the concert, from B-sides like “Gentleman”, “TTG”, and “Chemistry” to title tracks such as “Sticky”, “Midas Touch”, and “Shh”, which closed the night.

Among the highlights was the famous KISSY chair song, “Te Quiero”, where the members picked a girl from the audience and performed the sensual and seductive song while interacting with the lucky fan seated on the chair. Just like during their U.S. tour, they performed the unreleased song “Wine House”, and for the encore, the members moved all around the venue to greet fans while singing “No One But Us” and “Back to Me”.

The show was a success, and fans were delighted to finally meet NATTY, JULIE, HANEUL, and BELLE in the City of Lights. The fact that three members speak English fluently made communication even smoother, allowing them to express their feelings in the most natural way possible. They shared their excitement about being in Paris and finally experiencing the capital of fashion—a subtle nod to NATTY’s recent appearance for the fashion brand Courrèges just a few days earlier, where she left fans speechless with her regal entrance on a motorbike.

KISS OF LIFE successfully wrapped up their European tour in Lisbon a few days ago, but they definitely left their mark in Paris with their signature move—the legendary twerk dance!

A huge thank you to AEG France for having us, and special thanks to NATTY, BELLE, HANEUL, and JULIE for this unforgettable night in Paris!

 

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