A night to remember: SAVE and NCHIVE unite in Paris
- Ethan Tardy
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
On November 15, Paris turned into a meeting point of emotion, discovery, and pure energy when NCHIVE stopped in the capital for a show that will stay in the minds of fans for a long time. Even before entering the venue, the atmosphere outside felt strikingly simple—an almost solemn kind of anticipation, filled with hopeful, curious conversations. Many people were seeing the group for the first time. “I just discovered them,” one fan said. “I came to get to know their music better,” added another, while a small group was already hyping things up with, “It’s gonna be fire!” For some, the night even carried a sense of personal victory: “Having fun despite my disability. We’re going to show them what French energy is. They’re a really cool group and their music is great.”
Not everyone was new to them. Lou, a long-time fan, shared a more emotional story: she’s been following the group since their debut, and her bias is N, with whom she has had “a lot of calls.” “They brought me the light I needed and saved me,” she said. Others simply hoped the fandom would grow, like Maiwenn: “I’ve known them since their post on X. I hope the fandom grows after tonight’s concert.” A few international fans, visibly excited, proudly said they’d been following the group “since before debut.” Aïchatou, who won a contest, came with the intention of discovering something new: “I listened to their songs and it’s different from the groups I usually follow. I’m waiting to see how it feels live since the experience is different, but I think I’ll like it.”
That night, NCHIVE wasn’t alone. Paris was treated to an exclusive opening act: Loudi, performing only for this date. Before he even stepped onstage, MMS introduced the winner of their contest, inviting her to dance in front of a crowd that cheered her on without hesitation. Then Loudi appeared, and the room instantly welcomed him with warmth and genuine enthusiasm. He opened with an energetic “Let’s go!”, setting the mood right away.
His performance also marked his very first time singing in Europe. He started with A World Imagination, then moved on to Idol, from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. After Idol, the encouragements from the crowd filled the room so loudly that he laughed, slipping in a few words in French: “Bonsoir Paris,” “Bonjour,” “I can’t wait to perform,” “It’s my first in Paris.” Curious about his audience, he asked who had seen K-Pop Demon Hunters and what their favorite song was.
The most unifying moment came when he performed an acoustic version of BLACKPINK’s Whistle. The entire venue sang with him, turning the moment into a true shared experience. “Amazing. Do the same for the next song,” he said, before announcing a surprise: “Preparing a special song… sing a song you guys will know… it’s an honor for me.” Then the first notes of Papaoutai played, and the room erupted with excitement.
After the song, the crowd started chanting “Popopopopo,” and Loudi jumped in, dancing and laughing while admitting, “French pronunciation is so hard. Next time I will practice more.”
He followed with Obsession, then performed a brand-new unreleased track, giving Paris the world premiere. He warmly thanked the audience afterwards. He later sat down for an interview with KSTV, saying he found the audience “amazing”: “You helped me recharge my batteries.” He talked about his artistic journey, how he wants to explore different styles—R&B, Disney songs, collaborations—and shared his hope to return to Europe next year. “Thank you so much for supporting me since 2019. Have fun too.”
When NCHIVE finally took over the stage, the transition felt natural—the fans were already charged up, carried by the energy Loudi had helped build. KSTV had interviewed the members backstage right before. They themselves admitted receiving “a lot of encouragement and warmth” in Europe, and were expecting “fiery cheers from the audience.” One member even threw out the now-iconic “C’est parti mon kiki,” a phrase they repeated several times throughout the concert.
They opened with Can't Catch Me, and from the very first seconds, hands shot up just as they had asked. The crowd responded with a loud “ohohohoh” at the end of the song, the first sign of an atmosphere that wouldn’t cool down once. NChristmAs brought a soft, warm note before LUV+ME and Flash followed. Between songs, the members chatted with the crowd, mentioning they had seen the Eiffel Tower, which they found “very beautiful,” to the point that Juyoung “cried twice.” They hoped fans would listen to their upcoming album a lot and tried out some French phrases: “Vous êtes tous jolis,” “olalala,” “c’est très joli.”
A series of solo and unit stages came next, including a standout cover of G-Dragon’s Untitled 2014. Then came the announcement: the next morning at 10 a.m., their new song Love in Christmas would be released—this time bringing a contrast to the softer mood of their previous holiday track.
“I want to walk in beautiful European streets while listening to this song,” one member said. The Paris crowd, always reactive, chanted “Ici c’est Paris” multiple times and responded loudly to the classic “Vous êtes fatigués?” with “On n’est pas fatigués!” At one point, a member summed it up perfectly: “Paris is all lit up, just like you.”
For a TikTok challenge, the whole venue raised their phones with the flash on, creating a glowing landscape before Racer kicked off. The energy rose even higher when fans shouted their love for each member. “You want more?” one of them asked before breaking into a dance medley of Stray Kids songs.
Then came a more intimate moment: the group wanted to memorialize the night with a photo featuring the crowd behind them. “Are you ready? Isn’t it too sad if we end like this? Should we keep going a bit?” And they did. They went down into the audience, walking among fans, taking phones to film, creating memories that felt both personal and unforgettable. They performed Fireworks, then K-pop classics like BIGBANG’s Bang Bang Bang and Fantastic Baby. Finally, they circled back to Can't Catch Me—a mirrored ending to their opening—singing it partly onstage, partly within the crowd itself.
VIP ticket holders had the chance to take a group photo with all the members before the show, and afterward, every fan could pose with the member or members of their choice—plus the separate photo session with Loudi.
This Parisian night unfolded like a series of suspended moments: the fans’ testimonies, Loudi’s first European steps, NCHIVE’s sunny energy, and that rare closeness between artists and audience. It was more than a concert—it was something shared, carried together, and transformed into a memory worth holding onto until their next visit.
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