Since their debut in 2013, BTS has been credited with generating billions of dollars for their country, as well as boosting the image and soft power of South Korea – which is now a global cultural superpower.
He has been invited to speak at the United Nations and meet US President Joe Biden at the White House.
Earlier this year, the president of Septet’s agency, Bang Si-hyuk, said that K-pop’s global growth was slowing down due to BTS offering his military service.