15 September,2021 12:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Bangtan Boys; pic AFP
Stars of the K-pop band BTS -- RM, Suga, Jin, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook -- hit the headlines yesterday for receiving Diplomat passports from President Moon in Seoul, at a special ceremony where they were appointed "special Presidential envoy for future generations and culture." Today, the group has another surprise in store for fans all over the world, aka the BTS army. The group announced their âBTS Permission to Dance on stage' concert that will be held on October 24 and fans all over the world can catch the live stream at 6.30 pm KST (3pm IST). More details will be announced soon. Meanwhile, BTS has also been trending for their collaboration with Coldplay titled âMy universe.'
The K-Pop stars as Presidential envoy will also join President Moon for UNGA 2021 (United Nations General Assembly 2021). The group will give a speech on September 20 on âSDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Moment' day. BTS Army all over the world has been ensuring 'BTS - The Pride of South Korea' is trending on social media. Diplomat passports are usually given to government officials and their immediate families, plus special envoys who have done outstanding achievement for the country. What makes the achievement even more significant is that it is rare for a person under the age of 30 to receive such an honour.
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