“I express my congratulations to the seven boys who love music and the boys’ wings called ‘ARMY.’

“Young people all over the world are comforted and find courage because of BTS’ songs and dancing, dreams and passion. I congratulate you on the album ‘Love Yourself: Tear’ reaching No. 1 on the United States’ ‘Billboard 200.’ It’s the first time in 12 years for an album in a language that is not English, and the first time ever for a Korean artist.

“BTS puts their sincerity into their outstanding dancing and singing. They have a magical ability to turn sadness into hope, and difference into similarity. Each of the seven members put who they are and how they live into their music, and they are overcoming location and language, and culture and institutions.

“Korean popular music has made a leap forwards on the world stage thanks to BTS. Through the language of K-pop music, our young people can share experiences of life and love, dreams and pain with young people all over the world.

“I support BTS’s dreams of reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, winning a Grammy award, doing a stadium tour, and becoming the most influential artists in the world. I also support their fan club ARMY, who are raising their voices together with BTS towards the world.

“BTS, whose name means ‘We’ll block the prejudices and oppression that teenagers experience.’ I will now remember each of the names of the seven boys Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. As ever, this is a new start. Thank you for sharing profound emotions with our nation’s people and people all over the world through your wonderful selves.

“May 28, 2018.

“President Moon Jae In.”

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ㅇㅇ | 2018.05.28 20:43 신고하기 This is daebak...... He couldn't possibly know all the famous singers out there, let alone the names of their fandoms... But since BTS always mentions the Army and we always stand together, we're also being called together with BTS. BTS is always grateful to receive the love of the fans and they also repay the fandom well. The Army is also very thankful towards BTS. It's my first time seeing singers and their fandom getting known like this 추천 217 반대 0



ㅇㅇ | 2018.05.28 20:55 신고하기 Namjoon-ah your words are the truth 이미지확대보기 추천 202 반대 0 "Me and all of my "everyone" will win in the end. When no one is aware, naturally"

ㅇㅇ | 2018.05.28 20:54 신고하기 The Blue House too ... 이미지확대보기 추천 187 반대 0 (Moon Jae-in sending his congratulations to BTS and Army)

ㅇㅇ | 2018.05.28 20:58 신고하기 At this rate there's only the Grammys left for real 이미지확대보기 추천 63 반대 0 "At this rate, they're considered the nation's singers. Even the president mentioned them"

ㅇㅇ | 2018.05.28 20:54 신고하기 I'm a person who got congratulated from the president ㅠㅠ Thanks to who? Thanks to BTS. Thanks to who? Thanks to ARMY!!!!! 추천 53 반대 2



Since they're the first Korean singers to hit #1 on BillboardCr@Soompi