BTS receive diplomatic South Korean passports – in pictures
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, fourth from left, with members of BTS during a ceremony to mark the appointment of the K-pop septet as his special envoy for future generations and culture. EPA
President Moon Jae-in greeting members of BTS. AFP
BTS are credited with generating billions for the South Korean economy. AFP
Seoul is looking to capitalise on the soft power BTS represent, with President Moon Jae-in appointing them as his special envoys for future generations and culture. AFP
From left to right: BTS members J-hope, Jungkook, Suga, V, Jin, Jimin and RM. EPA
South Korean President Moon Jae-in poses with Jimin. EPA
BTS member J-hope with the president. EPA
South Korean President Moon Jae-in with Suga. EPA
BTS member Jin with the South Korean president. EPA
South Korean President Moon Jae-in with RM, leader of BTS. EPA
South Korean President Moon Jae-in bumps fists with Jungkook. EPA
South Korean President Moon Jae-in greeting BTS member V at The Blue House in Seoul. EPA
As special envoys, BTS will deliver a speech during the Sustainable Development Goals Moment ahead of the UN General Assembly, and a performance video will be played. EPA