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
    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
    President Moon Jae-in greeting members of BTS. AFP
  • BTS are credited with generating billions for the South Korean economy. 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
    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
    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
    South Korean President Moon Jae-in poses with Jimin. EPA
  • BTS member J-hope with the president. EPA
    BTS member J-hope with the president. EPA
  • South Korean President Moon Jae-in with Suga. EPA
    South Korean President Moon Jae-in with Suga. EPA
  • BTS member Jin with the South Korean president. 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 with RM, leader of BTS. EPA
  • South Korean President Moon Jae-in bumps fists with Jungkook. 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
    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
    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