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BTS is set to receive the highest civil cultural honour awarded by the South Korean government for their outstanding achievements in advancing the nation’s culture and arts.
On October 8, it was announced that BTS would receive the Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit from the South Korean government, marking them as the youngest recipients and the first idol group to receive the honour.
The Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit is awarded to those who have accomplished outstanding feats that have contributed to promoting and advancing the development of South Korea’s culture and artist. It is the fifth grade of the highest honour among other awards. Such honours include the likes of the President Commendation, the Prime Minister Commendation, and the Minister of Cultural, Sports, and Tourism Commendation.
Earlier this August, BTS were announced as one of the candidates for the honour among other esteemed figures Korean pop culture scene. All listed nominees were equipped with a minimum of 37 years of experience in their respective field with the remarkable exception of BTS and their five years.
Look at the candidate list for this medal omg
this is so big !! pic.twitter.com/5klTNjLzNe— minnie (@minminnnie1204) August 9, 2018
BTS are to receive the Hwagwan Order Of Cultural Merit for their immeasurable contributions to advancing the Hallyu Wave by setting new records for the Kpop industry and Korean music, especially in light of the performance of the group’s most recent albums, the ‘LOVE YOURSELF’ series. Along with international music markets, namely Japan and the U.S., the group is also being recognized for their domestic accomplishments. BTS are also being acknowledged for furthering the spread of Hangul through their Korean lyrics.
+ it was approved in a cabinet meeting chaired by President Moon to award The Flower Crown Order of Cultural Merit to all seven members of @BTS_twt. He also mentioned Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon's comment that countless youths in foreign countries sing together songs in Korean, +
— 둘셋 ·‿· (@doolsetbangtan) October 8, 2018
+ @BTS_twt are the youngest-ever recipient of The Order of Cultural Merit.#방탄_최연소문화훈장수상_축하해
(#/Bangtan_YoungestEverToRecieveTheOrderOfCulturalMerit_Congrats)https://t.co/3RK6DOsGvz— 둘셋 ·‿· (@doolsetbangtan) October 8, 2018
The group is said to receive theHwagwan Order Of Cultural Merit along with veteran actor Lee Soonjae on October 24 at the 2018 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards ceremony.
Thoughts? How proud are you of the boys? They’re definitely deserving and it’s always fantastic seeing them recognised for their records and who they are. Daily reminder to stream ‘IDOL’ for eternal youth too! Tweet us at @ForeverBTScom!
