Due to BTS, achieving Due to BTS, achieving number one on BB200, South Korean president, Moon Jae In congratulated the boys and ARMY for topping Billboard 200 with their album ‘Love Yourself 轉 Tear’. Moon Jae In had posted the message congratulating in both Korean and English on his Facebook page.
Congratulations to the Seven Music-loving Boys and Their Wings, ‘ARMY’!
The songs, dance, dreams and enthusiasm of BTS energized and gave strength to young people around the world. https://t.co/6ZL4XdrZVv— 문재인 (@moonriver365) May 28, 2018
“노래를 사랑하는 일곱 소년과 소년들의 날개 ‘아미’에게 축하의 인사를 전합니다.” 세계의 젊은이들이 방탄소년단의 노래와 춤, 꿈과 열정에 위안을 받고 용기를 얻었습니다. ‘LOVE YOURSELF 轉 TEAR’ 앨범이 미국 ‘빌보드 200’ 1위에 오른 것을 축하합니다. pic.twitter.com/fiimradrki
— 문재인 (@moonriver365) May 28, 2018
President Moon Jae In mentioned how the album ‘Love Yourself 轉 Tear’ was the first Korean album to claim first and the first non-English album in twelve years. He mentions how all seven members have their own unique style that stays true to themselves.
BTS has given strength to young individuals across Korean and around the world. The way BTS expresses themselves on stage through their outstanding dancing and vocals, they have filled many with hope. Moon Jae in also mentioned how BTS and their music has transcended regional borders, language barriers, culture, and institutions.
President Moon Jae In mentioned that Bangtan means bulletproof in Korean, and which was born out of the will to protect teenagers from prejudice and oppression. All seven members will be remembered for a long time. He had once again thanked BTS for spreading joy in Korea and the rest of the world with their wonderful performances.
BTS had retweeted the thank you message from the president. Not long after, Taehyung and Jimin tweeted thanking ARMY for making this possible.
감사합니다 정말 감사합니다? pic.twitter.com/ngZzVVWTXh
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) May 28, 2018
오늘 너무 행복한 추억을 만들어 주셔서 감사합니다
우리 아미들 전 세계에 있는 우리 아미들 다 너무너무 고맙고 감사합니다
여러분이 정말 자랑스럽습니다#JIMIN#달도_예쁘다 pic.twitter.com/pyd4wcnZMZ— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) May 28, 2018
Jimin also posted on the fan café, saying how proud he is of the ARMY. He was shocked to even see the thank you message from the president. Jimin has no words to express how he really feels and marked today as a memorable day.
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“Everyone”#LYTear1onBB200 pic.twitter.com/kByVMQNUgi— Cafe ARMY ☕ (@cafe_ARMY) May 28, 2018
Due to Jimin’s lovely message on the fan café, many ARMY were touched by Jimin’s words, even expressing tears of joy. He had sparked up many kinds of tweets, saying how sweet he was, others congratulating him, and praising them.
It's not only because of us ARMYs it's because of you all BTS ya all deserve it you have worked so hard to get where you are today we are so proud and happy???
— Eena Hangma (@eena_hangma) May 28, 2018
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