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Congrats congrats
1. Everyone seems to have gone insane;; Bangtan, congrats congrats
2. You actually think this is a normal, just society?
Do you really think that just because something tops the Netflix charts, everything gets swept under the rug? The kids who came out to protest with their light sticks don’t seem to think so. It’s not just turning a blind eye, they’re even attacking legitimate criticism, so I’m at a loss for words
“Don’t be surprised.
The person sitting next to Bang Sihyuk is the current CEO of Rolling Stone magazine. It’s not that they didn’t know the article claimed 250,000 fans. It’s just their business. This is how it works: figures are inflated in Korea, spread overseas, inflated again abroad, and then reimported back to Korea. That’s how Bangtan has grown so immensely…”
3. Wow, Bangtan hit daebak, congrats congrats
4. Wow, it’s my first time seeing #1 in 77 countries
5. Wow, the haters are seriously…. I was wondering why there were so many comments in this post. You guys are disgusting
6. Wow, daebak, congrats congrats
7. There sure are a lot of ex-fans here…
8. Even if it’s just a Wednesday release, isn’t that pretty good?
9. So they are successful over the whole world. That’s why they got over 100 million streams
10. Must be nice being Bangtan and Netflix
[theqoo] [AFTER GWANGHWAMUN – PART 2] IT’S TIME TO DISCUSS UPGRADING BTS AND BANG SIKYUK’S MEDLAS!
While esports players have received decorations, BTS has not yet been awarded one.
In early January of this year, an awards ceremony was held at the Blue House State Guest House. Professional gamer Lee Sang-hyeok (Faker) was awarded the Cheongryong Medal, the highest grade of the Order of Sports Merit, by President Lee Jae-myung. This was a first in the history of esports in this country. The Cheongryong Medal is the very same medal awarded to Son Ki-jung in marathon, Kim Yuna in figure skating, and Son Heung-min in soccer.
So what about BTS?
The Rank of the Medal Awarded to BTS
The medal awarded to BTS by the state was the lowest rank.
All seven members of BTS were awarded the Flower Crown Order of Cultural Merit for their achievements, including consecutive No. 1 hits on the Billboard 200 and a speech at the UN General Assembly. The Flower Crown Order of Cultural Merit is the lowest of the five ranks in South Korea’s Order of Cultural Merit system, Gold, Silver, Jade, and Flower Crown, and is the fifth and lowest rank. It is four ranks below the highest rank, the Gold Crown Order of Cultural Merit. The Gold Crown Order of Cultural Merit is awarded only to those who have made the greatest contributions to the arts and culture sector and brought honor to Korea.
It is difficult to say that the decision at the time was wrong. However, things are different now.
The Numbers from the Night of March 21
The numbers speak for themselves. It’s time to rethink the scale of their accolades.
BTS’s fifth studio album, “Arirang,” recorded 5 million Spotify presaves on its first day, the highest number ever for a K-pop artist. The album also set the record for the most streams in a single day this year.
Sales in the first 24 hours reached 3.98 million copies. Bloomberg estimated that this Gwanghwamun concert would generate an economic ripple effect of up to $177 million, through tourism and consumer spending. Kim Yu-hyeok, an analyst at IBK Investment & Securities, estimated the total economic impact of BTS’s comeback at a minimum of 2.9 trillion won. This is on par with the revenue generated by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
If the UN speech was the basis for the Order of Cultural Merit, what level of achievement do the simultaneous live broadcast to 190 countries and the 2.9 trillion won economic impact represent?
Bang Sihyuk Has Yet to Receive a Presidential Medal
There was one person behind BTS. That person has yet to receive a medal.
He is Bang Sihyuk, Chairman of HYBE. In 2017, he received a Presidential Commendation for his contributions to making BTS a global group. A commendation is not a medal; it is an award of a lower rank than a medal.
Chairman Bang Sihyuk’s current stake in HYBE is valued at 4.8 trillion won, making him by far the wealthiest individual in K-culture-related stocks. This is not merely a matter of personal wealth. It signifies that the BTS project he designed has reshaped the landscape of South Korea’s cultural industry.
Yoo Dong-ju, HYBE’s APAC Regional Head, stated, “If BTS, who started in Korea and became global superstars, were to make a comeback, it should be in Korea’s most iconic space.” Bang Sihyuk was the mastermind behind the decision to choose Gwanghwamun as the venue. Yet the state has not awarded a single medal to the producer who turned idols into assets of cultural diplomacy.
Is there a reason why Faker is eligible but BTS isn’t?
It’s time to ask an uncomfortable question.
Lee Sang-hyeok received the highest grade of the Order of Sports Merit for winning the League of Legends World Championship six times. It was a just and well-deserved recognition. If that is the case, what grade of medal should BTS receive for leading a performance that was watched simultaneously by 190 countries and exclusively live-streamed by the world’s largest OTT platform for the first time in history?
The Gold Medal of the Order of Cultural Merit is the highest grade in the arts and culture category. If BTS does not meet that standard now, there will likely never be an artist in this country who does.
The Task Ahead for President Lee Jae-myung
This is not something that can be resolved with a single line of support on social media.
Three days before the performance, President Lee Jae-myung posted on social media, “I hope this will be a meaningful time for us to share our beautiful cultural heritage and the charm of K-Culture.” If the state officially recognizes the appeal of K-Culture, it must also take responsibility for rewarding those who have contributed to its success.
A medal awarded during one’s lifetime only holds meaning if received while alive. The debt the state owes to BTS and Bang Sihyuk has yet to be settled. If the Lee Jae-myung administration truly intends to make K-Culture a national strategy, the answer must be given right now.
On that night when Gwanghwamun Square was bathed in purple, 190 countries around the world watched South Korea.
The state has already seen it.
Now, all that remains is a decision.
1. Know when to stop
2. They need to return their medals
3. Everyone seems to have gone insane
4. They will upgrade them if they need to be upgraded
5. ??????????
6. “While esports players have received decorations, BTS has not yet been awarded one.” F*ckㅋㅋㅋ I burst out laughingㅋㅋㅋ They are really looking down on esports
7. What are we saying now?
8. Stop making a fuss
9. People are going on and on about Faker. Faker is the undisputed GOAT in this game
10. They really think that they can be compared to Faker