The King of England Honors Korean Pop Group BLACKPINK
(London, AFP, 22nd) President Yoon Seok-yue of South Korea is currently on a state visit to the United Kingdom to strengthen the bond between the two nations. During this visit, King Charles III of England bestowed the prestigious “Member of the Order of the British Empire” award upon the members of the popular Korean girl group BLACKPINK, in recognition of their environmental advocacy efforts.
State Visit Proceedings
According to reports from Agence France-Presse, President Yoon Seok-yue and his wife Kim Jian-hee commenced the second day of their state visit by engaging with British political leaders and finalizing a new diplomatic agreement.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) noted that during the initial day of President Yoon Seok-yue’s state visit, King Charles III lauded Korean pop groups BLACKPINK and BTS. He also praised the captivating allure of Korean culture during a banquet speech, while acknowledging his lack of familiarity with the “Gangnam Style” phenomenon.
Recognition for Environmental Advocacy
On the subsequent day of their state visit, President Yoon Seok-yue and his wife witnessed King Charles III bestow the “Member of the British Empire” (MBE) honor upon BLACKPINK members Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa at Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace disclosed that the accolade was bestowed upon BLACKPINK in acknowledgement of their advocacy efforts at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2021.
During the award presentation, King Charles III commended BLACKPINK for leveraging their global influence to address crucial environmental issues, expressing a desire to witness the group’s live performance someday.
The King of England entertained Yoon Seok Yue and praised Korean pop culture and awarded the Medal to the Korean group BLACKPINK
(AFP, London, 22nd) The President of South Korea, Yoon Seok-yue, is making a state visit to the UK to deepen the relationship between the two countries. Today King Charles III of England awarded one of Britain’s highest honors, “Member of the Order of the British Empire,” to the members of the Korean girl group BLACKPINK in recognition of their efforts to promote environmental protection.
Agence France-Presse reported that Yoon Seok-yue and his wife Kim Jian-hee began the second day of their state visit to the UK today, meeting with British political leaders and signing a new diplomatic agreement.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that King Charles III mentioned Korean K-pop group BLACKPINK and BTS on the first day of Yoon Seok-yue’s state visit.
Charles III also praised the “stunning charm” of Korean culture during his speech at the banquet. However, he admitted that he did not understand the so-called “Gangnam Style” very well.
On the second day of their state visit today, Yoon Seok-yue and his wife watched Charles III award “Members of the British Empire” (MBE) to BLACKPINK members Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa at Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace said BLACKPINK members were being recognized for their advocacy work at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2021.
When King Charles III was awarded the title, he praised BLACKPINK, a global star, for paying attention to these important issues. “I hope to see you perform live one day,” he said.
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