BTS Jimin Called 'Wonderful Guy' By Korea's Minister of Culture, Sports, & Tourism

by Kayla Dodge / Apr 08, 2020 12:17 PM EDT

BTS's Jimin gifted ARMY with his first self-composed track "Promise." Photo by BTS/Facebook

BTS's Jimin was highlighted in a recent interview with Park Yang Woo, South Korea's Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. During a quiz of naming each member of BTS, the minister recognized Jimin right away.

"Yes, wonderful guy. He's Jimin. Why don't know who he is? Everybody has to know his name," Park said during his interview with "Korea Now," according a report from AllKpop.

The minister also recognized RM and that he was the leader of BTS.

"I think all the people around the world would know his name. He is the leader, RM. We have to know about him," he said.

Minister Park participated in an interview with "Korea Now," an English YouTube channel for Yonhap News Agency. One of the things he discussed the impact and success of BTS, Bong Jong Hoo's "Parasite" and more projects that have had a global influence.