Jimin is labeled 'Korea's Frontman' and a major media outlet from the Philippines talks about his importance to BTS
Posted by Lily_Chims37,518 pts Wednesday, July 7, 2021
BTS's Jimin has many titles under his belt, and recently Korean Media has been using the title 'Korea's Frontman' to illustrate his impact on the global scale.
He is the main dancer and lead vocalist of BTS and, in his role, has contributed towards the K-POP industry and even Korean culture with his talents, skills, and viral influence.
In a Manila Times article titled, "Will the Suns Luck Continue? Musings," the writer talked about the importance of injured Milwaukee Bucks' superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in a game against the Phoenix Suns, saying: "Without the Greek freak, it will be like the Beatles without John Lennon, the Jackson 5 without Michael, or for K- Pop fans out there, BTS without JIMIN."
Manila Times is the Philippines' oldest and leading authority in national news, and Jimin's mention clearly illustrates his status as Korea's Frontman and impact as a K-Pop star.
Another illustration of this was when Chupa Chups used a photo of him to represent BTS in a Louis Tomlinson versus BTS tweet. Chupa Chups is a world-famous Spanish Lollipop and confectionery brand.
South Korean professional footballer and captain for Tottenham Hotspur's national team Son Seungmin also revealed himself as a supporter of BTS. On the 6th of July, his Q&A session with fans was confirmed when he showed a photo of BTS' album BE, which he mentioned listening to. In the video was a GIF of Jimin showing a heart sign with his hands from a RunBTS episode when he got a jersey gift for not remembering his name.
There have been many instances of Jimin being the Frontman for Korean Pop Music and the pride of Korea. He has been used in thumbnails by international media and verified accounts, with international personalities and celebrities confessing their love for him or expressing their wishes to collaborate with him.
Those who are not fans of BTS have often been captivated by Jimin and singled him out in appearances praising his incredible performances and lovely visuals.
Jimin has been known as the artist who globalizes and promotes Korean culture by popularizing its food (Tteokbokki, Kimchi, Hot chicken fried noodles), clothing (the Hanbok), art & culture (HonGil Dong), and even his interpretations in dance, which contributed to him being awarded for his iconic fan dance.
He is the only musician in Korean History to be a recipient of three national awards (The Order of Cultural Merit, the Plaque of Appreciation, and The Van Fleet Award) and was even recognized by the South Korean Minister of Culture and Sports as an idol that everyone should know about.
Everyone knows Jimin's name and impact!