BTS 한국그룹 최초로 그래미 어워드 참석
Another historic accomplishment for global K-pop sensation BTS.
The group attended the 2019 Grammy Awards as presenters, becoming the first Korean artists to be a part of the pestigious music event.
Lee Min-sun reports.
K-pop sensations BTS have become the first Korean artists to present an award at the U.S. Grammy Awards, the top U.S. music awards ceremony.
They presented the Best R&B Album of the Year award to American singer H.E.R. for her self-titled album at the 61st Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday local time.
BTS were dressed in customized black tuxedos designed by Korean designers ( ) JayBaek Couture and Kim Seo Ryong.
The boyband described it as a dream-come-true moment for them to be at the event and didn’t forget to thank their fans Army for their support. The group also pledged they would come back next year.
Social media went viral with fans celebrating the group's historic achievement.
Although BTS weren't nominated for any awards themselves, the designers of the group's album Love Yourself: Tear were nominated for Best Recording Package, but they didn't win the award.
Meanwhile, the Best New Artist award went to Dua Lipa, and Childish Gambino won both the Song of the Year and Best Music Video awards with the song This Is America.
Lee Min-sun, Arirang News