BTS’s Jimin is proving once again that his influence goes way beyond music—he’s now being named alongside Kimchi and Samsung as a symbol of South Korea!

Recently, a foreign social media user posted a guessing game where people had to figure out a country based on three hints. For South Korea, the clues given were "Kimchi, Jimin, Samsung", showing just how iconic Jimin has become worldwide. The post quickly went viral, with fans and netizens reacting with excitement.

Many people commented, "Of course, it's Jimin!", "Jimin's global power is insane!", and "Kimchi, Jimin, Samsung—yes, that’s South Korea!", proving that he is now recognized as a national treasure.

Jimin’s name has been coming up in similar situations for years. In a past YouTube video, an Australian was asked what they thought of first when hearing "South Korea," and their answer was Jimin.

The same thing happened in a Japanese broadcast, showing his global reach.

Since debuting with BTS in 2013, Jimin has gained massive popularity, especially in Western countries, attracting fans from all over the world.

Everything he does turns into a trending topic, whether it’s his powerful performances featuring traditional Korean fan dances or his love for Korean foods like tteokbokki, spicy chicken ramen, and yuzu tea.

Many believe Jimin has played a huge role in introducing Korean culture to the world.

His influence became even more undeniable in 2023 when he made history as the first Korean solo artist to top the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with Like Crazy. The achievement was covered by major global media, further proving his star power.

Even though he’s currently serving in the military, Jimin’s impact hasn’t faded at all. His song Who has stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 for 27 weeks, showing that his popularity is stronger than ever.

With his name being mentioned alongside South Korea’s most famous cultural and business icons, Jimin is truly a global ambassador for K-pop and his country.

Source (1)

Apink’s Yoon Bomi opened up about a personal struggle on a recent radio broadcast — and fans are loving her honesty.

On the May 16 episode of SBS PowerFM’s Cultwo Show, Yoon Bomi appeared as a guest on the “Don’t Do It!” segment alongside Lucky and special DJ Kwak Beom. During the chat, the stars got real about plastic surgery and things they would consider changing.

When asked by DJ Kim Tae Gyun if there’s anything she’d want to fix, Bomi didn’t hesitate to share, “I really have one. A hair transplant. I’ve started to get M-shaped hair loss. Because I dye my hair a lot and tie it tightly, I’ve been covering it, but it’s slightly there.”

Her honest confession quickly drew attention — and support — from the rest of the cast. It turns out all three other guests had already undergone hair transplant procedures.

Kwak Beom shared his own experience, saying, “I did the non-incision method and got the female-style hairline treatment.” Impressed, Bomi replied, “Please recommend that clinic. It looks so natural.”

Although she initially hesitated, Bomi admitted the hair loss has become stressful. “I wasn’t going to do it because many people said not to, but I think I should because it’s becoming stressful.”

Kim Tae Gyun encouraged her, saying, “It’s better to do it than be stressed. You should do it while you’re still young.” Bomi laughed and said, “I think I’ll go tomorrow,” hinting that she’s ready to make the move.

Fans are now cheering her on for being so open about something so many people go through. What do you think of Bomi’s brave decision?

Source: [1]