Congratulations to Han Kang!
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BTS members RM AND V they were quick to congratulate the South Korean novelist Han Kang after being announced as the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Despite both being in the military, the two stars didn’t let the big moment pass without expressing their admiration and pride for the famous author.
Han Kang’s win is a monumental moment for South Korea, as she becomes the first Korean author to receive the prestigious award. His works are known for their profound exploration of trauma and the human condition and have achieved international acclaim. This also marks the second time South Korea has received a Nobel Prize.
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2024 #NobelPrize in Literature it is awarded to the South Korean author Han Kang “for her intense poetic prose that addresses historical traumas and lays bare the fragility of human life”. pic.twitter.com/dAQiXnm11z— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 10, 2024
Shortly after the news broke, V took to his Instagram Stories to share the excitement with his fans. He posted about Han Kang’s award, adding a touching caption.
Author! I read The boy is coming during my military service. Congratulations!
— V via Instagram
RM also showed his support, reposting V’s story on his Instagram account. She added a crying emoji and a heart emoji, which perfectly captured the emotional reaction to such a historic moment in Korean literature.
As a well-known book lover and supporter of literature, RM’s reaction further underlined the importance of the award to the BTS leader.
As the members of BTS continue their mandatory military service, the recognition of Han Kang’s Nobel win reminds fans of their strong connection to Korean culture and their admiration for the arts.
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