Blackpink: the K-pop group meets the King of England

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From Tuesday to Wednesday, the famous K-pop group, Blackpink, was received by the king, Charles III. So what is the reason? Answer.

Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé, in princess dresses! After the Spice Girls in 1997, Blackpink entered the golden doors of Buckingham Palace. Since 1997, no girl group of this caliber has met King Charles III. This Monday, November 21, the K-pop group participated in the state dinner given by the King of England in honor of the official visit of South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl.

Blackpink, a model for the younger generation

The fans can’t believe it (and neither can Blackpink). On the Web and in the media, images reveal the reaction of the members of the group when King Charles III paid tribute to them during his speech during the banquet. Shy smiles and knowing looks, the Blackpink stars could not help but hold back their emotions in the face of such an honor.

“ It is particularly inspiring to see the younger Korean generation embrace this cause. I applaud Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé, better known collectively as Blackpink, for their role in bringing the message of environmental sustainability to a global audience, declares the sovereign. I can only admire how they can prioritize these vital issues, while still being global superstars “, declared the king.

But that’s not all. The next day, the four singers were decorated by Charles III. Recognition for their partisan role at COP26 in Glasgow in 2021. “ The K-Pop group received these honors in recognition of their role as advocates at COP26 in Glasgow 2021. First named to this role by the UK government in January 2021, Blackpink have encouraged millions of young people to engage in the UN global conference on climate change and the topic of climate action “, shared the official account of the royal family.

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Now honorary members of the Order of the British Empire by Charles III, Blackpink spent two idyllic days at Buckingham Palace.

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