The four members of K-pop girl group Blackpink received one of the UK’s most prestigious honors on Wednesday.
South Korean artists Blackpink have won the title “Members of the Order of the British Empire” (MBE), by King Charles III himself for his outstanding achievements and services to society.
Roseanne Park (Rosé), Jennie Kim, Jisoo Kim and Lisa Manoban (Lisa) received the honor At Buckingham PalaceWith a performance of one of their most famous songs performed by the real band.
On Wednesdays, we play @black pink. 🖤💗 pic.twitter.com/9PDuAhNn9C
– Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 22, 2023
When announcing the OBE, members of the Royal Palace said that BLACKPINK was honored for the work of its members. Climate summit advocates Conference of the Parties 26 In 2021.
An inspiration for young people
“Through this role, the band He encouraged millions of young people to participate “At the United Nations Global Climate Change Conference in Glasgow and on climate action,” the palace said in a statement.
The band, whose four members have tens of millions of followers on social media, released a series of videos in 2021 aimed at… Encouraging young people to learn more About climate change.
The King, accompanied by the President and First Lady of the Republic of Korea, welcomed @black pink To Buckingham Palace, where they are awarded an OBE. 🎖️
The K-Pop group was awarded these accolades in recognition of their role as advocates for the COP26 summit in Glasgow. pic.twitter.com/8xeD4zWP3J
– Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 22, 2023
Organizers say this led to… Much higher engagement With the summit organized by the United Kingdom for the youth audience.
In addition, the group was accompanied at the event by the President of South Korea, Yoon Suk YeolAnd First Lady Kim Keun-hye State visit to Britain.
The quartet and the first couple also attended the lavish state banquet previously.
Upcoming summits
King Charles III also spoke at COP26 and He will deliver a speech at the inauguration ceremony For the COP28 climate conference, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates starting next week.
English @black pink Developed by MBE (MBE).
Sunday 장을 수여받았 습니다. pic.twitter.com/MTbVejBl8f
– Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 22, 2023
Following their performance at COP26, the members of Blackpink were appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, to be… Ambassadors of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
