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.

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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