BTS has been named one of the "2025 Innovation Leaders Leading Korea," making them the only musical act among the fifty-five individuals awarded for their outstanding contributions to the nation's advancement and society through social innovation.
Fans of the septet seemed impressed with their latest recognition. Consequently, they filled the internet with their praises for the group. One of them on X commented:
“Still paving the way”
Fans react as BTS have been named amongst Innovation Leaders
One of their fans stressed the band’s global impact.
“BTS being the only musical act named among 2025’s Innovation Leaders for Korea is straight-up legendary! Their global impact, from music to social good, is rewriting what it means to shape a nation.”
Another fan labeled it as another proof of the group paving the way for K-pop on global stage.
“more proof that bts will always be the ones that paved the way”
An admirer dubbed their latest milestone as ‘monumental.’
“No matter what other K-pop acts do now, NOTHING will be as monumental as paving the way and being recognized for it on the international stage, and that’s why kpopies keep crying, wbk”
Another admirer hailed the group members as kings.
“KING BEHAVIOR!!”
One of their followers claimed that the band gave a boost to the South Korean entertainment industry.
“let's be honest: if the western eye shifted to south korea is thanks to bts. yes there was psy but ended there, what bts did was bringing the rest of the world's attention to their own country which resulted in an impressive boost for their economy and entertainment industry”
A fan called them as ‘most influential and celebrated’ musical group.
“In their 12 years long career still being the most influential artists in Kpop industry, and one of the most powerful and celebrated band in the world. Not many artists can hold their power and influence that long.”
Another fan shared that the septet got them interested in the Korean language.
“Let’s be honest. If I got interested in this country and started learning the language, it was thanks to them”
The band is working on comeback album
On September 1, a South Korean news outlet stated that the boy band is planning a complete group comeback. According to an insider report, the K-pop group is currently focusing on a new album, with the idea of hitting the road next spring. March is the most likely time frame for the new record. The band will also plan a fresh world tour.
The band's most recent full-group performance will take place about four years after "BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE".