I am proud of the news regarding the record-breaking album exports and the power of K-pop led by BTS.

I felt truly proud and honored to see the news that K-pop album exports in the first half of the year reached an all-time high, thanks to the success of BTS. The fact that they achieved the highest export value for the first half of the year, recording an astonishing growth rate of **125%** compared to the previous year, makes me realize the global influence of K-pop once again.

BTS's 5th studio album, which was especially loved on the Billboard charts Arirang It is even more meaningful to know that this played a significant role in this growth. I am especially proud that today's achievements seem to have resulted not only from outstanding music and high-quality performances, but also from the trust built through consistent communication with fans around the world.