Plan to invite BTS to Qatar not yet confirmed: embassy official
Gulf Times
The embassy of South Korea has said in a statement that they do not have any confirmed information about whether or not there will be negotiations with BTS to perform in Qatar.
As per the statement issued by the embassy of South Korea:
“Korea Embassy appreciates your kind attention on our embassy's various activities. Regarding the article "Kpop sensation BTS to perform in Qatar" (published June 10 2022), while the embassy is planning various cultural events in close cooperation with related Korean agencies and Qatari counterparts, the embassy does not have any confirmed plan to invite a specific K-pop band for these cultural events.”
South Korean ambassador Lee Joon-ho earlier revealed that the embassy is planning to hold many cultural, as well as taekwondo events in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, bringing cultural and athletic performers from South Korea.
The plan, according to the envoy, forms part of the embassy’s efforts to promote Korean culture, as well as enticing more Koreans to visit Qatar in the upcoming prestigious football tournament, scheduled from November 21 to December 18.
