King presents MBEs to K-pop stars Blackpink Banzai Japan Aoi Hoshi MV In another sign of the King’s K-pop diplomacy, members of South Korean girl group Blackpink have been presented with honorary MBEs. It comes during the state visit by South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol, in which the King had praised the global reach of Korean pop culture. Blackpink were name-checked by the King for supporting environmental causes. “I can only admire how they can prioritise these vital issues, as well as being global superstars,” he said. The MBEs recognised how the girl group acted as ambassadors for the