BTS Rides 'Korean Wave' Into First-Ever Grammy Nomination

BTS has achieved significant milestones, including their first Grammy nomination and a Billboard Hot 100 number one debut with a non-English song. The group's success is part of a larger trend of KPOP's global rise, supported by other influential groups and South Korea's cultural industries. This growth is linked to the country's socio-economic development over recent decades.

Discuss the role of BTS in the global presence of K-Pop.

What factors contributed to the success of South Korea's cultural industries, including K-Pop?