2023-06-18 11:20:02
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There is an island in Shinan, Jeollanam-do, where the entire island is covered in purple.
Banwolbakjido, also known as ‘Purple Island’ to tourists.
Since the symbol color of the group BTS is purple, fans are continuing to visit.
It is said that even the elders of Purple Island have become big fans of BTS.
Reporter Seo Il-young has been there.
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The entire island village was dyed purple.
The flowers in full bloom on the island and the roofs of the village are all purple.
So, the map of Banwolbak, Shinan-gun, Jeollanam-do is called ‘Purple Island’.
At Purple Island, you can enter for free if you wear purple clothes or accessories.
Recently, BTS fan club ARMY’s visit to Purple Island continues.
This is because the symbolic color of BTS is purple and there are sculptures related to BTS all over the island.
‘I PURPLE YOU’
It is a new word and buzzword coined by BTS member V.
[케일린 박/미국 캘리포니아]
″As a BTS fan, everything is purple, so it’s fun, and I think purple makes the island brighter and prettier.″
The seniors of Purple Island who saw the effect of BTS became even more enthusiastic fans of BTS.
[문원경/퍼플섬 주민]
″My daughter is such a fan of BTS, so my two daughters went to concerts in the US and bought purple nail polish and put it on… ″
The elders of the island village celebrate the 10th anniversary of BTS’ debut and hope that BTS will visit Purple Island this year.
[오해애/퍼플섬 주민]
″Please come to Purple Island and Bora Island to play a lot, come to play and make many memories, and be active (even more) in the future… ″
″Congratulations on the 10th anniversary of BTS.″
This is Seo Il-young from MBC News.
Video coverage: Noh Young-il/Mokpo
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