BTS V's 'Home Stay Challenge' Gains Attention... Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Also Responds with "Supporting Wise Home Stay"

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism showed support for BTS V's 'Stay-at-Home Challenge,' drawing the attention of netizens. Photo by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Twitter capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) has joined forces to support BTS V's 'Home Stay Challenge,' drawing the attention of netizens.

On the 6th, the MCST retweeted V's 'Home Stay Challenge' video on its official Twitter account with the message, "BTS V launched the #HomeStayChallenge! How are you enjoying your time at home? The MCST supports a wise home stay cultural life with various content."

The video was originally posted on the 5th by V on BTS's official Twitter account with the hashtag '#HomeStayChallenge' and the caption, "If you're bored, talk to your TV," along with a short video.

BTS V's 'Stay-at-Home Challenge' received support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, drawing the attention of netizens.
Photo by BTS Twitter capture

In the released video, V is seen casually dressed in shorts, singing along to Postmodern Jukebox's 'Closer.'

In particular, amid the MCST's ongoing campaign to enjoy a 'wise home stay cultural life' in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, V's participation has had a positive influence, sparking waves of support.

Meanwhile, BTS appeared on the popular American late-night talk show 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' on CBS on the 30th of last month, which was dedicated to COVID-19, delivering a message of encouragement.