WATCH: what traditional Korean artwork did BTS present to The Met museum?


K-pop superstar group BTS presented a gift from the South Korean government to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in New York early this week - a set of five lacquer vessels by Korean artist Chung Haecho.

Titled Rhythm Of The Five Color Luster, the gift was offered in a private ceremony and tour held at the largest art museum in the United States on Sept 21.

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