- Melon's 'Forest; Trimming' Project Brings BTS Forest to Life in Seoul 목차
A forest named after the popular K-pop group, BTS, has been established in Nanji Hangang Park, Seoul. The initiative is part of Melon's eco-friendly project 'Forest; Trimming' in collaboration with the Seoul Environment Federation and the Seoul Han River Project Headquarters.
BTS Forest was made possible thanks to the loyal support of the group's fans. By using the Melon subscription and choosing their favorite singer on the 'Forest; Trimming' page, 2% of their monthly payment is accumulated. Once a total of 20 million won is reached, the funds are donated to the Seoul Environment Federation to create a forest named after the selected artist in downtown Seoul.
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BTS became the first Korean and foreign singer to reach the 20 million won milestone in accumulated funds through the 'Forest; Trimming' initiative last month. As a result, Melon and its partners have established the BTS Forest in Nanji Hangang Park. The forest consists of three Ipop trees and 400 Namcheon trees, providing a green oasis for fans and citizens alike.
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Located near the Nanji Information Center in the Han River Business Headquarters (162 Hangang Nanji-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul), the BTS Forest is open to the public. Supporters of the group are encouraged to visit the site and contribute to the creation of additional BTS Forests, further promoting environmental conservation efforts.
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With the continued interest and support of BTS fans, the hope is to establish Forests 2 and 3, solidifying the group's commitment to leading environmental protection efforts in their hometown and beyond.
