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BIGBANG named honorary ambassador for space agency

SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- K-pop idol group BIGBANG has been appointed as the in...

BIGBANG named honorary ambassador for space agency

K-pop group BIGBANG has been appointed as the inaugural honorary ambassador for the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA). They will serve as the public face of the agency, conveying its future vision and key policies in a friendly manner. This marks the first time KASA has appointed an honorary ambassador since its establishment in 2024, according to YG Entertainment.

BIGBANG is set to release a digital single called "BiiiG" next week. The group will also launch a new world tour to mark the 20th anniversary of its debut.

The Korea Times reports that BIGBANG's role as honorary ambassador was announced on Friday.

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