WATCH: BTS sworn in as presidential special envoys, given diplomatic passports ahead of UN General Assembly appearance

Korean supergroup BTS has been officially sworn in as South Korea’s special presidential envoy for future generations and culture.

Members RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jin, V, Jimin and Jungkook were granted diplomatic passports ahead of their appearance at the 76th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Sept. 21 to 30, where they will accompany South Korean President Moon Jae-In.

In July, Moon appointed the group to “raise awareness on global agendas, such as sustainable development, to our future generations and to strengthen the nation’s diplomatic power across the world.”

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“It is a great honor to receive this title,” BTS leader RM said during the Blue House ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Members of the group looked dapper in their snappy suits when they were presented with their red-covered diplomatic passports.

These passports, according to the South Korean Passport Act, are to be used while the holders are on official business. Meaning, if BTS members are to go on a tour or personal trip, they have to use their ordinary passports, which are color green.

Diplomatic passport holders enjoy privileges including diplomatic immunity and exemption from airport inspections.

Moon presented each member letters of appointment and Blue House fountain pens. The South Korean President also told BTS that many foreign leaders he meets break the ice by talking about them.

As part of their new role as special envoys, the group will deliver a speech during the Sustainable Development Goals Moment on Monday, Sept. 20, ahead of the UN General Assembly. A performance video of the group will be played during the event.

This is not the first time that BTS has set foot and spoken at the United Nations.

At the 73rd UNGA in 2018, BTS became the first K-pop group to speak at the UN, with leader RM delivering a speech on self-empowerment titled “Speak Yourself.”