Yoongi received a heartfelt mention in both the dedication and acknowledgements of “The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue” by Zoulfa Katouh, author of the global bestseller “As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow” 🥹
“To Min Yoongi: Our trials will end in full bloom.”
“To Min Yoongi, for the strength I get from your songs, and for the kindness you've shown to the Syrians after the earthquake in 2023. Yoongi is, of course, Jihad's bias, and "Snooze" is her song. To BTS, for the happiness I get from your songs and for the sweet memories”