South Korean superstar K-pop group BTS will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday "to discuss Asian inclusion and representation and to address anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination," the White House announced. Their visit to the White House follows Biden's recent trip to South Korea, a U.S. ally. Biden and BTS also will discuss diversity and the group's platform as youth ambassadors. Attacks on Asian American communities have been on the rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, Biden signed into law in May 2021 the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. The band received its first Grammy nomination last year after releasing the song "Dynamite" as a gift to fans isolated by the coronavirus pandemic. BTS' visit comes at the end of AAPI Heritage Month and joins a slew of young stars the president tapped to share messages from the White House.
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Everyone shared beautiful messages💜 so proud of them for speaking up and giving their input on important topics on such a big platform
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so proud and glad to see that bts can be a representative here, to speak out against Asian hate crimes. they’ve come a long way, ARMY forever 💜
I love how Namjoon is such a good leader. BTS is so respectful and are such great singers with talent. I’m proud of the accomplishment they have achieved. Meeting with the president. WOW
so so proud I stan the right artists great message BTS doing great things
So proud of BTS they paved the way no one did 💜
wow i cant believe joe biden got to meet the president
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i have to read again just to make sure 🤣
That´s a good one!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hablaron en su idioma, que bonito 💜 Felicidades 🎉
BTS HACIENDO HISTORIA!!🎉💜 ORGULLOSAMENTE ARMY 🇲🇽🇰🇷
BTS cada vez me sigue sorprendiendo, en verdad es un gran grupo que brinda grandes mensajes ,espero que siga creciendo y triunfando.✨BTS✨
I’m sure people outside ARMY have no idea how inspiring BTS are as human beings in so many ways. They teach me so many things and I’m older than they are. They are always wanting ARMY to find their best selves. Look for what you love. Learn to love yourself and then you will be able to give love fully to others. Like one ARMY said, our relationship with BTS is not didactic, they never tell ARMY what to do or how to feel. They let us be ourselves and if that comes with warts and all, then warts and all it is! The are just good, humble men.
BTS should give thanks to the United States for the fact that South Korea is even a thing. Without the sacrifice of our army, these young men would not be able to earn their millions as entertainers.
I’m not South Korean, but as an Army, so proud of BTS’ achievements. Thank you for your coverage of BTS.
So proud of them. I can’t believe I’ve watched them come this far, it’s just amazing to me. The impact they’ve had on the world *for the better* is huge.
You’re right!
We’re lucky BTS as an artists and public figure with a loyal huge fanbase around the world spread positive things, can’t imagine if it’s the other way around.., what the impact would be?
Thank you BTS!
I’m so proud of you, BTS. I’ve seen you guys at your lowest and seeing you here brings tears to my eyes. I love you 💜✨
I feel like a proud mom . They really did pave the way and are representative of youth and really good model I love them a lot and hope they go even further BTS 화이팅 <3
I am very proud of bts, their voice has not only been to promote self-esteem among young people but also among adults, now they are
Asia’s spokespersons for justice, respect and education, they are the voice of the new generation. <33
This is a glorious day for America to invite this historic South Korean group to the White House. It shows the importance of the USA to embrace everyone as human beings. It also shows the enormous impact the members of BTS have had on the world. I hope Army and non-Army people take note of the reality of Asian hate crimes and do something to speak up and stop this heinous problem. A proud moment for the BTS kings…very intelligent, respectful and caring men.
I love how they’re standing up for all Asian people after so many years of seeming like they are taking all the criticism, hate, violence and stereotyping being thrown at them and all asians. They’ve come so far and even made sure to mention ARMY in their speech. True youth ambassadors and promoters of respect and positivity.
We’re lucky BTS as an artists and public figure with a loyal huge fanbase around the world spread positive things, can’t imagine if it’s the other way around.., what the impact would be?
Thank you BTS!!!
CAN BE ANY PROUDER☹️THEY DID SO SO WELL😭I DONT EVEN KNOW HOW TO EXPRESS MYSELF AT THIS POINT
Im very proud of how far they come and how they are speaking against Asian hate crimes
So incredibly proud of the guys.💟💟💟 For those who aren’t that familiar with BTS, this is an example of the amazing humanitarians that they are.✨✨✨