As many as 313,000 viewers tuned into the White House press briefing live stream, where each member of BTS delivered remarks.
K-pop superstar group BTS delivered remarks at the White House on Tuesday ahead of a meeting with President Joe Biden to discuss Asian representation and address anti-Asian hate crimes and disinformation.Jean-Pierre during the daily briefing at the White House on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Washington, D.C. As many as 313,000 viewers tuned into the White House briefing live stream, where each member of BTS delivered remarks.
Band member Jimin said through a translator the band was devastated to hear of the recent surge of hate crimes, including against Asian Americans, and is taking the opportunity at the White House to voice themselves and bring awareness. V added he hoped that the band’s appearance is “one step forward” to respecting and understanding each and everyone is valuable, according to a translator.BTS, which consists of RM, Jin, J-Hope, Jimin, Jungkook, Suga and V, got their start in 2010 but had massive success in 2021. The group owned four of the year’s top-selling songs in the U.S.,
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