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IN PHOTOS: BTS at the UN General Assembly 2021

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IN PHOTOS: BTS at the UN General Assembly 2021

WELCOME GENERATION. K-pop group BTS inspires the youth with their speech at the SDG Moment event as part of the UNGA in New York.

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The group also shares photos – including selfies – from their visit to the UN as South Korea's special envoys

South Korean pop group and global sensation BTS attended on Monday, September 20, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Moment at the 2021 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). 

Speaking before an audience of their fans, diplomats, and leaders from all over the world, the septet advocated for COVID-19 vaccinations and represented the “welcome generation.”

In their speech, BTS highlighted how the youth of today managed to adapt and still “forge ahead” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BTS also performed their latest single, “Permission to Dance,” which was shot at the empty assembly hall in the UN. The performance ended with them dancing outdoors at the UN Headquarters in New York.

The 2021 speech followed their appointment by South Korean President Moon Jae-in as Special Envoy for Future Generations and Culture

BTS members walk towards the United Nations headquarters.
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BTS attends the SDG Moment event as part of the 76th UN General Assembly.
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Leader RM leads the group’s speech at the SDG Moment event.
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Suga speaks at the SDG Moment event
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Jin talks about the “welcome generation” as members V and Suga listen.
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Jimin shares how their fans have coped during the pandemic.
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V encourages the youth to not lose hope despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Member J-Hope announced on behalf of the group that all seven BTS member have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Jungkook recalled their experience during the start of the global pandemic during their turn to speak at SDG Moment.
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The group also uploaded photos – including selfies – they took during their visit to the UN Headquarters.

This is BTS’ third appearance before the UNGA in four years. They first spoke during the UNGA in September 2018 to launch UNICEF’s “Generation Unlimited” campaign, telling the world’s youth to listen to their inner voice and resist pressure to conform. 

In September 2020, the septet, in a recorded message for the 75th UNGA, encouraged the youth to “live on” and cherish themselves during the coronavirus pandemic.

Composed of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, BTS is the biggest pop group in the world today. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the group had been performing in sold-out concerts all over the world. – Rappler.com

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