BTS’s March 2021 letter speaking out against anti-Asian hate caught the attention of White House staff, a WH official tells Teen Vogue.
, was the most shared tweet of the year, which caught the attention of White House staff.Teen Vogue
But you could tell there was some excitement, and a lot more awareness and general respect for the group than I had expected of a press corps that can seem, well, dry. “Did you think I wouldn’t show up for the Korean Beatles?” a veteran WH correspondent said as he took his seat right as the briefing started. Though I did explain who BTS was to a few reporters, others were prepared — one correspondent was wearing an RM shirt under her jumper.
Leader RM stepped up to the podium to introduce the band, who stood behind him. “It is a great honor to be invited to the White House today to discuss the important issues of anti-Asian hate crimes, Asian inclusion and diversity,” RM said in English, before handing off to the other members who spoke in Korean.
“It’s not wrong to be different,” Suga added when he got to the podium. “I think equality begins when we open up and embrace all of our differences.” V wrapped things up by saying that everyone has their own history. “We hope today is one step forward to respecting and understanding each and every one as a valuable person,” he said.
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