BTS Visits White House To Discuss Asian Inclusion And Representation

K-pop sensation BTS joined the White House press briefing ahead of their meeting with President Biden to discuss Asian inclusion, representation and the rise in anti-Asian hate incidents as AAPI Heritage Month comes to a close.
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#BTS #KPOP #AAPI

[@moistkookie]

So proud of them. From a small boy band in korea to the biggest group worldwide trying to make a difference. Their words were beautiful and encouraging, they also look amazing! BTS are truly a once in a lifetime group and will leave a mark in history!

[@lealarsen2017]

agree nobody can replace them and how they created this trusting and loving army. that only happens when the artist are honest and true to who they are. i have never seem another artist do that. and it´s seven of them united

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

Absolutely!!!! 🎤

[@baepsae4100]

They spoke beautifully and deserve to be ambassadors of good causes. Proud of BTS, proud to be an ARMY as they truly represents people from the world with the widest age spectrum. Thank you BTS, Fighting! 💜

[@arlenelovesyou5485]

I was so sad reading hate comments on New York Post video 🥲

[@arlenelovesyou5485]

I was so sad reading hate comments on New York Post video 🥲

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

Yes!!! Our daughter has caused us, her parents to be huge BTS fans....

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

@@arlenelovesyou5485 me too.

[@leiac.6041]

Beautifully said❣So happy to see you guys.

[@arlenelovesyou5485]

The most gorgeous, humble, and talented group. Always spreading love around the world. That’s why BTS are and will always be Global leaders.

[@phillipchavez755]

I agree, such Beautiful beautiful men ,if I was a manager of a chain of stores Alllll my employees will be Asian Young Men .

[@memothat_mexican_junior5009]

Their opinion on American politics is inferior and useless

[@phillipchavez755]

@@memothat_mexican_junior5009 😯😯 WELLL, same goes for BLM's

[@phillipchavez755]

@That1Fellow510 😯😯😯 That is Racist,

[@Mrs_JK]

So proud!

[@heehedlund9278]

I’m sooo proud of them ❤

[@-shahd-7983]

So proud of them for their art, music and messages

[@AManOf_Culture]

Generational leaders. They never fail to fulfill their duty and responsibility. 7 icons, always making the youth proud.

[@arlenelovesyou5485]

I was so sad reading hate comments on New York Post video 🥲

[@honestmama623]

Spill

[@stanBTSyuh]

@@arlenelovesyou5485 where??

[@chimeyoon60]

I'm so proud of them I'm crying

[@blueturtle1813]

love that all the members made a brief comment and spoke in Korean!

[@BTSnJimin]

You guys doing this so well!!!! So well we are so proud of you guys.... Beyond proud beyond happy.....

[@kuku0113]

THEY SPOKE SUCH IMPORTANT AND MEANINGFUL WORDS , THANK YOU BTS FOR BEING THE LIGHT IN THIS DULL LIFE 💜

[@martinlee7102]

RUBBISH BTS

[@whatever_itis]

@@martinlee7102 like you?

[@georger.247]

my sister is the biggest BTS fan that I know, she's a Mexican/American, I can truly say that our differences as humans is what makes us great and that it's clear that music is a universal language!

[@jdj10078]

wow what a great moment for unity in the world......BTS is so special so unique such an inspiration to us all in the USA & the World. love you guys. Armys fighting.

[@me_jim95]

I am so very proud of them I always feel so proud 💜

[@yaskiki4216]

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU BTS

[@ladylazmo8878]

When ppl tired of listening to politicians, BTS is a very good alternative to convey important message thru their sincere encouraging musics. BTS is the ambassador of Asian young generation. Facts that their musics can reach the hearts of Army all over the world not only thru their musics, but also thru their sincere humble warm attitude. Borahae BTS & ARMY forever 💜💜💜👍👍💪💪🙏🙏🥰

[@memothat_mexican_junior5009]

Their opinnions on American politics is useless and inferior

[@ladylazmo8878]

@@memothat_mexican_junior5009 Then with all due respects, why did Mr. President invite BTS to come ?? I wonder 🤔

[@wHiPpEdFoRJeOnJuNgKoOk]

Beyond proud of them to have reached this height and have achieved many wonderful moments in their lives as musical artists. It's remarkable that a Korean supergroup would make such a huge impact beyond entertainment industry not just in their country but internationally. Not many have been able to do what they are able to. Go BTS!! 🌍🇰🇷♥️👏

[@LpzCh]

소년들이 자랑스러워하는 그들의 말은 그들을 지원하는 모든 군대의 마음입니다. 그들은 전 세계에 한국을 대표하는 위대한 대표자들입니다. 💜

[@2020m-x7d]

와우

[@jadenyuki3138]

O

[@見ぬが花-p9g]

I’m so proud of all our boys!! Breaking down borders and using their platform for good 💜

[@squishyyoonie93]

thank you so much BTS for using your platform and you've come so far for your mission! We're proud of you!

[@kesiaminorie2654]

For every asians sufferring for Asian hates across the world, Stay strong! It is okay to be different! BTS and army accross the world will stand with you! 💜

[@ralphmalph6097]

What about the dogs 🐶 that suffer when a hole Koreans eat them

[@mirelamarc]

BTS, deserve all love, respect, in the world! Proud of BTS forever!😍

[@sewgatormomm]

As an American grandmother, I am so impressed and a huge fan of BTS. They have had extreme hardships and a very long road to success but have remained incredibly humble and kind. I am a very, very proud Army today and everyday. 💜

[@SirBlackReeds]

So, let's ignore the fact that they sold out?

[@elliecas9360]

Orgullosa de que hablaran en su propio idioma. 🥰 Ellos han influido positivamente en millones de personas de diversas edades, géneros, culturas e idiomas. BTS 💜

[@emiliopex]

Pero no entendí nada 😅

[@jessyjessy569]

Amazing BTS sharangheee 💜💜💜 we're so proud of you....God bless everyone

[@el4984]

Thank you BTS for providing a small moment of hope in a world of hate and ignorance. Representation matters.

[@Aalisrocklist]

well said!!!

[@memothat_mexican_junior5009]

Their opinion on American politics is useless and inferior

[@Dave-te5bs]

Amen

[@SirBlackReeds]

All they did was read from a government-approved script.

[@peggi70]

BTS are very humble and loving guys. Very talented and professional. This is exactly what we need. America & the White House are lucky to have them👍🙏

[@mariarivas7654]

I'm so proud of BTS for their speeches it was generous they all look handsome💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💖🥰

[@Mighty_Meng]

Yes, millions of dollars in plastic surgery will do that lol

[@KoreanSpy1997]

@@Mighty_Meng See, this is what they're trying to stop.

[@Mighty_Meng]

@@KoreanSpy1997 lol it’s a fact, little buddy. Most people I met in S Korea had plastic surgery of some sort, especially in Seoul.

[@kurtsaidwhat]

@@Mighty_Meng okay but convicting people of something that’s they didn’t do is straightup lying

[@Mighty_Meng]

@@kurtsaidwhat are you kidding? First of all, plastic surgery is extremely common in South Korea, most notably double eyelid surgery. It’s not just culturally acceptable, it’s expected. But BTS? Every single one of them has had plastic surgery, several of them have demonstrated “problematic overuse”. Most of them have had some nose work done. Check out the width of the bridge, the slope, and contour. Some of them have also had work on their jawlines to look more angular. Their teeth have been excessively whitened. Check out any younger photos of them and you’ll see massive differences.

[@J_House]

Keep your hearts and minds open to these seven human beings who have displayed authenticity since they debuted in 2013. They're not just music artists, but genuinely connected and caring people who know the expanse of their reach and use their platform responsibly for good. They do this with grace and humility even when the public expectation is sometimes ridiculously high... ARMY supports them, and they fully support us in ways you might discover if you take a moment to look.

[@paulkeithley463]

This is called recruitment. 😬

[@J_House]

@@paulkeithley463 My intention is to possibly share the joy that this group has brought many folks - and I should have clarified that "ARMY" is the name of their fandom 😉 not the military branch of service. edit: With more thought, perhaps you were referring to the group using their platform to recruit more fans - sure, however, with technology today, there is a ton of ways to engage with this group at no monetary cost. They give as much as they get - and for some who have felt "saved" by them, the gift is immeasurable...

[@zenath3125]

lol cringe

[@whatever_itis]

@@zenath3125 like you

[@LatestTrendShorts]

Shut up

[@brandonarmitage7108]

I'm so proud of our boys we love you bts 💜 💜💜💜💜

[@seokjinnieloml7]

I'm so proud of you BTS! Thank you for being youth's voice and inspiration! Proud to be an ARMY 💜

[@seopsieju]

From where they were to now, not only being kpop idols but global ambassadors, truly proves that they are an inspiration. Speaking on an important matter, I'm glad they had the opportunity to speak on Asian hate.

[@martinlee7102]

Having a chance to speak at the White House doesn’t mean they are leaders

[@seopsieju]

@@martinlee7102 true but they are role models which aren't certified leaders but still leaders in a way.

[@Lovewithjjk]

BTS is the pride of the world 🔥🔥

[@meowiestwo]

So proud of them. We love you BTS!

[@Kathluvsbts808]

I’m so proud of them! 💜 they came so far and they did so good !!!

[@blueturtle1813]

so proud of them, can't wait to hear more about what they discussed with Biden

[@ralphmalph6097]

Perhaps they should discuss what happened on April 16 2007 at Virginia Tech and if their related to Seung Hui Cho

[@kurtsaidwhat]

@@ralphmalph6097 good one dude

[@alisonkoelln7756]

I went through racism in high school and I am so proud of BTS. It inspired me to write a poem today

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

❤💜

[@zarag1621]

nice. Writing down your thought in any form is like therapy. im brown and I wrote a journal as a kid

[@lulooper]

@@zarag1621 I did the same. I'm South east asian so I am also brown. I experienced racism often and it really bums you out... Often used my sketchbook to write down depressing thoughts lol

[@Lovewithjjk]

I'm really proud of them🥹💗✨

[@young3723]

I'm so proud of you guys!! You guys have done so well. As someone who lives in the US, this is a great help to me and my community. Thank you very much!

[@soylacoroy]

Hablaron en su idioma, que bonito 💜 Felicidades 🎉 BTS HACIENDO HISTORIA!!🎉💜 ORGULLOSAMENTE ARMY 🇲🇽🇰🇷

[@Aalisrocklist]

I love the Army, even though I listen to other music styles: You Guys rock!!!

[@anak_kucing101]

@@Aalisrocklist Igual, me gusta BTS, aunque yo prefiera Momoland.

[@wwhentertaimentuknowrj]

7role models BTS is the best bts deserves more and more respect 💜 u bts proud of you

[@LovedByYou]

This is what impact looks like. These boys have made such a legacy and the way they hold themselves as such proud ambassadors for their country, is so inspirational. Not many get this opportunity, they always represent South Korea well. Proud Army.

[@flormartinezgarcia1361]

BTS cada vez me sigue sorprendiendo. Amo mucho BTS✨💐💜

[@yoo_kween]

I’m so proud of all seven of them. They’ve worked so hard their entire careers, and now seeing them speak in the press room just makes me so proud. 💜

[@pjm7963]

فخورة فيهم دائما وللأبد 🥺🥺🥺🤍

[@danimooti8236]

Beautiful! We should be an all inclusive country! It’s the motto of the United States(home).

[@LietSayri]

So very proud of them!! What a voice of hope for our generation and icons for people all around the world.

[@BTS0906]

So proud of them. BTS 💜

[@sunflowerjmn]

Glad they spoke in their native language

[@ryanostone22]

I mean considering only one member is good at English, it makes sense.

[@amyliang516]

That is really lovely they speak their language n translation.

[@trulyjulia.]

I’m so happy good job bangtan boys 💜

[@RuckalltheFules]

They are so eloquent. So we'll spoken too. What wonderful things they said. They really ans truly are grateful to ARMY and it is true BTS fans span the globe and come in all ages and speak in many languages. Well done!

[@きょうこ-p7l]

We are proud of you BTS💜

[@vsunkara7738]

Wow what an amazing day for BTS and for supporting an important cause

[@gabiota2851]

SO PROUD 😍😍😍

[@uditamohanta4835]

THOSE OF US WHO'VE SEEN THESE 7 WONDERFUL BOYS GROW UP INTO THESE AMAZING & STRONG MEN, MST HV TEARS OF JOY & ACHIEVEMENT RN! THNK U BTS 4 UR MUSIC MESSAGE LOVE PROUD IS AN UNDERSTATEMNT #BTSARMY #ARMYsPrideBTS #BTSAtWhiteHouse #BTS #BTS_Proof 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@marikapreu9876]

What a power ... peace ✌️☮️💜🇩🇪!!!

[@yaskiki4216]

The most influential band in the world rn 💜 I'm so proud of them #BTS

[@Mighty_Meng]

Hahahahahaav lol lolololol you can’t be serious

[@yaskiki4216]

@@Mighty_Meng I'm serious.

[@paulkeithley463]

Y’all want to see what a comment section looks like in a controlled society? Scroll down. 😬

[@pacificpacific]

Borahae!! So proud 💜💜💜 BTS are truly icons of the present times. I am so proud and grateful for their contributions 💜💜

[@nancy9891]

BTS is amazing.

[@harpershawn8488]

Hello

[@ЕленаЕленаСолодСолод]

СПАСИБО BTS Я ГОРЖУСЬ ВАМИ ! ВЫ СКАЗАЛИ ВАЖНЫЕ И ЗНАЧИМЫЕ СЛОВА !

[@ljassen7089]

What did they say? They're just spending Children's Day at the White House

[@chunjong9088]

This group looks making good emotion to the people.

[@3Ren3]

I'm Army from Indonesia 🇮🇩 My feelings as a BTS fan called Army..."Mixed up" Proud, Happy, touched,...Like this➡️😎, 🥰, 🥺... 💜 "I didn't choose the wrong idol" "Sweet fruitful journey" Hard work...never betray the results BTS worldwide🌍

[@rboddington]

Whenever these "include my ethnic group" speeches occur. The Native Americans are standing there listening and thinking......what about us? We were here before anyone else, and yet, we are invisible.

[@zarag1621]

yep

[@jwehope]

couldn't watch earlier bc i was at work, but i'm so proud of them and their continued efforts.

[@kingkris9867]

Wow . they're really exploiting BTS now

[@eduvijeslandecho8416]

Felicidades BTS se les quiere y respeta su cultura me encanta el acento de su idioma saludos desde PANAMÁ 🇵🇦

[@zzzmisun]

Kamapsumnida BTS!!!!! 💖 You guys are a true inspiration 👍

[@jennysalvador4475]

So proud of my happy pill, BTS! Thank you for representing us, Asians, at the White House. Borahae! Keep safe and healthy. GOD bless! 💜💜💜🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🙏🙏🙏

[@moniirojas1358]

🇰🇷💜 Korea You must be very Proud of BTS They represent their Country with Great Pride We who are from other Countries thank You 🙏 for allowing us to Know BTS and through them to Know your Beautiful Country ✨💜🇰🇷

[@marymaryjh888]

proud of BTS 💗💗💗

[@dhktube]

It's noble of the white house to invite BTS over, but their representation is not legit. The irony is the S. Korean government still hasn't passed the anti-discriminatory bill in the last 15 years and is not even willing to bring it up to discuss on the table. The South Korean government doesn't give a crap about diversity but only in the pure interest of the country's imagery for global popularity. I wouldn't fall for it.

[@보노보노야-j7r]

방탄소년단 자랑스럽습니다👍💜

[@joelsmith615]

Soooo correct me if I'm wrong but BTS are not Asian Americans. So for an ASIAN AMERICAN month, in order to discuss Asian American issues, you invite non Asian Americans?? Brilliant! That's part of the reason why there is ao much Asian violence in America y'all think all Asians are the same! During Black history month let's invite The South African soccer team to discuss how redlining still affects Black people in America to this day. I see what you were trying to do Joe, but this was not the move...

[@estebanvillanuevamontesino1002]

Que grandes bts eso es de admirar 👏👏 los fracasados crítican los grandes como bts lograr cosas, bien ahí 👏👏

[@joym-ah5482]

They are so amazing!!! Fighting BTS! Love you!

[@findlysrm]

Oh, good job! That fixed everything…

[@moistkookie]

Don't act dense. People don't speak out and the problems get fixed right away. They speak out to get the problems more known. They came to speak about Asian hate and representation and they did. Stop acting like they're super heroes and will automatically fix everything.

[@Matildavux]

Sarcasm ain't gonna solv anything anywhere anytime. We can do it!

[@Ken_N]

This administration is so desperate that they had to resort to a Korean boy band lol. Like, cmon, they read everything from a piece of paper. They wouldn’t dare have Asian Americans addressing these issues in the White House.

[@annbeck2298]

As admirers of BTS, we have seen their leadership in representing respect of diversity of all. We are pleased that BTS has been invited by President Biden, to share experiences and ideas, to end this abusive concern. NBC: Thank you - for your great reporting of this important human issue, and BTS's visit.

[@neclauss9]

So proud of our boys!💜🇺🇸🇰🇷

[@oscarwindham6016]

Maybe, in the near future we will see a White House Press Briefing that features the Scott Pelley, of 60 minutes fame, interview with Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Jerome Powell wherein is FINALLY discussed the third rail of federal financial matters which is QE and I sure hope Pelley doesn't plagiarize my work, too much since I am the world's leading authority on this subject. Anyway, Pelley asks about we the people's "printing money" (misnomer) and is corrected by Powell with him saying "digital" money which is pretty close to the term I always used which is we the people's "electronically generated" monies (QE). This electronic generation of we the people's monies term was first coined, as far as I know, by former Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke back around 2011 during that hearing held by former Senator Jeff Sessions who asked Bernanke and then Treasury Secretary Timothy Geitner, in relation to the funding source for QE2, "Where did you get all that money?", which initially was "only" $600 billion. Bernanke famously replied, "Ahhhh, we electronically generated it." This reality of how we meet federal expenditures has been hidden in plain sight ever since and it's about time someone found the courage to publicly address this subject, besides me. A heads-up, if you have physical gold that you've purchased at more than around $40 per troy ounce, you might want to consider divesting, a bit? The entire explanatory narrative on how and why QE spending works is called Equity Spending (KZbin) or ES, not to be confused with the more politically correct, Left leaning, in my opinion, inferior MMT explanatory narrative on QE spending. P.O.O.F.O.O.S.I.E.

[@AD-sn5en]

Sooooooooooooo proud!

[@constantineangelgutierrez1851]

fabulous.

[@josiereeves6051]

Great job BTS👏🏼💜👏🏼

[@harpershawn8488]

Hello

[@allmusiccellar]

So funny when u hear all the camera capturing lol

[@itsdefinitelyme7021]

PROUD BTS ARMY 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@andreaam805]

Nice speech. Understood everything perfectly.

[@john_jacob_jingleheimerschmidt]

Our current administration is really good at being racist while trying to prove how "anti-racist" they are. Really? BTS? You couldn't find a scholar or someone who could bring more substance to the discussion? Asian people will see through this charade.

[@zarag1621]

BTS have spoken about aniracism and antibulyying in the UN assembly 3 times before. They write songs based around loving myself, anti hat, ant bullying. Plus theyr have a MASSIVE charity for this stuff. They practice what they oreach, unlike most scholars.

[@lulooper]

@@zarag1621 ^^^

[@john_jacob_jingleheimerschmidt]

Thats cool but the point was that the white house only did it as a cheap way to try to rally asian voters.

[@yourshadows3362]

People really think this will change anything lol You can’t change America, it will keep being the same country everybody likes to poke fun at.

[@salmarufaidimmua6023]

Go go go BTS go Armys go go go 💛🧡💛💙💓❤️🖤

[@Nana_1085]

Really really proud of our Bangtan.. Love from Indonesian Army ⟬⟭💜

[@lineagefirst]

Being as they appropriate Black-American originated art form, they should also speak to the federal protection of Black-Americans - the people whose ancestors built this country with their free labor. Where are our allies; then we, Black Americans, are always supposed to speak up for, fight for and ally with other groups...but those efforts are never reciprocated.

[@dudksjj7483]

i feel sorry for the way you are not reciprocated and i totally agree that you should have much more representation, but they are asian, they need to talk about THEIR ethnicity. and, when did they intentionally appropriated the black ameriacan art form? adding, they have already shown support by donating 1 billion dollars to black lives matter, and has always been saying that races, languages ​​etc should no longer be an impasse in any area.

[@elysebangtan]

So proud 👏 💜💜💜💜💜

[@chonkybunny6818]

They look like high school boys on a field trip. So cute 😍

[@altaleetrevino3614]

We army appreciate you! you're covering the BTS speech at the White House! 🤴💜💕🤗

[@jodygirl]

I am forever grateful for these men.

[@evyrubiastuti9704]

Proud of you BTS and i love youu more💜💜💜💜💜

[@chenvictor8]

Wow can't believe I see this in my life time

[@duakorin9977]

Why what’s the problem ?