Group will discuss anti-Asian hate crimes
K-pop Icons BTS have been invited to the White House in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month (AANHPI Heritage Month) to discuss diversity and other related issues with President of the United States Joe Biden on May 31st.
The group will be joining President Biden at the White House to discuss Asian inclusion, representation and anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination. They will also address the importance of diversity, impact of BTS’ platform as youth ambassadors and BTS’ thoughts on art and culture.
“We are honored to be invited to the White House,” Big Hit Entertainment shares. “As we are visiting as artists representing South Korea, we look forward to discussing various topics including inclusion, diversity, anti-Asian hate crimes, culture and art.”
Based on their global influence, BTS have spread messages of hope and positivity worldwide. Last year, the group attended the 76th United Nations General Assembly to give a performance and speech for the future generations as appointed South Korea’s ‘Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture’. Moreover, BTS have participated in several initiatives including the Love Myself campaign with UNICEF, Black Lives Matter and Stop Asian Hate through delivering their message.
the superstars will release the triple anthology album, Proof, on June 10th via Big Hit Entertainment. The three CD set contains new tracks, members’ selections, demo versions, unreleased tracks and more.
Several variations will be offered including box set with four booklets (The Art of Proof, Photograph, Epilogue and Lyrics), seven piece photo card set, one of eight randomly inserted photo cards, one of eight randomly inserted postcards and limited edition poster. A Compact Edition includes a single booklet, one of seven randomly inserted photo cards, one of eight randomly inserted postcards, mini poster and discography guide.
