Thread by @MonicaYadav08

#BTSxUNGA press release:

Appointed “Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture,” @BTS_twt delivered the thoughts and stories of the youth through their speech as well as a performance of “Permission to Dance” at the 76th United Nations General Assembly.

#BTS shared their remarks during the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Moment as the representatives of the youth today. This is the third time the band gave a speech at the UN following two occasions in 2018 and 2020.

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Preparing for their speech, #BTS asked the youth across the globe through their social channels “What were the past 2 years like for you, and what's your world like today?”

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They received countless stories from all over the world and presented some of them today, acting as messengers to make the voice the future generation heard.

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Introduced by President of Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in, the septet came up on stage to present the stories of youth trying to live healthier lives or their thoughts on climate change.

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#BTS further addressed the youth who are courageously challenging themselves: “We think that instead of the ‘lost generation,’ a more appropriate name would be the ‘welcome generation.’ Because instead of fearing change, this generation says, ‘Welcome!’ and keeps forging ahead.”

#BTS also mentioned the importance of getting vaccinated and closed the speech on a hopeful note: “We think the day we can meet again face to face is not far away."

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"We believe that every choice we make is the beginning of change. We hope that in this nascent new world we can all say to each other, ‘Welcome!’"

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The speech was followed by the musical performance of #PermissiontoDance that first saw the band singing in the General Assembly Hall, and then moving to the lobby. #BTS came out individually through seven doors to the plaza where they continued to show off their dance moves +

+ dripping in bright energy. The epic performance capped off with the band doing the “International Sign” gestures for “Joy,” “Dance,” and “Peace” alongside dancers on the North Lawn.

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official pictures #BTSxUNGA

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