BTS to return to UN as South Korea’s special envoy for post-Covid world

Name: K-pop group BTS tells young people to ‘imagine the future’ in Unicef video about Covid-19 pandemic
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South Korea hopes BTS, the new Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture, will spread hope and cheer to young people around the world

The seven-member boy band will attend major international meetings, including the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, in their new capacity

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BTS is known for promoting a message of positivity. Photo: Instagram

Park Chan-kyong

Published: 5:39pm, 21 Jul 2021Updated: 10:09am, 22 Jul 2021

K-pop boy band BTS has just received a rare non-musical title – South Korea’s special envoy for public diplomacy.

President Moon Jae-in appointed the seven-member group as the Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture, said spokeswoman Park Kyung-mee at the presidential Blue House on Wednesday.

In that capacity, the band plans to attend major international meetings, including the 76th session of the UN General Assembly slated for September, she said.

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K-pop group BTS tells young people to ‘imagine the future’ in Unicef video about Covid-19 pandemic

They will send “a message of consolation and hope for the youth around the world” and also join various activities to enhance cooperation in such issues as the environment, poverty, inequality and respect for diversity, she said.

“BTS, who have been spreading hope and positive energy and hope to the world, are expected to enhance the country’s international prestige through their activities in the post-Covid-19 era,” she added.

In 2018, the band delivered a speech at the UN to help inspire and empower young people, as part of a Unicef campaign to promote youth education, training and employment.

Last year, BTS released their first English-language single, Dynamite , to uplift spirits during the coronavirus pandemic. They also returned to the UN to talk about the struggles faced by future generations because of Covid-19, and the importance of mutual support.