BTS Invited to the White House to Talk About Anti-Asian Hate Crimes + ARMY Reactions

Once again, BTS has made their fans, especially South Korean citizens, proud! On May 26th, the Kpop supergroup BTS is officially invited to the White House. The BTS members will discuss anti-Asian hate crimes and celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with US President Joe Biden.

BTS is Invited to the White House to Talk About Anti-Asian Hate Crimes and Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

On Tuesday (31/5), BTS members — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook will meet US President Joe Biden at the White House. In addition, they will be discussing anti-Asian hate crimes at the Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month celebration. 

? NEW: On Tuesday, May 31st, global K-pop phenomenon and Grammy-nominated musical group from the Republic of Korea BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene”) will join @POTUS at the White House to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes and celebrate AA and NHPI Heritage Month.

— White House Initiative on AA and NHPIs (@WHIAANHPI) May 26, 2022

The White House released an official statement as follows:

BTS Condemn Anti-Asian Racism with #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate

Last year, BTS joined the Stop AAPI Hate movement and calls for respect and solidarity. It aimed to end the discrimination and violence against Asian people. They used their voice to condemn anti-Asian racism and shared powerful statements and heartwarming messages with the hashtags #StopAsianHate and #StopAAPIHate.

#StopAsianHate#StopAAPIHate pic.twitter.com/mOmttkOpOt

— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 30, 2021

In English:

ARMY Reactions

BTS fans expressed their excitement and pride by trending the hashtag #BTSatTheWhiteHouse, BTS PAVED THE WAY, SO PROUD OF YOU, and NAMJOON.

“I want them to become an artist who can exchange good influence and employ, not a vertical but horizontal style of leadership”
– Bang PD

BTS PAVED THE AWAY

SO PROUD OF YOU BTS #BTSatTheWhiteHouse pic.twitter.com/jkOIS6Q0iA

— Kristine Snow⁷ (OT7) ?❄️? (@Sweetbunch07) May 26, 2022

BTS went to the following:

• BBMAs
• Blue House
• AMAs
• UN
• Grammys
• Oscar’s

Next up: The White House

They’re truly such a PHENOMENAL kings !!

BTS PAVED THE AWAY !!

SO PROUD OF YOU BTS !!#BTSatTheWhiteHouse pic.twitter.com/bw4nWqvztP

— ⟬⟭ᴮᴱNinong Kookie ⁷ ⟭⟬ (@tanniekosmossss) May 26, 2022

“The scary thing about BTS,there is no limit to what we can do.” – MIN YOONGI

BTS PAVED THE AWAY

SO PROUD OF YOU BTS ?#BTSatTheWhiteHouse pic.twitter.com/K16D8uzy2c

— anju⁷✰ (slow ?) (@jjksceo) May 26, 2022

He must be so proud yet so stressed and nervous cus of this huge responsibility but ik no matter the circumstances, he’d do great! i hv my trust on him and BTS!

HUGS FOR NAMJOON!!
BTS AT THE WHITE HOUSE!!
BTS PAVED THE WAY!!#BTSatTheWhiteHouse #BTS#NAMJOON #btspavedtheway https://t.co/6NhozarbCX pic.twitter.com/DYVSjsYuCl

— Joonie_bear (@Moonsbabie_) May 26, 2022

The Best Leader in the World, Kim Namjoon Never Ending Saga.. ??
BTS PAVED THE WAY

SO PROUD OF YOU BTS ?#BTSatTheWhiteHouse pic.twitter.com/ketOEngoGJ

— Sin • 신타 ? PROOF (@malovethv) May 26, 2022

More ARMY reactions:

• Thank you for inviting them!! They’re really one of the best representatives.
• Thank you for inviting them. Their platform and influence will definitely spread the message to many others.
• The fact that Bangtan is the first k-pop artist who will go to the White House to address anti-Asian hate crimes & discrimination. BTS really shows how they influence the people around the world. Best boys!
• Thank you for inviting them. Good people like them with powerful messages deserve bigger platforms. They make the world a better place.
• This is so huge. from the U.N. to the blue house and now the white house. only BTS could do this; their voices are so powerful I’m so proud of them

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