Using fan-sourced experiences and images, the group noted that many chose to share that they spent the past two years caring for the natural world around them. Together, BTS spoke about the events and celebrations young people missed out on due to the pandemic, but also remarked on the resilience shown by those who still found “precious moments” through trying times. “Everyone agrees that climate change is an important problem, but talking about what the best solution might be … that’s not easy.” “Maybe because we feel an encroaching sense of dread that our time on this earth is limited, we just talk about the things we mourn, and I shudder to think about mourning for the earth,” said J-Hope. Over 1 million people tuned into the live event as the band, clad in dark suits, addressed the world leaders in attendance, including Abdullah Shahid, president of the United Nations General Assembly, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.Īt the podium, the band used the opportunity to express the importance of global recovery efforts, continued protection of the environment, and the generation of young people facing multiple crises. The group also presented a pre-recorded music video of their song “Permission to Dance,” which showed them singing through the halls of the UN headquarters and dancing in the garden by the East River. The seven members of K-pop sensation BTS made a special appearance with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Moment in New York City on Monday.Īfter a speech from Moon, who introduced the group as “probably the artist that is most loved by people around the world,” the members of BTS took the stage to deliver a speech promoting COVID-19 vaccines and spotlighting the future of global youth.
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