ToplineK-pop superstar group BTS delivered remarks at the White House on Tuesday ahead of a meeting with President Joe Biden to discuss Asian representation and address anti-Asian hate crimes and disinformation. Members of the K-pop supergroup BTS speak as they join White House press secretary Karine ... [+] Jean-Pierre during the daily briefing at the White House on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ASSOCIATED PRESSKey FactsAs many as 313,000 viewers tuned into the White House briefing live stream, where each member of BTS delivered remarks. J-Hope said the band was at the White House thanks to their fans, and Jungkook added the band believes music is an amazing unifier, “transcending languages and cultural barriers,” according to a translation. Anti-Asian hate crimes rose 339% in 2021 compared to the year prior, according to the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism. TangentSelena Gomez hosted a forum with First Lady Jill Biden last week at the White House to bring awareness to mental health resources.

Source: Forbes May 31, 2022 23:42 UTC