(CNN) Korean pop supergroup BTS appeared at the White House press briefing on Tuesday and will meet with President Joe Biden as part of a visit aimed at discussing Asian inclusion and representation and addressing anti-Asian hate crimes and disinformation. "While many of you may know BTS as Grammy-nominated international icons they also play an important role as youth ambassadors promoting a message of respect and positivity," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. Each member of the boy band spoke at the podium -- most in Korean -- following Jean-Pierre's introduction. "Hi, we're BTS and it is a great honor to be invited to the White House today to discuss the important issues of anti-Asian hate crimes, Asian inclusion and diversity," he said. The rest of the group, speaking through an interpreter, said they "joined the White House to stand with" the AAPI community "and to celebrate."

Source: CNN June 01, 2022 04:14 UTC