{"id":31930,"date":"2022-06-01T11:47:28","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T11:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/k-pop-supergroup-bts-meets-biden-speaks-at-white-house\/"},"modified":"2022-06-01T11:47:28","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T11:47:28","slug":"k-pop-supergroup-bts-meets-biden-speaks-at-white-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/k-pop-supergroup-bts-meets-biden-speaks-at-white-house\/","title":{"rendered":"K-pop supergroup BTS meets Biden, speaks at White House"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-0\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__large__nEccO body__base__22dCE body__large_body__FV5_X article-body__element__2p5pI\">WASHINGTON, May 31 (Reuters) &#8211; South Korean boy band BTS, a fundraising juggernaut for US social justice causes, met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday to discuss hate crimes targeting Asians.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-1\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__large__nEccO body__base__22dCE body__large_body__FV5_X article-body__element__2p5pI\">The K-pop stars made brief statements to reporters prior to the meeting, calling for a halt to crimes targeting Asian Americans.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-2\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__large__nEccO body__base__22dCE body__large_body__FV5_X article-body__element__2p5pI\">&#8220;We were devastated by the recent surge of hate crimes, including Asian American hate crimes,&#8221; band member Jimin said through a translator.  &#8220;To put a stop on this and support the cause, we&#8217;d like to take this opportunity to voice ourselves once again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"registration-prompt__container__2jf5K registration-prompt__inline__2WDU- article-body__element__2p5pI article-body__inline-registration-prompt__1-N9W\">\n<div class=\"registration-prompt__text-content__o0YET\">\n<h5 data-testid=\"Heading\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__white__3r45t text__medium__1kbOh text__heading_5__2krbj heading__base__2T28j heading__heading_5__2A2g- registration-prompt__heading__3fq-h\">Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com<\/h5>\n<p><button data-testid=\"Button\" class=\"button__button__2Ecqi button__secondary__18moI button__round__1nYLA text-button__container__3q3zX registration-prompt__button-text__3kTtQ\" type=\"button\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"Text\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__inherit-color__3208F text__bold__2-8Kc text__default__UPMUu text-button__medium__113uZ\">Register<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-3\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__large__nEccO body__base__22dCE body__large_body__FV5_X article-body__element__2p5pI\">The meeting came as Asian American and Native Hawaiian \/ Pacific Islander month in May drew to a close following a sharp upswing in hate crimes against the community in the past year.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-4\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__large__nEccO body__base__22dCE body__large_body__FV5_X article-body__element__2p5pI\">Attacks against people of Asian descent have escalated as some politicians and pundits have encouraged Americans to blame China for COVID-19.  read more <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-body__element__2p5pI\" data-testid=\"gallery-0\" domain=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\" article_url=\"\/world\/us\/south-korean-k-pop-supergroup-bts-visit-biden-white-house-2022-05-31\/\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__detail__3ZG21\">\n<div class=\"caption__container__1o2DX inline-gallery__caption__1BuRa\">\n<p data-testid=\"Body\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__white__3r45t text__regular__2N1Xr text__small__1kGq2 body__base__22dCE body__caption__3L8vY caption__text__GE-bd caption__collapsed__XIFyB\">Members of the K-Pop band BTS (not in order) Kim Taehyung, Kim Seokjin, Jeon Jeongguk, Kim Namjoon, Park Jimin, Jung Hoseok and Min Yoon-gi makes statements against anti-Asian hate crimes and for inclusion and representation during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, US, May 31, 2022. REUTERS \/ Leah Millis  <\/p>\n<p><button data-testid=\"Button\" class=\"button__button__2Ecqi button__ghost__1gV9w button__round__1nYLA text-button__container__3q3zX caption__readmore__V8B-O caption__collapsed__XIFyB\" type=\"button\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"Text\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__inherit-color__3208F text__bold__2-8Kc text__default__UPMUu text-button__medium__113uZ\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-5\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__large__nEccO body__base__22dCE body__large_body__FV5_X article-body__element__2p5pI\">While the meeting was closed to press, the White House said one goal was to &#8220;discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion and BTS &#8216;platform as youth ambassadors who spread a message of hope and positivity across the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-6\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__large__nEccO body__base__22dCE body__large_body__FV5_X article-body__element__2p5pI\">The musicians are known for using their lyrics and social campaigns aimed at empowering youngsters since making their debut in 2013. Their fan base extends into older demographics, tying their spending clout to an internet-savvy generation that harnesses the power of social media.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-7\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__large__nEccO body__base__22dCE body__large_body__FV5_X article-body__element__2p5pI\">In June 2020, BTS fans raised about $ 1 million in one day in the #MatchAMillion online campaign for US social justice causes, matching the band&#8217;s donation to Black Lives Matter.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-8\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__large__nEccO body__base__22dCE body__large_body__FV5_X article-body__element__2p5pI\">The group&#8217;s management Big Hit Music said it was honored to be invited to the White House.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-9\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__large__nEccO body__base__22dCE body__large_body__FV5_X article-body__element__2p5pI\">&#8220;As we are visiting as artists representing South Korea, we look forward to discussing various topics including inclusion, diversity, anti-Asian hate crimes, culture and art,&#8221; Big Hit Music said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"registration-prompt__container__2jf5K registration-prompt__inline__2WDU- article-body__element__2p5pI\">\n<div class=\"registration-prompt__text-content__o0YET\">\n<h5 data-testid=\"Heading\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__white__3r45t text__medium__1kbOh text__heading_5__2krbj heading__base__2T28j heading__heading_5__2A2g- registration-prompt__heading__3fq-h\">Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com<\/h5>\n<p><button data-testid=\"Button\" class=\"button__button__2Ecqi button__secondary__18moI button__round__1nYLA text-button__container__3q3zX registration-prompt__button-text__3kTtQ\" type=\"button\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"Text\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__inherit-color__3208F text__bold__2-8Kc text__default__UPMUu text-button__medium__113uZ\">Register<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-testid=\"Text\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__default__UPMUu sign-off__text__PU3Aj\">Reporting by Steve Holland and Doina Chiacu;  Additional reporting by Jeff Mason and Alexandra Alper;  editing by Jonathan Oatis and Richard Chang<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"Body\" class=\"text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__regular__2N1Xr text__large__nEccO body__base__22dCE body__large_body__FV5_X article-body__element__2p5pI\">Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>    .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON, May 31 (Reuters) &#8211; South Korean boy band BTS, a fundraising juggernaut for US social justice causes, met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday to discuss hate crimes targeting Asians. 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