UNICEF supporters and global superstars BTS appeared at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly with a heartfelt message to young people struggling to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic. From feeling alone to feeling hopeless, the K-Pop band shared details of their own personal challenges since the pandemic started more than nine months ago. “COVID-19 was beyond my imagination. Our world tour was canceled, all our plans went awry, and I became alone. I looked up but couldn’t see the stars at night,” said the band’s leader RM at the event focused on protecting future generations. "If our voices can give strength to people, then that’s what we want and that’s what we’ll keep on doing," band member Jung Kook added.
BTS were joined by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore who shared a message of solidarity and hope with young people. “What seemed normal and familiar is now strange and new,” Fore said. “Things might not feel right now, but we can use this time to think about how we can reimagine and build a better world. You are not alone.”
BTS returned to the UN General Assembly two years after delivering a viral speech to fans and world leaders in support of their LOVE MYSELF campaign, which has raised over $2 million for UNICEF and helped children and young people all over the world spread love and kindness.
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