Following their stellar performance and speech at the 2021 United Nations General Assembly, NBC News Now Anchor Aaron Gilchrist takes a closer look at why K-pop group ‘BTS’ is getting involved in global activism, and why it’s working.
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💜🙏with BTS in it! Cooler 😎
BTS 💜💜💜
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I’m so proud to be BTS’s ARMY who is doing what’s best for this world right now
they deserve so much respect
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Pls this is getting irritating, I think yall missed the point of the video
I love BTS. They are amazing musicians and amazing humans.
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Well done! BTS 💜
Im 32 and I have learnt more with bts that I could at my age
We will always do our best to have impact on the world thanks for your comment
Isn’t that the truth. they introduce us to so many things. From the books they are reading to plants, to games, to new dances. countries & languages. They are really giving us an all around education.
I still have little respect for the UN but if BTS is there I’ll tune in
We are proud of BTS and their message to empower young people around the world and bring attention to important matters! Love BTS 💜
Thank you for talking about this.
So proud of BTS and proud to be ARMY. Their actions and lyrics encourage us everyday to be better citizens and human beings. I know I am not the only one here who often thinks “What would Namjoon do?”
Wow thanks for your support and encouraging words we all love you 💓💓 and will always do our best to keep you happy
Carl Sagan is way better than bts.
Carl Sagan actually WORKED FOR A LIVING
Unlike a 7 freak boy group.
Carl Sagan was responsible for the best and most important photo EVER taken of Earth, THE PALE BLUE DOT 🔵.
the last photo Voyager 1 ever took.
You are extremely misinformed if you don’t think they worked for a living. The role that they play in their own country is literally at the point of diplomacy. They not only have to work to make music, but work to be huge figures for their country. On top of that they had hours of training, and I mean most of the day for many years to even get to this level of where they are now. They literally started out as nothing from a company that was failing, and now are one of the top groups with one of the top labels. They built that whole company back up. To say they haven’t worked for a living is asinine. They may not be scientists but they are business men for they own stock in their own company and are entrepreneurs in entertainment and music. They work very hard for a living.
@yuzuchen also, bts visited Epstein Island aks p3d0 island aka Little St. James Island, many times. Flight logs will prove it.
Also, bts released coronavirus into the world.
BTS are evil and will all hang.
@Galaxy Rain You are so ignorant that I couldn’t help but laugh so hard. I shouldn’t waste my time responding to you but I couldn’t help it just to enlighten you a bit…. BTS has been working for 8years non-stop. In a year, the only vacation they had before was 1 month which they spent with their families in Korea. Fans know that… For your information and knowledge, corona virus started in Wuhan Province in China… Pls read the news or do some research. Pandemic is almost 2 years now and you still don’t know its origin? It’s from China. I can’t believe you don’t know that. Even elementary students know that. For a matter of fact, BTS members are Koreans and they live in South Korea…… Your ignorance is so shameful. You don’t deserve my time. This will be my last comment
@Galaxy Rain looks like you forgot to take your meds,
go take your meds bec I can tell your head is not functioning properly
“We might have made UN more cool than it used to be”. Yes, indeed! Thank you so much for your acknowledgement USG, Melissa Flemming!
Proud of BTS. You’re voices and the voices you represent have been heard. I cried during their speech with overwhelming pride.
I am a proud army from the Philippines 🇵🇭💜💜💜💜
BTS are so down to earth and so humble. BTS are incredible artists. They incredible music writers and music producers. They write their own music. BTS writes from the heart. BTS makes masterpieces. BTS music is so relatable. BTS songs always have a meaning behind it. BTS loves to keep you thinking. Almost every song has a story behind it. That what I love about BTS. BTS makes you feel that you are not alone in the ups and downs of life. BTS uplifting songs and lyrics and their love myself message is the reason why BTS has become so big. BTS message of self love has inspired youth all over the world. BTS has changed a lot of life’s. BTS Tech’s us to love ourselves for who we really are. And to better the human race with kindness and love.
The good impact of BTS to the world is immeasurable. Even before the UNGA, BTS and ARMY have been involved in social activities especially in helping the children. In Korea alone, BTS members have donated (unpublicized) millions to schools and hospitals to upgrade school facilities and help children with cancer respectively… They are good people to begin with. This is why when they speak, we listen. 💜
I wouldn’t say the UN is “more cool” because there wasn’t a strategic plan to make it so. If they had an action plan that engaged today’s youth, then that would make them seem cool. What BTS did was make them known to the younger generation.
“Magic shop” a song everyone need to listen….#BTS: love yourself, stand up no matter the color of your skin or where you came from…..
When I’m feeling lost or defeated I listen to magic shop and it really does make me feel better.
@Smartgirl Smartgirl Indeed
I LOVE YHIS BOYS.. i am 44yo and My husband is 49yo My parents also.. We love them.. There impact to us is so strong.. They are Positive, inspiration and Ofcourse they have great Heart and Talented
Thank you for this video. 💜💜💜
Inviting artists to speak and perform at the UN to send UN’s message across the younger generation is a cool thing. BTS has a lot of fans and i hope fans heed BTS’ call to make this world a better and peaceful place to live in.
I got interested to the song Magic Shop because it was written and produced by Jungkook himself. I got curious what kind of music and lyrics he could give his fans. After hearing it, I admired him even more. It seemed like he opened up his heart and soul to us. It’s so encouraging, reassuring, and heart warming. I hope the general listeners take time to understand the lyrics of their songs so they could fully appreciate BTS and understand why they got so many fans.
BTS deserves Novel Peace Prize.
May or may not happen. Don’t get your hopes up too high.
Maybe not yet, but if ARMY help spread positivity maybe their impact will reach further so maybe in the future.
And sorry, I’m not saying that ARMY aren’t trying to help make positive changes, there is plenty of evidence for it, but there are still many within the fandom that are quick to jump into keyboard battles over some minor things. As a whole I feel ARMY can be powerful in making a better future as long as we follow BTS’s examples.
Really good coverage, except I’m not sure what the point of the off-tangent mention of Blackpink was for.
Because BP are also ambassadors for UN sustainable goals.
If the next album is Welcome Yourself …
Their albums with ‘Yourself’ in it are, ‘Love Yourself: her’ ‘Love Yourself: tear’ ‘Love Yourself: answer’ and ‘Face Yourself’ that’s just 4, and they have 33 albums, I wouldn’t mind having a fifth one
La letra de sus canciones y ellos mismos inspiran y nos hacen reflexionar.
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I love this documentary 💜
So nice to see some reporting on the deeper reasons army loves them so much.
Proud of BTS and ARMY! Together we made big things!💜
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I doubt I would have ever learned about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals if I had not watched their presentation at the UN.
Thank you for covering this story💜
See they are really paving the way for kpop, like they mentioned others just by talking abt bts….
Legendary icons. They are such role models for so many of us and they have brought millions of people together worldwide. I am so proud of them.
Thanks nalisha for your support and encouraging words we the BTS family love you
Just proud of them💜
Bare in mind, at least 39% of the fan base is over 30yrs of age! The problems of life don’t go away because you grew up and BTS speaks to that! We are proud fans who have not only learned to love ourselves through BTS, but have become better at loving others!! We are so proud of BTS!💜
Yes! Lots of people of all demographics love them. I don’t have to be a teenager to relate to their message, enjoy their amazing talents or admire their work ethic.
@develdime Definitely!💜
Yesss I’m 33💜
I think you are underestimating BTS. Statistics proof that we have an about even split into a quater of teens, a quater of 20 somethings, a quarter in their 30s and a quarter 40 and older. Try XCeleste video “This is BTS” or “This is Army” instead of that rather stupid census.
Im proud of you Bts💜
I never cared about UN… That is until BTS comes into the picture. Hahahaha. So.. considered it is successful.
That’s our precious BTS!! 😭💜
@vante you are in the news with BTS
Oh yes so proud of you BTS .
Btw magic shop is really a good song..the lyric , the music and their voice are perfect
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Los chicos de BTS son unos artistas únicos e increibles … leyendas dando un mensaje positivo e inteligente a traves de sus músicas y acciones …
BTS son unos seres humanos con carisma y con sentimientos en sus canciones que son fuera de serie, esa humildad y sinceridad de la musica que producen tocan el corazon de cualquier persona que realmente desea tener buenos valores en la vida
Finally a feature that shows the heart of BTS. Thank you for showing that they go beyond the typical bubblegum pop that most people assume from them.
Thank you for talking about the impact of bts’ song lyrics. Because that is the first thing to set them apart from others. The heart felt relatable messages in their lyrics is finally being recognized by even the US medias. Now I can die in peace knowing majority of people are acknowledging that bts is not only about handsome faces, amazing dance moves and catchy melodys. They perfectly deliver beautiful messages.
I’m an older Army in early 50 raising two teenagers. BTS message made an Impact to me that I encouraged my children humility, to be respectful, and be an example to others. They both love the boys.
BTS have helped so many people and touched many hearts. It is not only the young that connect to BTS though. There are very many ARMY who are in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and beyond. I am 60 years old myself and have been ARMY for about 5 years. I am very proud to be an active part of the ARMY community.
I’m so proud of BTS. They started out with a Bankrupt Indie company, called Big Hit, who only represented one group, BTS. All with separate personalities. They share so much with us as fans. They make me, as a fan, feel brave with their impassioned words, thoughts & lyrics. BTS face racism but still step into the spotlight and highlight issues that are important. BTS makes me want to participate in society and make it a better place to live. ALSO: I’ve been a member another fan group before, nothing as philanthropic or fun as following BTS or being BTS ARMY. The BTS ARMY is also here to be a part of BTS changing the world. We got their backs!
Big Hit did represent other artists before BTS- 8Eight, 2AM, Glam and Homme (of which Lee Hyun was a member). Otherwise I agree with everything you said!
We are so very proud of BTS and the way they bring their message globally to all people, young and old!!! I will be turning 68 yrs old on the date of their first live concert at LA’s SoFi Stadium since the pandemic began!!! So happy for them as they sold out all 4 nights!!!
I’m so proud that BTS has been representing the youth and speaking about mental health, social and political issues since the beginning. It’s not just a concept they’ve been trying to show as an idol group. They’ve been very consistent with their message, so you’ll know that whatever words that come out of their mouths are true and genuine and not forced just because they were asked to by the UN.
We LOVE BTS
BTS never stop inspiring others with their posivity and I love what they are now doing with the permission to dance message. They are a true blessing to this world and are making it a better place with everything they do, those who hate would do good to learn from them & understand what they are truly about & why they are so loved and admired by many✌❤
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UN now way cooler with bts in it
We value the works of UN! We love BTS!! And together, we promise to work hard to make a better world 💜
I’m so proud of BTS 💜
Thank you NBC for letting other people know why BTS was in UN, and hopefully instead of insults they get to share their ideas and feelings about the situation we are in right now
They are amazing. They make my life so much happier.
So proud of my boys.
BTS is consistent with their empowering message n mental health concerned since debut , but BP never talked about climate change in their music or ANY social theme, only become high end fashion brand ambassador that probably are the biggest contributor for environmental damage . BP wear fast fashion which are not sustainable . Popularity over Integrity , smh
Thx NBC for covering this.
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We are proud of it 💜
7youth icons God bless our BTS family our BTS family is our universe thank you God for creating this 7angels Bts is the best bts deserves more and more respect. Me and my family fans of Bts from India
BTS IS JUST THE BEST 💜💜💜💜💜
You cant deny BTS influence and positivity through their music,lyrics and artistry, only BTS can deliver—full stop!!! 💜💜💜💜💜
BTS have been UN ambassadors for a few years now, since 2018 I believe so it wasn’t surprising to see them there
Proud moment for ARMY
As an Army, I’m so proud of BTS and all that they have done. From humble beginnings, they have made it big and are still humble, respectful, and handsome men. Keep it up BTS! 🙂💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Salamat BTS Saranghae
glad to hear magic shop here, but it is only a small part of the mountain, so much more to be discovered
I’m proud of BTS and proud to be ARMY. Love you BTS.
We’re so proud of BTS 💜
MELISSA FLEMING UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL, UN: We had a million people tuned into that because they wanted to see BTS we’ve never had anything, anything like that at the UN, it’s breaking down the kind of institutional castle walls of the UN and giving people around the world who are fans of BTS access to the UN in a way that they haven’t before.
BTS: good people doing good ✊✊✊💜💜💜
Finally glad to see them addressing the issues and with the help of BTS and Black Pink you bring in the youth generation. So very proud of BTS for speaking out. Thank you!!!
I love this guys and they are my inspiration…they are making globally with positive messages love BTS
Ambassador of Anti-bullying Campaign but Army’s are toxic 😂😏 why would they there get out trash 🤣😏
ARMY overall is a great and kind fandom. There is toxicity in every fandom but you can’t judge a whole fandom on those people. At the end of day BTS don’t control their fans behavior.
👍👍👍✌️✌️❤✌️🤗😊good
We love BTS 💜
They walk the walk.. truly inspiring🎉🙏🙌
So glad that the UN is leveraging BTS to get their important messages out to a wide audience – can’t think of a better way to inspire and encourage action
BTS are the representative of the youth today and the UN made the best, perfect choice to let BTS represent the UN’s messages. I myself have never watched the UN speech live before BTS, and thia time I watched the UN assembly live and got to pay more attention to the UN’s messages. BTS is one of a kind rare group that has a very positive influence on young people today, which is so rare to find in the entertainment industry. You are lucky to observe this band spreading positive messages and influences on so many people during your lifetime
I’m proud to be a 58 year old ARMY. I heard Dynamite on the radio on started to listen to the music and put on English subtitles. After Black Swan, Idol I was official. Love the message they send not only to our youth but others like myself. I have several of their CDs and enjoy.
You don’t know if you are going like it, until you try it for yourself. “LOve YouRselF”
En lo personal me encantaría que alguien me explicara con manzanitas, de que manera este grupo a contribuido a cambiar al mundo, porque yo lo veo igual, o peor si es posible. Delincuencia por todos lados, asesinatos, personas que agreden a otras, secuestros, etc, etc, entonces me pregunto yo ¿Qué ha cambiado en el mundo gracias a este grupo? Lo único seria porque tienen millones de fanáticos alrededor del mundo y nada mas. Y a quienes les generan ingresos económicos es a Korea del Sur , no nos engañemos. O será también por las instituciones de beneficencia que puedan tener, pero eso lo hacen la mayoría de los artistas y muchos de ellos sin necesidad de hacer tanto alarde.
Al menos yo no le hayo otra explicación. Si estoy equivocado, sorry. El grupo como tal, me gusta, pero no soy fanático de ellos.
all army are so proud of BTS
💜💜💜💜so proud of BTS 💜💜💜💜
Yeeees! So proud of you BTS😭😍