May 31, 2022, 03:00pm
Ahead of a meeting with President Joe Biden to discuss Asian representation and address anti-Asian hate crimes, the K-pop superstars delivered remarks at the White House.
The White House briefing live stream attracted 313,000 viewers.
Jimin said through a translator that the band was devastated to hear of the recent surge of hate crimes against Asian Americans and that they were going to the White House to speak out and bring awareness.
The band's appearance is one step forward to respecting and understanding each and everyone, according to a translator.
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In 2010 they got their start, but had massive success in 2021. The group owned four of the year's top-selling songs in the U.S., and their single hit the top of the charts.
Proof, an anthology album, will be released on June 10.
The record-breaking is done by the following: Billboard, Youtube, and Guinness World Records.
Four of the top 10 best selling songs in America in 2021, with butter hitting the top spot.