"BTS Cheers for the Song Playing from Biden's Notebook, Saying 'Doesn't This Song Sound Familiar?'"

Biden "What You Do Makes a Big Difference"
BTS "Feeling a Great Sense of Responsibility"
Includes Scenes from Meeting with Vice President

BTS / Photo by White House YouTube Capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Nayeon] The second video of BTS's visit to the White House has been released.

U.S. President Joe Biden posted a video of BTS's visit to the White House on March 31st, lasting about 4 minutes and 51 seconds, on Twitter on the 4th (local time).

President Biden had previously posted a short 59-second video on the day of the meeting. The video begins with President Biden playing BTS's popular song "Butter" on a laptop in the White House Oval Office.

President Biden opened his arms to the BTS members sitting on the sofa and said, "I wanted you to feel as comfortable as if you were at home. Aren't you familiar with this song?" The BTS members clapped in surprise, and some danced along to the music.

President Biden said, "I started public service for citizens' rights. Even back then, famous artists helped move people," adding, "What you do makes a big difference. It is important to talk about how to eliminate hate."

On the 4th, U.S. President Joe Biden met BTS at the White House / Photo by White House, U.S.

BTS said, "When we first heard that the White House and President Biden invited us because of stopping anti-Asian hate and anti-Asian hate crimes, we thought, 'We have to go to Washington D.C. We have to meet the President,'" and added, "We sincerely thank the President for signing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law and the White House and U.S. government for their efforts to find solutions."

President Biden said, "Do not underestimate the work you do. The message you deliver is important," and added, "I am a President who is grateful to you." Leader RM responded jokingly, "I have to tell my mom."

The video also showed President Biden and BTS standing and talking, with President Biden holding and explaining a photo frame.

BTS expressed, "Thank you for giving us the important opportunity to speak on such an important topic. It reminded us what we can do as artists," and added, "We are happy to help make a positive impact and at the same time feel a great responsibility." They also said, "As Koreans and Asians, we felt this was an issue we must speak about," and "We thought there should be many more examples of the specialness that differences bring."

Meanwhile, scenes of BTS meeting Vice President Kamala Harris were also revealed. Vice President Harris said, "Hate and prejudice make people scared and feel lonely," and added, "When you speak about this, you remind them that they are not alone." BTS explained, "We wanted to give back the love we received," and said, "Today is a truly historic day for us."

President Biden posted on Twitter along with the video, "It was a pleasure to meet BTS at the White House this week. The rise in anti-Asian hate crimes requires all of us to stand up, raise our voices, and ensure hate is not safely hidden," expressing his gratitude once again.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.