BTS on COVID-19 pandemic's mental toll, viral UN appearance

The 7 BTS contributors share their personal personal struggles during the pandemic: part 2

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Korean musical sensation BTS spread out in an exclusive interview with ABC information concerning the mental toll the COVID-19 pandemic has had on them and the depression they've handled over the past year and a half.

a number of of the band's individuals said they felt a sense of loss throughout this time once they had been unable to perform. in addition, BTS canceled their 2021 world tour because of the ongoing pandemic.

"I even have been having loads of poor ideas and questioning my aim in existence," BTS' Jimin mentioned. "i hope that COVID ends at once and we will get back to doing the performances we adore."

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South Koreans named depression regarding COVID-19 "the Corona Blue." Suga talked about he strongly empathizes with "the Corona Blue," describing it as "that feel of isolation and that every thing has come to a halt."

© Jamie Martinez/ABC

He emphasized the want for all and sundry to work together to cut back the pandemic's progression so "we can emerge from this isolation and depression just a little quicker."

BTS member J-Hope referred to the pandemic felt as if freedom changed into taken away from them and misses "the trivial daily a part of existence … after we trip or go on tour, individuals acquire in corporations and discuss with us … I get an power from these moments that I haven't been able to suppose currently."

Fellow member Jin agreed with J-Hope, "there's a lot we leave out in our daily lives. back within the day, I enjoyed drinking a glass of soju over gukbab (a Korean dish with hot soup and rice) with Suga after work. For us, those small moments brought notable joy."

© Jamie Martinez/ABC South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Korean musical sensation BTS sat down for an exclusive interview with ABC news' Juju Chang on Sept. 22, 2021.

BTS's overseas recognition is fueling hobby in and earnings to South Korea. The neighborhood is credited for bringing in billions of greenbacks every 12 months into the country. Their impact is because of the devotion of their younger fans normal together as "the army."

BTS member V observed probably the most challenging half for him has been no longer interacting with their enthusiasts.

"Most critical of all are our fanatics, who trust us, root for us and include everything about us," he pointed out. "it be been just about a year and a half, two years considering that I've had precise eye contact with ARMYs. for the reason that I don't see [them] in person, I from time to time wonder if they in reality exist. 'Do they exist? Are they nevertheless there?' I ask myself. So that is what I pass over probably the most."

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BTS' Jungkook observed he longs to perform in person for the lovers again.

"in preference to photoshoots or tv indicates, I could do concert events all day lengthy. this is the greatest loss for me," he stated.

The band invariably communicates with its fanatics, speakme freely and openly about their feelings and the issues they're facing. They used hashtags like #youthtoday and #yourstories on social media after they had been getting ready their U.N. speech.

"via this, we continue talking and we find out what the longer term generation and the young individuals are thinking about and as it goes on, issues will enhance," J-Hope said.

What the band desires to do most put up-pandemic, J-Hope pointed out, is a concert, expressing his hope that "many individuals get vaccinated, and it becomes feasible for us to soundly have a live performance. it's what the fans desire, and what we want."

"We sympathize with americans who fear vaccines, since it's a transformation," spoke of Jin. "it be understandable to be wary of some thing that did not exist earlier than. however I believe that if we're frightened of the past, we might not be capable of make growth. We should be extra positive about the vaccine with a view to create a far better future."

South Korean President Moon Jae-in agreed, announcing, "I think it is awfully important to guarantee vaccine fairness by imparting vaccines to negative and setting up countries."

ABC information anchor Juju Chang sat down with BTS and Moon in an exclusive joint interview to talk concerning the band's new role as "particular presidential envoys for future generations and tradition" to advertise international diplomacy and attract more youthful generations.

"the primary mission I aimed to achieve with BTS changed into to raise consciousness for the U.N.'s Sustainable development experience. we've completed that intention already," Moon pointed out. "It become an immense success. It changed into much extra beneficial than the UN Secretary widely wide-spread or myself delivering hundreds of speeches."

© Pool/Getty photographs South Korea's President Moon Jae-in addresses the 76th Session of the U.N. generic meeting on Sept. 21, 2021 at U.N. headquarters in big apple metropolis.

BTS made a dramatic debut Monday in its new respectable role, taking middle stage at the United countries normal meeting in big apple metropolis with a speech and a performance of their list-breaking hit "Permission to dance."

Over a million lovers tuned in are living to the generic assembly when BTS stepped up to the podium. more than 16 million individuals have due to the fact that watched the taped U.N. efficiency.

"The venue was so significant and the weather turned into so best that I didn't feel the exhaustion. We easily gave returned the awesome power we got from the viewers, so we had lots of fun performing," Jungkook referred to.

© Pool/Getty images Left to right, Taehyung/V, Suga, Jin, RM, Jungkook, Jimin and JHope of South Korean boy band BTS communicate at the SDG second adventure as part of the UN regular assembly 76th session at the United countries Headquarters on Sept. 20, 2021, in big apple city.

Moon described the track as "very attractive" and cited that the group's choreography additionally includes foreign sign language.

"It grants a message of cohesion that overcomes our adjustments," Moon spoke of.

Moon and BTS attended the U.N. prevalent assembly together to highlight local weather action, the pandemic, the value of vaccines and sustainable construction.

With BTS' appointment, Moon chose to harness the "outstanding vigor" of culture, which he talked about is steadily superseding economic or armed forces vigour. He referred to that the reach of Korean subculture "suggests national prestige" and expressed his gratitude to BTS and others representing Korean lifestyle. "I receive loads of aid from them on the diplomatic stage," he said.