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BTS at UNGA: Air time, where to watch and all about K-pop group's performance

BTS will be giving a speech and performing at the 76th United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA) as Special Presidential Envoys

With South Korea announcing that BTS will be attending the 76th United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA) as Special Presidential Envoys, Koreans and fans from all over the world are proud. The global K-pop boy group had first attended the 73rd UNGA and then again spoke at last year’s Assembly to the youth struggling during the pandemic. And this time, they’re taking up an even bigger role.

The Blue House shared that BTS will speak on the trying times that today’s youths are going through, as well as cooperate on solving global issues like climate change, poverty and discrimination. They’ve also joined campaigns like ‘Global Goals’ and ‘Youth Today’. President Moon Jae-in was impressed with the positive impact their latest single ‘Permission to Dance’ had as it comforted listeners who felt alone during the pandemic. Considering this aspect and the fact that they are first and foremost artists, BTS will also be performing.

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Air date and time

BTS’ speech and performance at the 76th UNGA will be aired on September 20 between 8 am and 8.40 am ET (9 pm and 9.40 pm KST). They are seventh on the schedule. They will also be taking part in the General Debate on September 21 at 9 am ET (10 pm KST). The group will also be interviewed along with South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in by ABC.

Where to watch

BTS’ speech and performance which is for the ‘SDG Moment’ (Sustainable Development Goals) segment will be broadcast on UN’s website, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. One can also live stream BTS’ speech and performance below.

The General Debate that BTS will be attending the next day will be broadcast on UN’s website and YouTube. One can also live stream BTS’ appearance at the General Debate below.

'Continue to shine brightly'

Proud ARMY has been trending UNGA and BTS on social media platforms to share their support. They made posts like, “BTS, pop superstars and diplomats" ON THE FRENCH MORNING NEWS NOW IF I CRY,” “Thinking about the way yoongi’s smile grew when he heard “one of the best groups bts” at unga 2018,” and “Thinking about hobi's *proud* face when namjoon finished his speech at the UN.” "Im so proud of everything that you've accomplished, and i couldn't be prouder to say that i stan the right group. Continue to shine brightly," said one ARMY. Additionally, with BTS and their fandom ARMY being named as the Global Sustainable Leaders for UN's SDG, fans tweeted, "I have always been a proud ARMY and be part of this fandom. But this makes it a whole lot more. I'm happy that I stan the right group."