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  Karine Jean-Pierre:  They'll each speak first, and then the interpreter will come back up and interpret what they just said. They're not going to take any questions, they're just going to come here and give some words. Then we'll start the briefing. RM:  Thank you, Karine, for your kind words, and hi, we're BTS. It is a great honor to be invited to the White House today to discuss the important issue of anti-Asian hate crimes, Asian inclusion and diversity. Jin:   Today is the last day of the AANHPI Heritage Month. We join the White House to stand with the AANHPI community and to celebrate. Jimin:  We were devastated by the recent surge of hate crimes including Asian American hate crimes. To put a stop on this and support the cause, we'd like to take this opportunity to voice ourselves once again. J-Hope:  We are here today thanks to our ARMY, our fans worldwide, who have different nationalities and cultures and use different languages. We are truly and a...

  Kim Nam-joon: ( 00:10 ) Thank you, Mr. Secretary General, UNICEF Executive Director, and all the Excellencies and distinguished guests from across the world. My name is Kim Nam-joon, also known as RM, the leader of the group BTS. It’s an incredible honor to be invited to an occasion with such significance for today’s young generation. Last November, BTS launched the Love Myself campaign with UNICEF, building on our belief that true love first begins with loving myself. Kim Nam-joon: ( 00:41 ) We have been partnering with UNICEFs #ENDviolence program to protect children and young people all over the world from violence. Our fans have become a major part of this campaign with their action and with their enthusiasm. We truly have the best fans in the world. Kim Nam-joon: ( 01:01 ) I would like to begin by talking about myself. I was born in Ilsan, a city near Seoul, South Korea. It’s a really beautiful place, with a lake, hills, and even an annual flower festival. I spent a very hap...