'National Treasure Jungkook': BTS Maknae Climbs Real-Time Search Trends Following 76th UN General Assembly
Following the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, September 20, BTS member Jungkook started trending online. Keep on reading for all the details.
'National Treasure Jungkook' Trends Following BTS Speech at the 76th UN General Assembly
On September 20, BTS delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the 2nd SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Moment, held at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the United States. Not only did the members give touching speeches, but the boys also performed "Permission to Dance."
BTS member Jungkook made headlines as the youngest South Korean celebrity to attend the United Nations general assembly as a special envoy.
During his intro at the United National main hall, Jungkook spread a message of empathy and love, drawing a lot of attention from over one million viewers who tuned in to watch the assembly.
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On this day, Jungkook said, "I was saddened to hear that the entrance and graduation ceremonies had to be canceled. These are moments in life you want to celebrate, and missing out on them must have been upsetting. Likewise, we were heartbroken when our long-planned concert tours had to be canceled, and for a while, we yearned for the moments we wanted to complete."
Jungkook expressed his regret over those who missed precious moments everyone lost following the pandemic. "Of course, sometimes the world seems stuck in place even if you are ready to go. Sometimes, it feels like you have lost your way. There was a time where we felt the same way." added the male idol.
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Not only did the male send out his sympathetic words, but the BTS maknae also started singing on the podium, warming the hearts of people with his clear and refreshing voice that inspires hope.
How Did People React to BTS Jungkook's Speech at the United Nations General Assembly?
Following the live stream of the assembly, numerous keywords started trending concerning BTS and Jungkook. At 10:50 PM on September 20, the phrase "Nation's Treasure Jungkook" ranked first on the real-time trends on Twitter. The male idol received unrivaled attention from all over the world. The phrase continued to stay at the top until 11 PM.
South Korean viewers did not shy away from expressing their love for Jungkook. Many have stated that Jungkook has brought pride to the country and commended him for being the world's youngest K-pop idol to give a speech at the United Nation's main hall.
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People noted that despite being the youngest member of the group, he is daring and is good with his words, able to hold his ground on such a big stage with millions of people watching. His words made people's hearts flutter.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
