The K-pop group Seventeen, one of the most popular in the world, will become a “goodwill ambassador” for UNESCO on June 26, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced on Tuesday. Culture.
“Seventeen and UNESCO share the same desire to give young people the means to lead change and meet the challenges of our century. They also inspire and support young people around the world through their music and positive energy,” commented the Director-General of UNESCO. , the French Audrey Azoulay.
“After several successful joint actions, I wanted our partnership to take on even greater strategic importance. On June 26, I will have the pleasure of welcoming the 13 members of the group to the family of Unesco goodwill ambassadors,” he rejoiced. Press release.
Billions of streams on Spotify
Seventeen, a South Korean group founded in 2015 by thirteen young artists, was the second-highest-earning group in the world in 2023, behind superstar Taylor Swift, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.
His songs have been listened to billions of times on the Spotify platform. his single I do not want to cry It has been viewed more than 275 million times on YouTube.
By becoming a goodwill ambassador during this ceremony scheduled in Paris, Seventeen “will commit to putting its talent and voice at the service of the values and mandate of the organization,” said UNESCO, whose headquarters are in Paris.
During this event, “Audrey Azoulay will give (the group) a roadmap to highlight the challenges facing young people and create opportunities for concrete changes through UNESCO programs.”
Seventeen performed in November 2023 in the large Parisian UNESCO auditorium, a cozy space that they transformed into a dance floor. All 500 tickets for the event were sold out in less than an hour.
Brazilian footballer Vinicius, Spanish actress Rossi de Palma, American actor Forest Whitaker and Italian-Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco are also UNESCO ambassadors.
Source: BFM TV
