K-Pop idol group SEVENTEEN recently stood on the podium at the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France. They were assigned a special session and gave speeches and performances for about an hour.
SEVENTEEN at the UNESCO Headquarters. | PLEDIS Entertainment
During their speeches, they revealed why they had no choice but to overcome despite numerous criticisms and difficulties.
Woozi, a member and producer of the group, stated, “To be fair, they had a point. So everything came down to this one question: Would we overcome these challenges together or not? We weren’t discouraged. We were too young to be discouraged. The passion of our dreams wasn’t deterred in the slightest.”
SEVENTEEN at the UNESCO Headquarters. | PLEDIS Entertainment
He believed that each of the members had their own strengths, and were able to come together as one. He then took the time to thank each of the members of the team.
세븐틴 멤버이자 프로듀서 우지가 생각하는 멤버들🥹 감동이돼..#유네스코 #세븐틴 pic.twitter.com/ng4916Ynra
— 하월_ྀི (@951004_Angels) November 14, 2023
I’d like to take this opportunity to express my thanks to the members.
S.COUPS, you are always the first to discover our strengths and foster them. Jeonghan, you’re always there for us with heartwarming words of encouragement and support. Joshua, you always make us smile and laugh. Jun, you make everyone arund you happy. Hoshi, you’re so energetic and passionate on stage, it’s almost scary. Wonwoo, you are the most thoughtful, always checking in on all of us.
The8, you’re so thorough and your work ethic is inspiring. Mingyu, you always bring nothing but positive energy with you and never complain. DK, you’re always smiling and you’re the very definition of kindness. Seungkwan, you are always working to keep our team morale up. Vernon, your sharp mind and your principles are admirable. Dino, you have been training yourself with the utmost and unwavering passion since our trainee days. Thank you. I love you all.
— SEVENTEEN’s Woozi
In regard to the forum turnout, a UNESCO official stated, “This is the first time the main hall of the headquarters has been full. The audience’s reaction to SEVENTEEN’s speech and stage was unbelievable.”
SEVENTEEN | @pledis_17/Twitter
Fans also couldn’t be more proud of them!
no one can literally top woozi’s words of affirmations towards his members. his love for his group is way beyond words and that’s what’s making them the BEST group. https://t.co/4AdfSNvh3h
— ًً (@ulthaoshi) November 15, 2023
Cried earlier and now I’m crying again https://t.co/oYOfg68fOa
— kikay SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN (@tobiobabyluvv) November 15, 2023
woozi the man of gratitude.
he shows how each member of seventeen grows up so well to represent the positive youth. they’re all indeed the sweetest, purest and heartwarming human beings who were born to be blessings in life.
thank you seventeen, thank you for being born. https://t.co/8vxFcbPrfY
— yoona ⑰ (@yoon_acoust8) November 15, 2023
this is making mE BAWL MY EYES OUT PLSLSJ no one can love seventeen more than seventeen themselves https://t.co/og9Ifz7oZY
— (@gyupov) November 14, 2023
“Teary eyes . I love you all, so much. https://t.co/0lgTWdh9X4
— 𝙰 (@minyunkiim) November 15, 2023
in another episode of no one loves seventeen more than seventeen. woozi, thank you for always making good musics. i am so proud of you. thank you for being caring to the members and express your love to them through your songs. you are a very incredible producer and singer. ily https://t.co/DykUUKyUzw
— mai (@happysvteen) November 15, 2023
SEVENTEEN signed a business agreement with the Korean National Commission for UNESCO in August last year and has been carrying out the education campaign #GoingTogether. This year, it was expanded into a global campaign by signing a tripartite business agreement with UNESCO Headquarters and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO.
Meanwhile, the UNESCO Youth Forum is an event held during the UNESCO General Assembly and is a program designed to enable the young generation to raise their voices. It is an opportunity to strengthen solidarity by sharing opinions and experiences and seeking solutions to the problems faced by the young generation. SEVENTEEN is the first time that a Korean singer has exclusively conducted a special session at this event.
