The boy group SEVENTEEN will officially begin their duties as UNESCO Youth Ambassadors.

Source: Reporter Seo Ye-won

[The FactㅣReporter Kim Saet-byeol] According to management company Pledis on June 26, SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The 8 , Vernon, Dino) will attend the UNESCO Youth Ambassador Appointment Ceremony taking place at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France at 10:30 this morning (local time).

At the ceremony, SEVENTEEN will receive a certificate from UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay and give a 10-minute inauguration speech. Before the ceremony, SEVENTEEN and Mrs. Azoulay will also have a short conversation.

UNESCO often appoints famous figures in different fields around the world as Ambassadors. The aim is to increase awareness and participation of people worldwide in the ideals and activities of UNESCO. SEVENTEEN is the first K-pop artist to become an official UNESCO Ambassador. This is also the first time UNESCO has appointed Ambassadors for their priority group, which is young people.

This event attracted international media attention. Popular American music magazine Billboard reported that "SEVENTEEN has added a new honor to their long list of achievements." British music magazine Clash quoted General Director Azoulay as saying: "SEVENTEEN has inspired and cheered young people around the world with their music and positive energy."

The prestigious French daily newspaper Le Figaro introduced SEVENTEEN as "one of the most famous music groups in the world" and reported on their appointment as UNESCO Youth Ambassadors. Another local weekly newspaper Paris Match said "SEVENTEEN has forged a bond with Carat (fandom name) through their music" and "they have established their status as global superstars based on their sincerity and my talent."

SEVENTEEN's UNESCO Youth Ambassador appointment ceremony was also streamed live on UNESCO's official YouTube channel.

This is a historic event for SEVENTEEN and the K-pop industry in general. This appointment shows SEVENTEEN's enormous influence around the world and their commitment to promoting positive values ​​for young people.