Rosé of Blackpink Surprises at APEC Summit
Jill Biden Extols the Korean Pop Star’s Advocacy for Mental Health
Renowned K-pop sensation Rosé, a member of the girl group Blackpink, unexpectedly graced the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. The surprise appearance, orchestrated by US First Lady Jill Biden, showcased the influential star’s commitment to championing mental health awareness. The event, held at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, aimed to underscore the significance of addressing mental health issues.
Introducing Rosé as a “global star dedicated to leveraging her influence for the betterment of society,” First Lady Jill Biden emphasized the intrinsic value of the star’s advocacy.
During the event, Rosé candidly shared her struggles with the negative impact of social media and the daunting task of navigating public scrutiny. Despite her immense following, the K-pop idol revealed feeling vulnerable to criticism, expressing that she often grapples with a sense of inadequacy no matter her efforts.
In a poignant reflection, Rosé underscored the imperative nature of destigmatizing conversations surrounding mental health, underscoring the significance of acknowledging and addressing these challenges. In alignment with this sentiment, First Lady Jill Biden emphasized the crucial role of openness and dialogue in empowering individuals to confront mental health issues.
Furthermore, Kim Kun-hee, wife of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, highlighted the issue of Korea’s competitive culture and its potential impact on mental health. She expressed hope for the mitigation of these challenges through dedicated mental health initiatives.
Expressing gratitude for Rosé’s notable advocacy, the spokesperson for the Office of the President, Lee Do-woon, hailed the global influence of K-pop and Korean culture, anticipating the continued dissemination of uplifting messages and emotive expression through music.
Rosé, a member of the world-famous girl group Blackpink, made a surprise appearance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
According to the White House, US President Joe Biden’s wife, Jill Biden, invited Rose to an event to emphasize the importance of mental health held at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California.
First lady Jill Biden introduced Rose as “a global star who uses her status as a force for the good of the world.”
According to the Associated Press, Rosé said that her huge following on social media makes her feel vulnerable, especially when people criticize her.
“I feel like some things I do are never good enough,” Rose said. “No matter how hard I try, people will have their own opinion.”
However, no matter how difficult it is, it is important to talk about these things, and he said, “Mental health, just like physical health, can only be maintained if we take care of it.”
First lady Jill Biden said, “These problems are hidden, kept secret, and ignored, but healing can only begin when they are revealed and discussed honestly.”
President Yoon Seok-yeol’s wife, Kim Kun-hee, who attended the event, cited Korea’s excessive sense of competition as a problem and said, “I hope these problems will be cured through mental health programs,” according to the Spokesman of the Office of the President Lee Do -woon.
He also thanked Rosé for sharing his experience and said, “The global influence of K-pop and Korean culture is incredible. I look forward to conveying emotion through music and positive messages in the future.”
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