B2 – Upper Intermediate
The South Korean boy band BTS has become phenomenal global sensation. There is no doubt, they have taken the world by storm. They have brought their country a lot of honor, putting South Korea on the map.
Read the article on South Korean government delegating public diplomacy roles for the world-famous boy band members.
https://www.insider.com/south-koreas-president-taps-bts-presidential-envoys-for-un-meetings-2021-7
Discussion Questions:
- What can you say about SK government’s decision to delegate a boy band as presidential envoys to international meetings?
- Should celebrities be given such roles? Why or why not?
- The SK government plans to hold various activities with BTS to help promote international cooperation in tackling global issues. What do you think of this idea?
- How would you feel if your government decided to do the same? And if they really did, who’d be the best bet for such a role?
- How can celebrities help in addressing global problems?
- Who are some celebrities in your country that are known to be putting huge efforts in certain causes? How are they contributing to your country?