“You wish you were dead?
I was the same too, you know. Once.
I don’t know what you’re doing, where you’re from, what’s your age - but believe me, life is really fun & it is worth living. It is worth living.”
-@BTS_twt Namjoon
#BTS#RM#SuicidePrevention
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Every year, more than 700,000 people die due to suicide.
Every death is a tragedy, leaving lasting effects on families & communities.
But, with the right support and interventions, suicide can be prevented https://t.co/IfH4ZzJBkToday is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Every year, more than 700,000 people die due to suicide.
Every death is a tragedy, leaving lasting effects on families & communities.
But, with the right support and interventions, suicide can be prevented https://t.co/IfH4ZzJBkToday is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Every year, more than 700,000 people die due to suicide.
Every death is a tragedy, leaving lasting effects on families & communities.
But, with the right support and interventions, suicide can be prevented https://t.co/IfH4ZzJBkToday is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Every year, more than 700,000 people die due to suicide.
Every death is a tragedy, leaving lasting effects on families & communities.
But, with the right support and interventions, suicide can be prevented https://t.co/IfH4ZzJBkToday is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Every year, more than 700,000 people die due to suicide.
Every death is a tragedy, leaving lasting effects on families & communities.
But, with the right support and interventions, suicide can be prevented https://t.co/IfH4ZzJBkr
OMG! It’s countdown to #2026BTSFESTA already!!!
🥳🥳🥳
“Our love will grow even stronger & more beautiful upon our return.”
-@BTS_twt Namjoon, 2024 FESTA
#BTS#BTS13thAnniversary
🖌️ @BTS_twt Namjoon shared one part of a set of painting by court painter from late Joseon era, 김유성 [Kim Yu-seong], also known as 서암 [Seoam].
The work is currently exhibited as a preview before going on auction on 11.06.
#BTS#RM#BTSonInstagram
When @BTS Yoongi applied sunscreen and wore long sleeves & wide hat, he knew what he’s doing: protecting himself from #UVRadiation☀️ which can be dangerous.
[In the second clip, he said “I don’t like getting suntanned more [than being hot]” - via @/seoulocello]
#BTS#SUGA
“Our biggest thanks and gratitude as always goes to the ARMYs all over the world.”
-@BTS_twt Namjoon at #AMAs
Congratulations, Bangtan!!!
[glad they performed #Hooligan, and glad it was recorded performance 😈]
#BTS#RM#BTSxAMAs
🚲 @BTS_twt Namjoon was biking at @Stanford University.
DYK, there are 2 art museums at Stanford: Cantor Arts Center (global, diverse art) & Anderson Collection (modern and contemporary American art)?
#BTS#RM#BTSonInstagram
📗 For something as important as a press conference on an ongoing outbreak, of course I had to have my twinning-with-@BTS_twt-Namjoon ‘Thinker’ notebook.
Mine is filled with stats, quotes, communications plans, meeting notes; Nam’s [probably] with #BTS_Arirang planning & lyrics
After having consulted the #DRC and #Uganda where the #Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus is known to be currently occurring, I determine that the epidemic constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), as defined in the provisions of IHR.
My full statement: https://t.co/EjzdjrMXHO
🖼️ “Femme au chapeau [Woman with a Hat]”, 1905, by Henri Matisse
🐟 Hanging mobile “Fish”, 1951, by Alexander Calder
Both are currently on display at @SFMOMA#BTS#RM#BTSonInstagram
🫡 @BTS_twt Jin respectfully protecting the privacy of other people in his picture by covering them with big stickers saying ‘사람’ [people]
#BTS#Jin#BTSonInstagram
The world's biggest stage. An even bigger purpose. On July 19, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show is coming to New York New Jersey Stadium, featuring superstars @Madonna , @shakira , and @bts_bighit , curated by @coldplay ‘s Chris Martin!
A FIFA World Cup first, the Halftime Show supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a landmark initiative working to raise $100 USD million to expand access to quality education and football for children around the world. Throughout the tournament, USD 1 from every ticket sold to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches will be donated to the Fund.
Casa Azul [The Blue House], now @museofridakahlo that @BTS_twt Namjoon visited recently, was where the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was born, grew up and later died.
DYK: Kahlo got polio when she was 6. It left her right leg shorter than her left, hence she wore long skirts after.
“Dear Frida & Diego,
I can’t understand all of your stories.. but life is worth living & love is so beautiful.. I became more humble.
Your legacy will shine & inspire a lot of after generations.
Thank you for your love & struggle.
Viva la vida
RM of BTS ‘26”
via @museofridakahlo
🖼️ @BTS_twt Namjoon shared “Self Portrait as a Tehuana”, aka “Diego in my thoughts”, by 🇲🇽 painter Frida Kahlo, 1943.
The painting expresses that despite Diego Rivera, her then-husband, continued betraying her with his affairs with other women, she kept thinking of him 🥺
#BTS
🖼️ @BTS_twt Namjoon shared “Self Portrait as a Tehuana”, aka “Diego in my thoughts”, by 🇲🇽 painter Frida Kahlo, 1943.
The painting expresses that despite Diego Rivera, her then-husband, continued betraying her with his affairs with other women, she kept thinking of him 🥺
#BTS
Today, I got to know a colleague, Dr @FreddyBanza5 who was deployed to MV Hondius that’s hit by hantavirus.
Much respect for his courage & dedication to jump right into actions!
I like these pics of Dr Freddy onboard MV Honsius [R] & @DrTedros speaking to him from the port [L]
🗿 @BTS_twt Namjoon was at @anahuacalli Museum 🇲🇽
Initiated by Mexican painter Diego Rivera [he was married to Frieda Kahlo too] in 1933, the Museum with 23 exhibition rooms was built using volcanic stones.
They have 23 exhibition rooms.
#BTS#Namjoon
🌋 @BTS_twt Namjoon was at Espacio Escultórico [Sculpture Garden] of @UNAM_MX
The 73 triangular ‘prisms’ - constructed from volcanic rock, formed a large circle of 120 meters in diameter.
There are 6 sculptures by Mexican artists shown at the passage of the garden.
A la gente de Tenerife,
Mi nombre es Tedros, y ejerzo como Director General de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, el organismo de las Naciones Unidas responsable de la salud pública mundial. No es habitual que escriba directamente a la gente de una sola comunidad, pero hoy siento que no solo es apropiado, sino necesario.
Quiero hablarles directamente, no a través de comunicados de prensa ni informes técnicos, sino de ser humano a ser humano, porque se lo merecen.
Sé que están preocupados. Sé que cuando escuchan la palabra “brote o epidemia” y ven un barco acercarse a sus costas, afloran recuerdos que ninguno de nosotros ha logrado superar del todo. El dolor de 2020 sigue siendo real, y no lo minimizo ni por un momento.
Pero necesito que me escuchen con claridad: esto no es otro COVID-19. El riesgo actual para la salud pública derivado del #hantavirus sigue siendo bajo. Mis colegas y yo lo hemos afirmado sin ambigüedades, y lo repito ahora. El virus a bordo del MV Hondius es la cepa Andes del hantavirus. Es grave. Tres personas han perdido la vida, y nuestro corazón está con sus familias. El riesgo para ustedes, en su vida cotidiana en Tenerife, es bajo. Esta es la evaluación de la OMS, y no la hacemos a la ligera.
En este momento, no hay pasajeros con síntomas a bordo. Un experto de la OMS está en ese barco y los suministros médicos están disponibles. Las autoridades españolas han preparado un plan cuidadoso y detallado: los pasajeros serán trasladados a tierra en el puerto industrial de Granadilla, lejos de las zonas residenciales, en vehículos sellados y custodiados, a través de un corredor completamente acordonado, y repatriados directamente a sus países de origen. Ustedes no tendrán contacto con ellos y sus familias tampoco. También quiero decirles algo más, algo que va más allá de la ciencia.
Agradecí personalmente al Presidente del Gobierno, Pedro Sánchez, la decisión de España de acoger este barco. Lo califiqué de acto de solidaridad y deber moral. Porque eso es exactamente lo que es. Quiero que sepan que la solicitud de la OMS a España no fue arbitraria. Se realizó en pleno cumplimiento del Reglamento Sanitario Internacional, el marco jurídicamente vinculante que define los derechos y obligaciones de los países y de la OMS cuando responden a eventos de salud pública de importancia internacional. Según esas normas, debe identificarse el puerto más cercano con capacidad médica suficiente para garantizar la seguridad y la dignidad de quienes están a bordo. Tenerife cumplió ese criterio y España lo honró. Casi 150 personas de 23 países llevan semanas en el mar, algunas de luto, todas asustadas, todas deseando regresar a casa. Tenerife ha sido elegida porque tiene la capacidad médica, la infraestructura y sé que la humanidad necesaria para ayudarles a llegar a un lugar seguro.
Y porque lo creo profundamente, estaré allí en persona. Tengo la intención de viajar a Tenerife para observar esta operación de primera mano, para estar junto a los trabajadores sanitarios, el personal portuario y los funcionarios que la están llevando a cabo, y para rendir mi homenaje personal a una isla que ha respondido a una situación difícil con dignidad, solidaridad y compasión. Su humanidad merece ser presenciada, no solo reconocida desde la distancia.
Como he dicho muchas veces: los virus no entienden de política ni respetan fronteras. La mejor inmunidad que tenemos es la solidaridad.
Tenerife está demostrando esa solidaridad hoy. El capitán del barco, Jan Dobrogowski, la tripulación y la empresa que opera el buque han mostrado una colaboración ejemplar en este momento tan difícil. En nombre de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, y en nombre de esos pasajeros y de sus familias en todo el mundo, agradezco al pueblo de Tenerife y a todas las demás personas involucradas.
Por favor, cuídense ustedes y cuídense los unos a los otros. Confíen en los preparativos que se han llevado a cabo. Y sepan que la OMS está con ustedes, y con cada persona en ese barco, en cada paso del camino.
Con respeto, cariño y gratitud,
Tedros