BTS and Lady Gaga are two of the performers on the upcoming YouTube's virtual graduation ceremony, called "Dear Class of 2020."
The sensational K-pop boy band has been confirmed to be part of the artists who will perform and speak on the online graduation ceremony to be held on YouTube. The said event is to give honor to those supposed to have graduated this year, but because of the current pandemic coronavirus, most of the expected culmination and awarding programs were postponed or canceled. It is a huge privilege that the Bangtan Boys were chosen to represent Asia.
Aside from the "Queen of Pop" Lady Gaga, other well-known personalities around the world are invited to grace the said event. Former United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are also expected to be present. Robert M. Gates, former Secretary of Defense, is also one of the guests. Former Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, Malala Yousafzai, and Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai are also confirmed to partake.
According to news, the Obamas have planned to pursue the virtual graduation in cooperation with Reach Higher and YouTube Channel. It is known that the Obamas have spoken in numerous graduation rites, which they have been lauded many times for delivering influential speeches.
"I've always loved joining commencements - the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. Even if we can't get together in person this year, Michelle and I are excited to celebrate the nationwide Class of 2020 and recognize this milestone with you and your loved ones," said the former U.S. President in his tweet.
Here is the complete detail of the virtual graduation rites:
DEAR CLASS OF 2020
A Virtual Graduation Event
June 6 | 12:00 PM PST
YT. BE/DEARCLASSOF2020
Commencement Speakers
President Barack Obama
Michelle Obama
BTS
Lady Gaga
Sec. Robert M. Gates
Sundar Pichai
Sec. Condoleeza Rice
Malala Yousafzai
With Special Appearances By:
AsapSCIENCE Kelly Rowland
Alicia Keys MR. Kate
Chloe x Halle The Try Guys
Dude Perfect Zane Hijazi
Jackie Aina Zendaya
The main objective of the Obamas is to make those students who were supposed to march on their graduation ceremony to feel that they are being valued as individuals who have been working hard to achieve their aspirations.
