The campaign aims to create an environment where youths can express their feelings and seek help.
Funds raised will be used for various mental health programs and research.
[TV Daily Reporter Kim Han-gil] The boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT) has conveyed a heartfelt message to children and adolescents worldwide.
On April 29th, at 10 a.m., TXT members (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai) held a press conference to launch the mental health support campaign 'Together for Tomorrow' at the UNICEF Korea Committee in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The campaign, created in partnership with UNICEF and Big Hit Music, aims to foster an environment where children and adolescents can freely express their feelings and seek help.
During the press conference, a campaign video featuring TXT members giving their talents was unveiled for the first time, capturing significant attention. The video centers on the theme of collective empathy and interest in fostering healthy emotional growth for children and adolescents.
Beomgyu expressed a desire for young individuals to speak openly about their feelings and not hesitate to ask for help when needed. Hueningkai shared his thoughts on the importance of recognizing emotional struggles during adolescence and reflected on how music had positively impacted his own healing process. Yeonjun, drawing from his experiences as a trainee, emphasized the importance of monitoring one's mental well-being and hoped that an environment would be established where adolescents could readily seek help.
Funds raised through this campaign will be used for various mental health programs aimed at supporting adolescents globally, including education for specialists and advocacy activities. TXT and Big Hit Music plan to donate approximately $1.4 million and engage in multiple initiatives.
This press conference highlights TXT's commitment to social responsibility beyond their musical endeavors. The youth mental health campaign is crucial in raising awareness about the psychological pressures faced by adolescents and establishing a more supportive societal framework.
By sharing their personal experiences, TXT members enhance the authenticity of the campaign. They convey the importance of discussing feelings without fear, signaling that the necessity of mental health awareness is becoming increasingly vital in society. Music serves as a healing medium for many, and the examples set by the members will likely resonate deeply with the youth facing similar challenges.
Moreover, the financial support derived from this campaign contributes to professional research and the development of programs aimed at children and adolescents. The goal of 'Together for Tomorrow' is not just to provide emotional support but also to instigate sustainable social change, which adds a profound significance to their efforts.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
Photo: An Seong-hu
