BTS' Speech at the United Nations (Full Speech from 2018)

[@inthekitchenwithbelen2696]

Namjoon be talking in front of the U.N while I can't even speak in front of my class

[@brisqqueso6499]

and he's presenting in his second language (╥﹏╥)

[@mochiraya4593]

bro sameeee

[@briannamorales3605]

He said a while back that he practiced 100 times and he was extremely nervous

[@deaconnn_]

But i can present in my second language in english lel

[@hobishopeworld3108]

hahaa,i can relate to you sooo much,now i'am crying tears of joy even more!!!

[@Ari-ks7kt]

I accidentally added this to my sad songs playlist and I decided to keep there

[@anarose222]

Lol

[@karmakross3924]

BRO ME TOOOO

[@ilikechez5775]

I put it in my videos that make me cry playlist

[@ukiyo_chip3750]

Yes

[@meganoflint6645]

Lol nice

[@kyndalgordon8127]

Namjoon: *inhales* Me: *instantly starts crying*

[@transranpo]

me too though

[@ellied7665]

Yesssssss ahaha

[@alicia9093]

Yaas😂😂😂

[@moonchild4600]

Same here..

[@viannaaa.t2150]

OMG YES

[@mimilili6568]

I can't imagine that pressure RM was feeling at that time! He did the presentation basically in front of the whole world!

[@KimNamjoon_Official]

Dear Fan🤍 Thanks for your lovely thoughts and support,it’s great to know I have such a devoted fan. Much love💜💜

[@Kookie_monster_5]

@@KimNamjoon_Officialyour fan? Who are u are you rm?????!!!!

[@crimsonrainsoughttheflower1976]

The fact that he's only 24 yr old and has a Mind like this is amazing. We're only 3 yrs apart but He's qualified to be a nation president while I'm here and got confused by their mv theory .....

[@kundabhagat5119]

😂😂Agreed!👏

[@sararaees9859]

Well I am sure they too dnt have any idea abt thr mv theories.. 😂😂

[@ORANGE-ib3jd]

😂

[@jeanmateer8956]

Boi

[@olivebranch9530]

IQ of 148 Kim Namjoon-genius

[@joshbarcenilla2294]

RM doesn't stand for Rap monster anymore, it stands for REAL ME. RM isn't a monster, he's human and beautiful just like us.

[@CookieAiko]

Josh Barcenilla Why he changed his name to Rap Monster to RM? I mean I respect that, but no hate it’s kinda weird to call him RM

[@rasmitapattanaik1482]

@@CookieAiko He initially kept his name Rapmonster when they debuted ( BTS was initially a hip hop group) but as time went by, he realised that this name didn't represent him and his music ( BTS' music evolved ). So he changed his name to Real Me (RM)

[@smol.751]

@@CookieAiko but Rap Monster is weirder HAHAHAH

[@lilymochi2212]

I know that.... It’s just that I most of the time still calling him RapMon by accident

[@nokinjamir8632]

@@lilymochi2212 same

[@ilovechrisevans9664]

Imagine if he hadn't changed his name yet and he would've been up there like " Hi, I'm Rapmonster."

[@shofiamaulidia3517]

I'm glad for that.. RM 'Real Me'.. RM listen a lot from fans. Actually fans told Namjoon to change his stage name.

[@jooa926]

Oh my god.....

[@nea_9275]

Oh god I can imagine "Hi this is Rap monster from btsss" xDD

[@huh9743]

Lol wtf I was all up in my feels in these comments and then I see this 🤣

[@rebeccacaca7823]

other people: wow bts are so inspirational army:

[@HelloJungkook-t2o]

He don't talk too much but when he do it's feels so Right

[@sunflowerselena]

He using words I’ve never used in my life this man knows English better then I do. We purple you BTS!

[@moxii5271]

That's actually pretty sad

[@taehyungsfingers1209]

That’s exactly what I said 😂

[@Slytherin_Jun]

Than*

[@suparnachatterjee2964]

Yes WE ARMYS PUPLE BTS

[@angieumanzor6184]

that's pretty sad even though you used the wrong 'Than" in the sentence lol

[@tiramiisu0]

“I just tried to jam myself myself into the molds that other people made.” felt that 🤪

[@huzyc473]

Tbh the only other time he said jam on camera was the "you got no jams" so i was trying not to laugh-

[@taeguciboi7602]

@@huzyc473 same😂💜🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷

[@hanaritos]

Jimin: 🤡

[@grixll]

@@hanaritos LMAOO BYEE 💀💀💀

[@isearchedgirlskissing]

Same...

[@kyndalgordon8127]

“No matter who you are, Where your from, Your skin color, your gender identity, Just speak yourself” NOW THAT IS A POEM

[@yeri3429]

donald trump could never

[@melodyluvsyou]

hyunjinnie tf you mean this korean man can speak english better than donald trump 😳✌🏻

[@yeri3429]

Melody what ?. i was clearly saying donald trump could never be as good as namjoon lmfao . what are you saying bruh

[@melodyluvsyou]

hyunjinnie NONO I WAS AGREEING WITH YOU WOZNWDONWFK I DIDNT MEAN IT LIKE THAT LMAOOOFJEJFJ

[@yeri3429]

Melody OH LMFOAJDJAHDGD

[@honeyhong24]

"And maybe I made a mistake yesterday, but yesterday's me is still me. Today, I am who I am with all of my faults and my mistakes. Tomorrow, I might be a tiny bit wiser and that would be me too. These faults and mistakes are what I am, making up the brightest stars in the constellation of my life. I have come to love myself for who I am, for who I was, and for who I hope to become" - RM. Well said! A very good speech. I have always heard of BTS, I hear some of their songs, but this is the first time I really pay attention to them. I'm not the kind who has a favourite artist or band but these guys, have so much depth in them, so genuine and talented and I can see why they've touched so many hearts all around the world with their personalities. I must say, I may be late to the party but I'm starting to be an ARMY!

[@Navu_103]

I'm sure then that this will be the best ever decision of your life, dear ❤.

[@playrewindff]

Find a man that looks at you the way Jin looks at RM while he's speaking

[@biggusdickus7815]

xd

[@Bumpinthat2000]

Lmao

[@lizkain6668]

And Tae

[@namjoonvsonion333]

😂

[@madhulikanakirikanti9503]

Ikr

[@tiyannat9766]

I don’t even listen to BTS but I can agree that their efforts to change the world for better are amazing and more artists should attempt to make the same efforts as this.

[@Kimberly-ql2pl]

Thank you for showing your support. I'm glad that you clicked on this 💜 I hope you take care of yourself properly.

[@LuLuBear1313]

Now 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 is what I love to see 💜💜💜💜 Someone who doesn’t even listen to their music but still understands the message they try to convey. I love that you’re not degrading them for not singing in English or “looking like girls”. I love that you are mature enough to see past that to hear the powerful message they give in all of their songs and speeches. Sorry, I’m ranting.

[@aaliyah6786]

Emma Smith exactly. I wish my dad was like this. He calls them “unisex” and “just another boy band” or something. It really makes me angry

[@nancyrana1870]

Thank u so much

[@yoongi7629]

Gottaluvtaetae i wouldve stabbed him by now😳

[@cei9514]

"and maybe I made a mistake yesterday. But yesterday's me is still me." I had to pause the video the just appreciate that for a second

[@ruri-chansimp8502]

Ceinwen V omg i seen this comment right when he said this 🤩

[@karmakross3924]

Same man sameeee

[@nastyyona]

Bruh I was just scrolling through the comments and as I started reading this one RM starting saying it and I was so scared 😂

[@Sahenaa]

Whenever I feel depressed or overthink I came here to listen to this masterpiece, It literally gives me hope... I just wanted to thank Rm and other BTS members like how they saved my life and me...They really helped me, Watching them being motivated gives me motivation..Hoping to see them one day and wanted tell them how they saved me.

[@meline4524]

his smile After he says "we truly have the best fans in the world" omg he really loves us... im crying

[@jesuslaguna175]

ur profile photo tho kekkekeke i stand

[@sabrinarenee8204]

YEEEEEEEEEEES i noticed and my heart melted

[@thisbitchshonest7171]

he doesn't even know you come on

[@rahailraizan8158]

taeyng

[@koko-gk6rs]

I went awww

[@luvlytani]

Bias? Wrecked. RM? President. Speech? Beautiful. Emotions? Insane. Vote RM for president.

[@crustygorll]

Hotel? Trivago

[@dawn1301]

I vote for kim namjoon!!

[@danielamadariaga7366]

Rest if the ground? Not knowing what's going on

[@_olivia852]

Wig? Snatched

[@esperanzaarroyo101]

@@dawn1301 me too

[@taebaebae5464]

Now we need Skit: United Nations Speech. We need this on the next album. We need to have this empowering speech on repeat.

[@caitsil3366]

I really, really hope this happens!!

[@Warm_Winter_Nights]

They're not releasing an album next. They're releasing a Japanese single first. And then, maybe an album

[@chulol7935]

YES no more of that "and the billboard music award goes to"

[@henmaydostuff8338]

PLEASE

[@alperry02]

That is s great suggestion!

[@Clauscga]

A little reminder this guy was part of Korea's brightest and smartest students, maybe some of you don't think or believe but BTS wouldn't reach the heights it reached if weren't for this young man, a 19 year old who saved Big Hit from bankruptcy and brought BTS to stardom, I do really believe in him and his intelligence. I love him so much, so sad that people don't support him the way he REALLY DESERVES! 7💜💜💜🇰🇷💜💜💜💜 Kim Nam-Joon and BTS deserve the entire world! 💋

[@babykhadija6025]

2034. My kids : who’s ur favorite president. Me: KIM NAMJOON

[@jesuslaguna175]

im going to use this

[@loveyourself2051]

Same

[@lilymochi2212]

2034. My kids: what’s ur favorite song? Me: *sings 205 songs in Korean and 1 song in english*

[@nippledippers7329]

@@lilymochi2212 and the one english song is dynamite 😌😌

[@kokonut.K]

Yes, he is for us the leader forever 😌

[@reet2538]

"Whatever namjoon say just sounds right." -Jackson wang

[@pratikshasingha5740]

BFF Goals Hun

[@ViviBunny.]

omg jakcson XD

[@Veronika-vy5ou]

Facts

[@astrzkh9932]

he's the conclusion to me. -jackson 😭

[@lavoorinarsimha5820]

When did Jackson said that plz anyone tell me

[@평범한한사람]

And we should never forget he learned English from FRIENDS

[@lucyl15]

Lollipop Kee wait wtf he did ?

[@평범한한사람]

Watch the ellen show and you’ll see what i mean ;)

[@jeslynsavage1972]

NEVER EVER

[@katja1521]

@@jeslynsavage1972 He said so on the Ellen Show xD

[@Gumballdumball]

a language genius indeed

[@defaultid4760]

Today in our school's assembly, the topic was "Love Yourself" and this video was shown. Couldn't be more proud💜

[@remas4798]

Oh so proud 🥹💜💜💜

[@emmanuelrenteria6423]

JungkkoovJiminJhopeRMJlNsugaHaydeeEstefaniaJuarezGuzmanBTS 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💗💒🏥🇰🇷🇲🇽💍💐😍🐈📲🙏197

[@aylaault493]

We had to watch this in my History class, and they had a girl crying :( the teacher asked her why, and she said "I don't know who this man is, but his words reached my heart, and I feel like it's beating just a little stronger than before"

[@yuri-iv8kn]

@Riley_thefurry Grover i want to come to your school

[@anika1899]

i’d be crying bc i love him so much

[@clareg6927]

Ayla Ault made me have a tear in my eye

[@justiceforjiminsmissingjam4602]

Awww....only like 5 army in my school....so happy they made her feel something in her heart

[@ITEM_BRR]

@Jackal Black hOw? most people in my school would beat someone up for even saying bts's name

[@xin852]

What a nice speech. People don’t talk about youth mental health and lifestyle enough. People don’t let people do what they want in high school, it’s either fit in the mold or get bullied for your interests.

[@importanceofbeingfernest]

Xin yeah. We should dream the dreams that we yearn for, that have been shunned and nearly destroyed.

[@clarykim497]

This becomes even more profound realizing that out of all the BTS members, RM has received the most backlash. He has always been sensitive for the comments discrediting his looks, his worth, his importance to the group as a whole. To see that he, and the members as a whole, have come so far not only as musicians and artists but as people who have come to peace with who they are is just truly inspiring. Namjoon, your words are inspiring and captivating, and I pray BTS will always continue to grow and receive love and support.

[@MTetzke]

Say it louder for the ones in the back darlin!💜

[@faridzakuan980]

true though..

[@charliestorm7960]

The people who judge his looks...are just plain jealous....NAMJOON IN THE CUTEST THING EVER (this is coming from a non RM bias) NAMJOON BAIS WRECKS ME EVERY SECOND

[@briannawilliams3155]

Say it louder for the ppl in the back.

[@jiminshi1292]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@yoyberry2638]

That speech puts me into tears every time 🙂🤍💔

[@Mckennalee218]

Bro I felt like he was talking to me. Like when he was saying “What’s your name? Speak yourself..” I got emotional as heck. I have depression and anxiety and when I have a bad day I swear I put in BTS right away and I feel more calm and happy

[@kkrypt0nite]

Speak Yourself. Love Yourself. 💜

[@lanyfonok]

same here uwu

[@athenayoung4716]

I just recently made the decision to go off my antidepressants (with my doctor's help) after 7 years, and it's been a really hard first month. But I tell you what, I swear listening to BTS and diving into their message of loving yourself, is what has gotten me through this difficult time. I love them so much! 💜💜💜

[@dieversitea]

what does anxiety feel like tho

[@jihunji4773]

hope you feel better! And hope everything will be alright! There is always someone who cares! 💜

[@chesteraj7179]

*RM has officially wrecked my bias.* In all seriousness, I've never been one to suddenly change my perspective or feel differently about myself because an artist or group that I like made a heartfelt speech or said to in lyrics. I've been an army since FIRE came out and I just feel so moved by this. Their efforts to reach out to all of us out here struggling really resonates within me. It's not just a common theme in their songs; they made a whole album, collaboration with UNICEF, and use their platform whenever they can (by the way, for those who don't know, RM stands for Real Me). I was watching the light slowly fade from around me but I think I might just chase it. I think I might just try hearing my voice again. Thank you, BTS. Thanks everyone for reading this far.

[@secretarmyl1795]

Axi Platine he is my bias and he still wrecked me here lol

[@jeslynsavage1972]

YUP

[@ALittleBeautyPlace]

Now Go be free find your light that lives in your voice! You got it❤️

[@theenragedpizza659]

Rm is my bias

[@expensivegurlnamjoom8862]

I’m the total same.

[@Fairyni]

He sounds like a president. WHY ISNT HE OUR PRESIDENT

[@esperanzaarroyo101]

I know he no

[@lucille7797]

actually he is

[@bayleighcline1152]

One word. Age

[@thepansyman2247]

Because he’s not a us citizen?

[@jinmin2351]

He is A.R.M.Y's president

[@priyanshispsv]

“I could imagine that I was a superhero. I could save the world” YES YOU DID

[@nkatt1022]

WAITING FOR YOU APANMAN

[@osvaldoreinaldopuentes5127]

OffFig dlo❤💋💋

[@brijketu4055]

Of course he saved the world❤❤

[@Exen88]

I don’t follow BTS.. heard them a few times and what not. This video randomly (I suspect not) appeared on my feed and at first I thought “this might be ridiculous..” well, I just finished the video and was impressed. I didn’t realize how much they mean to this younger generation. My hats off to them. Voting for BTS for world president!

[@sharronthepotato]

Elexure Thank you for taking the time to watch it! I glad you thought about them in a good way! 💜🙏🏼

[@the_lem0ntime]

Elexure yay

[@Yuqideqiko]

thank you, and hats off to those people who can see their wise side, including you :")

[@Ayupeoo]

Oh, so BTS snatched your weave too? They took mine hostage a while ago

[@fairoadiary]

Book is Life exactly people judge without even knowing what they are about and how much they mean to us

[@nom978]

*“No matter who you are, where you’re from, your skin color, your gender identity, just speak yourself. Find your name and find your voice by speaking yourself.”* -Kim Namjoon, 2018

[@j4nn4h4sh]

Girl ur username is a completely different namjoon quote

[@Abby_ajc611]

Namjoon "speak yourself" Also Namjoon "jimin you got no jams"

[@YueMeiLiu]

@@j4nn4h4sh 😂

[@pamelabrady3166]

You did a great job on this. Well said

[@tfyouneutrallittlebody4751]

And yet they still call ma boy racist for some stuff he said when he was younger and less sensitive. hellO people can grow you know

[@reizaaroyonza357]

Imagine a 24 year old boy making a speech of 99.9% 50 year old men in the entire universe... What a blessed man he is. His parents must be so proud of him. I am too

[@moksha3140]

See that's why I am an ARMY, I know I stan a right group! Their thoughts and words are so true and necessary to be said. BTS 💜 ARMY

[@5-june]

There were alot of young people also not just 50 years old example Lily Singh

[@tulips_7]

Also english isn't his first language..

[@GameZero2]

Umm dude there are literally 100s of other young influencers who convey the same message

[@GameZero2]

@@tulips_7 It doesn't matter I know 5 languages

[@sitmihipax]

OMG! One of the greatest speeches I've heard!! BTS group is not just a k-pop boy band, BTS without a doubt is a phenomenal group that changes our lives . The world needs more BTS.

[@KimNamjoon_Official]

Dear Fan🤍 Thanks for your lovely thoughts and support,it’s great to know I have such a devoted fan. Much love💜🌺

[@xiaka8956]

RM : " what excites you and makes your heart beat ? " Me : " you , it's you " 😢

[@faifai1342]

OMG thats what I said in my Head

[@Heray72]

a potato chip when i read it he said it xD

[@ubirch2949]

yessess😭😭😭😭

[@raziina]

@@faifai1342 same i pointed at the screen😂👌💜

[@isabelkao7169]

That’s what he meant when he said “use me. Use me to love yourself”

[@pheobe1315]

I'm going to make that my new favorite quote. "I have come to love myself for who I am, for who I was, and for who I hope to become." -Kim Namjoon

[@denisrcenteno2430]

Put on my year quote please

[@francilliasoazara420]

Me looking at Jin's face being proud of his Namjoonie😁

[@loveyourself2051]

Yeahhh🥺

[@alizaparvin6658]

Proud rm's sexy brain

[@francilliasoazara420]

@@alizaparvin6658 yeahh, his sexy brain😂

[@divyaism007]

Me too. My baby was so emotional, you can see his expression 🥲

[@raynarayna7434]

The speech is the most beautiful speech I had ever heard. Did RM wrote it himself? If he did..well done..WOW.. I am an English major so I know a beautiful speech when I see one, his words was careful, delicate yet strong to the point. And he deliver it with PERFECT intonation and emotion..even the pronunciation was PERFEC....So proud, so proud of you Namjoon RM... BTS rule !!! LOVE YOU BTS !!!

[@prufrockj.a8532]

I’m pretty sure he did. He may have gotten it professionally translated to English but the original Korean words are so similar to the songs he has written like Reflection, Always, Adrift and pretty much the entirety of mono. The style is also very similar to his fan cafe letters: tender, moving, empathetic, understanding and hopeful all at once.

[@junehale6852]

He did write it himself. They showed him practicing until he got to America.

[@daroth7127]

he has a IQ of 148, so he's technically a genius.

[@coxobloxo7096]

he didddd

[@aishwarya3145]

All the members shared what they wanted to address in the speech with the staff who later curated the whole points into an English speech...it was in a bangtan bomb video..

[@holly6212]

When he said,” I IMAGINED I was a super hero who can save the world” I said but you are our superhero and bro this got me crying 😭

[@taketwo9623]

You are our superhero Namjoon😭💜

[@gerbil497]

but fr tho 😭😭😭 i started sobbing when he said that and then my dad really had to pounce in and go "oh it's that band again" and interrupted me 😭

[@coolkid4906]

Not only him but BTS saved us again from this pandemic with gifting us their album BE😪❤

[@holly6212]

@@coolkid4906 yup their all very special super heroes

[@coolkid4906]

@@holly6212 I'm sorry I didn't mean to sound rude

[@olivialee5644]

imagine being that well spoken, and english isn't your first language

[@katekumpiranon3084]

Me 🤚 But then again I learnt when I was 4 😂 and now better at english than my first language lmao

[@syedkhubaiburrab5486]

And that came from the show friends

[@mahnoormehdi3993]

@@katekumpiranon3084 same 😂

[@alienfromtheplanetoftoes1646]

Kate K Same! I can’t speak korean or Marathi. even tho English is my third language I feel like it’s my first! Kim Namjoon is a real idol for me!

[@katekumpiranon3084]

@@alienfromtheplanetoftoes1646 YasSSssss

[@sopelee9107]

I was a drug addict and lost everything in my life. I was randomly introduced to BTS at the start of Love Yourself series and the messages from your albums have helped me push through to get my life back on track. Maybe it's coincidence, maybe there was a reason, but for the first time in my life, I understand what it means to love myself. I have my family back, high on life, and a big part of it is because of BTS. Thank you.

[@cleetusbartholomew]

Sope Lee 💜💜💜💜

[@JustTerrified]

That is amazing. I am really happy for you and so proud of you~

[@jaynaend1895]

Awww I'm so happy for you💜

[@bobyn7656]

You just needed an extra push to get your life back and you have! Everyone you know must be proud of you 💜

[@jiminsgirl9812]

In DNA they say it's no coincidence🌌

[@abhisiktamandal5209]

Kim Nam Joon... He is not just an idol or an artist. He is Art himself. 🙏 This speech attracted me towards him and his group, now their music has changed my life for better. I am a new strong person because of them. ❤

[@Relatable_Ken]

Yes he painted himself so badly that no one can recognise him now 🤡

I really got goosebumps

[@AngelDust666]

I was on the verge of tears!

[@theerx3609]

Sameee!! This is so so beautiful

[@theerx3609]

I cried so hard

[@mianettemarie]

same

[@midoriyadeku9629]

Betül Mulbay same here bro!!

[@milagrosmogro49]

24 YEARS OLD, WHAT AN HONOR, AND RESPECT. HE'S RIGHT, AND THIS COUNTRY SHOULD LEARN FROM THAT 24 YEARS OLD YOUNG MEN. BRAVO. WELL SAID. THIS KIDS PARENTS SHOULD BE SO PROUD OF EACH OF THEM. MAY GOD BLESS THEM AND ALWAYS KEEPING FAITH, AND ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, TO THE YOUNG ONE'S OUT THERE. MILAGROS MOGRO FROM FL.

[@parmelar]

+Milagros Mogro OKAY.

[@ORANGE-ib3jd]

Thank you!

[@ORANGE-ib3jd]

💜

[@st4rsw4llow]

I showed this to my teacher because we were going to do speeches. After watching it, he said that "That was a really good speech! The message was really good, and he's a very powerful speaker and really convincing." and I was so happy afterwards fhgjshgjdhgdfhdfjfhd also he asked who Namjoon was, so I told my teacher and he complimented him (Namjoon) again.

[@hapiolwys]

RM is such a very good speaker . The BTS group were the pioneer of the KPOP world. The BTS was the bridge for all the Korean artists to be loved and admired by millions of followers worldwide and the rest is history .💜💜💜💜💜

[@mahimabegum3733]

IMAGINE THE PRESSURE HE MUSTVE FELT. HE TAUGHT HIMSELF ENGLISH. THIS MAN IS PHENOMENAL

[@phoebeavelino8071]

Those 6 minutes and 58 seconds must’ve felt like an eternity for RM.

[@areebarashid8584]

Ikr.He seemed so nervous .His hands were shaking.

[@selmathorell3553]

@@areebarashid8584 Lol you couldn't see his hands but k

[@kehaulani85]

@@selmathorell3553 actually you can and he actually did a interview after this and he said his hands were shaking.

[@nothereexo]

@@selmathorell3553 in the beginning you can see the paper shaking in his hand lol and when he went on the night show he said his hand was shaking 😭

[@nothereexo]

@@selmathorell3553 *the tonight show

[@annabelluvtaetae7015]

so proud of them for going beyond the K-POP images and carry out positive messages to the youth in the world....in order to love others and treat other right, we have to learn to love our self and treat our self right

[@appreaciator]

Annabel Luv TaeTae woah I see you everywhere

[@MTetzke]

@@teamchampion2628 ... What?!?!?!

[@teamchampion2628]

@@MTetzke didnt you heard about their security

[@SunFlowersCutie]

Team Champion I saw on Twitter about what you mentioned on here but it’s not BTS who’s doing this. Keep sending the messages to BigHit directly on Twitter so they understand the severity of what their staffs are doing. Making remarks like this doesn’t help send a message you want to achieve. BigHit need to retrain their staffs again. The securities are like the third party they hired at every venues/concerts they booked I think. Maybe these particular staffs they hired there screwed up big time. Report it to BigHit and keep complaining directly to them.

[@teamchampion2628]

@@SunFlowersCutie 👍👍

[@rpwprpwprpwprpwp.]

just here to say that every once in a while i return here to seek comfort through namjoon's words

[@evagrace53]

I'm speaking not as a fan, but as a youth of today's generation and his words hit me. What is my name now? And what does excites me? In all of my 20 years of life, I've come realize that the things that made me happy, are things that actually what people made me think it would. They say get good grades and you'll be happy, they say study in engineering and you'll be happy, they say don't do this but do that, THEN you'll be happy... I've listened to these voices and it only took me recently to realize that this is not my calling nor did it really made me happy. I was not happy taking the risks and failed, I was not happy when I got a good grade because I kept remembering the hardship rather than the final result... Now I realize, my passion and my life is still out there, waiting for me to find it and to start it soon. Thank you for asking those questions, RM. I will find my name, and I will speak for myself. And maybe one day... One day when I'm sure of what I am and found the me that I love and embraced, I will speak how your name, helped me find mine. Thank you, BTS. For now, my name is Eva Grace, I'm a 20 years old girl, who's from Southeast Asia and is just struggling to understand life. But I am me, and I will find my own voice soon.

[@myyuhhhe7543]

yea you

[@evagrace53]

@@myyuhhhe7543 ❤❤ I'm currently thinking about quitting from my course now and pursuing something that's uncommon in my family... It's scary but I'm really thinking about it. This speech really made me think about the path my life is taking so I would say that it could be a big turning point in my life 😂

[@ADEYENO]

ev g 💖💖

[@AP-wm8jj]

Wtf this is me!! I cried for hours because of this realization. Im also an engineering graduate, currently preparing for my board exam. I am devastated because after 5 years in engineering school, Im still not happy with my life because this is what my parents want. I really dont like engineering but I still took it even if it means sacrificing my time and youth for the things that will make me excited everyday. Their lyrics are really powerful. Never heard from any American or Filipino artists. Their music feels like a friend that heals my inner pain. I love them so much. I cant even~

[@lesliemartinez7405]

Well said girl 👏👏👏 hope you find happiness wherever that is 😘

[@n-silvabts9178]

I'm a 44 year old brazilian female teacher. In october 2013, i got to know BTS and they inspired me! Since them, i've been a dedicated fan and never regreted. I just get more and more proud of the young men and artists they are coming to be. I'm so grateful and I wish all my teenage students saw those sweet talented men as role models.

[@meoww3]

N-Silva Brazil ❤❤❤

[@LAITHBANYALMARJEH]

people upset that RM was speaking about himself lmaoo yet that was the WHOLE POINT OF HIS SPEECH was to SPEAK YOURSELF, he spoke about himself and his thoughts, and then urged us to SPEAK OURSELVES so we can share our voice too, he was setting an example and encouraging the youth that we can do the same...

[@tesseoul]

Right!

[@jiminsgirl9812]

Correct✌

[@diditagainlol4910]

True 💯

[@Johnny-hn9ts]

the record company wrote the speech for him

[@RandomPerson-ph3ij]

@@Johnny-hn9ts Proof?

[@gracescott7370]

I sent this link to my 11 year old daughter to hear. You have to understand that for a 24 year old to deliver this message before the UN is incredible. But he believed in his message, and that's the energy he took before the leaders of the world.

[@kiayaoi]

its honestly incomprehensible how much responsibility bts has. this is above fanwars; hell, it's above the pop industry altogether. namjoon's speaking at the united nations, a conference most people could only dream of attending, let alone speaking at. i have no words. it must be so hard, but... i am so glad they're them, and that they have this power. we deserve to have people as accepting and passionate as they are to be the voice for our generation, and i'm so glad they are up to the challenge of taking it. they are truly changing the world, and i'm glad i'm here to see them do it.

[@Cynthiacynthiaaa]

Who else heard 'King' Namjoon instead of 'Kim' Namjoon?

[@hansgrispen7300]

He is one of our 7 kings though.

[@andreaembhagwandin9461]

You know why...? CAUSE HE IS OUR KING NAMJOON💜💜💜💜👑👑👑👑👑

[@akitoyr]

A1GOO King Namjoon and his 6 Princes’ uwu

[@spaceboy5296]

*its what he deserves*

[@hahasucker1434]

It's actually pronounced Gim so it's understandable

[@ipurpleyou7565]

Cummon guys vote for bts for peoples choice. These guys are legends and inspirations

[@yashjaiswal2879]

i can vote for them ...although i hate bts but i think that gay people should also have equal rights ....i like how UN invited a gay band's leader named RAP MONSTER (😩although he has a weird name😩) to give a speech

[@Yurieln]

@@yashjaiswal2879 "Gay band"? Not sure if you're trolling or not, but supporting equal rights for everyone doesn't make them gay, I guess.

[@uselesswifi9840]

Yeah uhm, they arent gay. Just letting you know. RM, the leader, supports the LGBT (sorry if its called something else) community, but he or any of the other members are not gay.

[@ashleydavis169]

Yash Jaiswal You don't know anything about them, or you are trolling.

[@lilianajacqueline5219]

@@yashjaiswal2879 I don't like there fans but I like them

[@commandoxgamer1388]

Your speech hits directly to my heart.. I was worried that wht people think of me but after listening to this speech I came to love myself . I remembered that let your inner voice should not be be trapped by moulds of other people . This life is too short, live it for yourself and not for others . I will improve myself everyday to my best. I am Harshil Gandhi an ordinary boy from a Mumbai City in India

[@my_suga_buns]

I don't care where you are from, the color of your skin, your sexual orientation, rich or poor, you can relate to Namjoon's speech. He is talking of dreams, equality, making the right choices, being a decent human being and giving everyone a place to have a voice. So proud of Namjoon and BTS but even if you aren't a fan, you can still respect him for his conviction. I am proud of them for ushering hope and change.

[@theacondeify]

Will Speak Yourself gonna be their new Theme?I would surely support it.A lot of people are oppressed by so many negative elements and Speaking up is the Answer for it.

[@naztellajar9837]

I definitely agree! They aren't just some band that sings and dances. They're people that are trying to make change and spread a positive message.

[@MH-dj5im]

Well said Lisa lane!

[@Johnny-hn9ts]

bts are modern day slaves to their record company...you think they wrote their speeches themselves? ha you played yourself

[@naztellajar9837]

Johnny Yes, you were definitely here when the speech was written so you probably know who wrote the speech right? I don' t know why it's hard to believe an artist can't write their own speech. They're SINGERS. They work with words all the time

[@iiomqitzespy5377]

BTS is so inspiring. This is why they are so popular, not because they are just good looking, not only because of their musical abilities. But also because they encourage everyone to love themselves and that’s why they are standing up there. They deserve it, they deserve everything good coming their way

[@MTetzke]

@@IluvSF LOL!!!🤣

[@hope-sw2pc]

@@teamchampion2628 wow, ok, how respectful

[@teamchampion2628]

@@hope-sw2pc well thats actually true of the violence thats why im leaving the army sorry

[@hope-sw2pc]

@@teamchampion2628 welp, leave then. be good then and have a good life : D

[@teamchampion2628]

@@hope-sw2pc thank you, you to have a good day

[@Efe-es8nz]

the fact that my mom was at this meeting but i wasnt into bts at the time is currently killing me

[@crystalsnow3789]

It's sad😌

[@sanjyotishende4673]

Life goes on!!

[@Yasubestboi]

Life goes on dear

[@leanaguzman976]

She was in the same room as him?!

[@Efe-es8nz]

@@leanaguzman976 YES!!

[@elijahyoung8116]

I didn’t know much about them before seeing this a year ago but I now know that they truly don’t think music is just singing they know the true meaning behind music is “Loving Yourself”

[@blessymorales6858]

Y’all hear that?? That’s the sound of me suddenly loving myself

[@jmgirard7]

When a KPop artist is more eloquent than the President of our country. Well done Kim Namjoon and all of BTS. Even as a 40yo this is inspirational.

[@isabelnicholson3363]

Jennifer Girard don’t bring politics into this beautiful moment

[@Johnny-hn9ts]

don't be fooled...his record company wrote the speech

[@lil_sugi4633]

@@Johnny-hn9ts im pretty sure he wrote that since he's really mature and they always talked about their hardships but im not sure, it could be BigHit ent. That wrote it but even so, it was still beautiful

[@senecajane978]

He's a literal genius with an IQ of 148. He's very introspective and thoughtful, as well. You just have to look at the songs he's written to know that he wrote this.

[@chapachuu]

That's not a high bar. It's a bit insulting to put anyone in the same sentence as Trump.

[@47nayla]

He was so nervous but oh my God he was so AMAZING. Just imagine having to speak in front of the entire world trying to convey a message as beautiful as that and doing it on a language that isn’t even your first language. Namjoon is truly so inspiring, so courageous, so gifted, so humble, so kind, and just an amazing role model for youth not only in Korea but all over the world. I am so happy to exist at the same time as Kim Namjoon.

[@vk8404]

Yes hes really an inspiration to all

[@Ukiyo0423]

I am your 500 th like unnie 🤗

[@Ww-el3io]

^gosh^ please use the LORD'S name with respect and never in vain remember to repent and obey before its to late and Jesus loves and died for you all !

[@rosiealvidrez6591]

He kept his cool he did amazing

[@SweetsJonasBrothers]

Every time I’m feeling down, every time I cry because I can’t with the problems in my life… I return here. To me safe place. Because this speech gives me the courage I need to embrace myself and continue. Every single time. So thank you so much Kim Namjoon, and thank you bts. For never giving up upon the dark moments… Your words really shine my path in my darkest moments.

[@AYEPRILSLOTS]

I listen to this speech every morning and night, each time I watch it, it gets better and better. This speech has changed my aspects on life in all thanks to Namjoon.

[@jeanmateer8956]

I know boi

[@nocturnaln]

Namjoon admitted later he was so nervous that his hand holding the paper kept shaking, but you can't even tell. I'm so proud of him, he wrote everything himself and represented us Asians so well on a global stage. And he's so articulate, humble and classy for only being 24 yrs old, displaying more grace and knowledge than many politicians in the world today.

[@user-ix7jd4xv5e]

its so comforting to see him bloom and accept himself after struggling to find his identity and it makes me want to do that for myself too. he genuinely makes me want to be a better person.

[@taenacity7139]

Same

[@thelifeofslimers7325]

“But I am still an ordinary 24 year old guy” ❤️

[@sonarikasen3328]

He is the best man !!! Never have I ever heard such a powerful speech with so much convection. RM has no idea he is inspiring so many people with just his words. You are amazing NAMJOON !!!

[@KimNamjoon_Official]

Dear Fan🤍 Thanks for your lovely thoughts and support,it’s great to know I have such a devoted fan. Much love 🌹

[@caitlinmurray740]

okok this speech is really well done... every time I thought he was going off topic he tied it back in to their message and it just made the whole speech so interesting and I genuinely wanted to hear the next parts... Kim Namjoon is SUCH an inspiration and IM SO PROUD OF ALL OF BTS

[@diooo2510]

For those who are doubtful about RM 's capabilities as a writer well he is considered a lyrical genius in Seoul. He haa an IQ of 148, considered a literal genius. He is one of the top 1.3% students in South Korea, having scored a whooping 900 at the Korean preparatory for University(country known to have one of the highest standard in education system) . RM's interests include philosophy and enjoys writing prose and poetry.

[@miao16]

Di Ooo And don’t forget his English is self-taught! 😃

[@fairoadiary]

Di Ooo and his fantastic Wordplay when writing the lyrics in his rap. 😩

[@muhtasimfuad727]

my results are within the top 3% of my country and I don't think only educational qualities prove someone genius, just good at studies . I'm just saying your perception is wrong ,not denying that rm is a person of high intelect and wisdom.

[@sheilaasensi8181]

@열재 The girlgroup was Glam which was formerly in BigHit agency. Kim Namjoon wrote the lyrics for their song Party and it is about supporting LGBT community.

[@vsbaretummysugastonguetech1540]

RM is fluent in three languages and not so fluent in a few more.

[@alice-ud5qn]

"And maybe I made a mistake yesterday. Yesterday's me is still me. Today, I am who I am with all of my faults and my mistakes. Tomorrow, I might be a tiny bit wiser and that'd be me too. These faults and mistakes are what I am, making up the brightest constellations of my life. I have come to love myself for who I am, for who I was, and who I hope to become". *-Kim Nam Joon​ 2018*

[@jenniepooh4525]

Smoł Mochï his speech is better than trump’s speeches. cHinA and ThE wAlL oF mExICooo

[@kellys5140]

I felt that 😭❤

[@malec_fangirl0728]

im in tears hes so pure we dont deserve him 😢

[@Destiny-fe6yc]

Amen

[@sheilaasensi8181]

I am not joking I will write "BTS Leader Kim Namjoon" if I do not like the candidates.

[@Shivani2483]

Namjoon always speaks from the heart & always has something inspirational to say. It’s easy to make up something & make it out to help others or aspire others but to mean it is hard yet he always manages to do that. He was so nervous for this but hit this out of the park.

[@junehale6852]

He didn't make it up. He went through it, and t's from his heart

[@musicloverforever42]

"My mistakes and my hardships make up the brightest stars in the constellation of my life"

[@AxelMartinez-zk5od]

Surbhi WTF TELL ME WHY I CAME ACROSS THIS COMMENT ONCE HE SAID IT WTF

[@jaechuu9147]

This is iconic 😍

[@BangtanMyBangtan]

No one would guess this from : The boy who was once called 'poison mushroom' for being too naughty. The rebellious teen who decided to be a rapper even though he was one of the top student in South Korea. The son whose Mother broke his computer & mic because he didn't want to concentrate on his study. The young rapper who was told he was a sell out for being an Idol. The young man who was once told to leave BTS because haters says he was ugly. The young performer who had a sudden breakdown that he had to cancel his performance & disrupt their concert. Now he stands tall & proud. Among his brothers. Among other leaders. Maybe a little scared, still as passionate and a tiny bit wiser.

[@s0d4z64]

*Sniff Sniff* BREATHTAKING !!!!! 😫😢😅😅

[@FeatherHaired]

THEY THOUGHT HE WAS UGLY?! TF????????

[@084rebekvlthlamuanpuii3]

😢😢😭😭😭

[@ss24083]

You also forgot The guy who sang the most disturbing song ever

[@suez8070]

But he is not ugly at all. He doesn't have a classical look but he is very charming and endearing. I think his looks are charming too. I love looking at him and admiring him. I think when I get back to sketching he is one on my to-do list to draw.

[@VanteBora]

Did anyone else noticed that V was mesmerized, and looking at Joon the whole duration of the speech? He looked at him with such pride, and so much love.

[@jungkooksmissingbunnyears4014]

Yeah I noticed that and also Jin was watching him

[@saritaparida7424]

Me

[@simratkaur7870]

Yea I was looking atleast . He looked so proud

[@vandanakumari4546]

Yes ☺️

[@ruh_kim]

Yes 💜

[@adepumahesh6697]

I like namjoon , RM speech and also RM and total BTS group , rm's speech was excellent , I'm loved it.

[@bluecherry_redberry4062]

i know who my election is going to be for President. RM

[@eggso7986]

bluecherry redberry rap monster

[@CC22ball]

*RM

[@eggso7986]

Min Jingled It's both but go off ig

[@satin_rose]

lets round up all of Armys money and buy a island and the president is RM

[@sugakookie4213]

We need to keep it secret so all the hater wont get onto it.

[@laurelburns7971]

You can feel his nervousness, and it's quite touching to hear him fight those nerves and speak these words, not in his native language. He handled it with a lot of maturity. I admire the responsibility and respect these boys have shown!

[@noorie7998]

"No one is ugly we are just born in an judgement environment " KIM NAMJOON💜💜💜💜 Edit: WOW I can't believe so many likes. Thank u 💜

[@whereisja]

he never said that lol

[@manonvandeweghe714]

Skylion yes he did just not in this speech ❤️

[@allisonpeck2592]

@@manonvandeweghe714 where did he say it?

[@itobasar6574]

@@allisonpeck2592 he said it on twitter

[@Lama-rl6qp]

Yes everyone is beautiful but expect me I’m sooooo ugly 🥺I wish I’m beautiful like other girls

[@gayathri7190]

3:50 this line will always be inspirational 👏

[@Sapnathapamagar]

Yes😢💜

[@itaindrawan6216]

Yes... I'm crying

[@გიორგიმღვდლიაშვილი]

❤

[@babatunde805]

He can learn English from watching friends, but me over here can't learn korean after watching 9283747 kdramas and listening to 82736446 kpop songs...

[@munnamunal2257]

vkook is real My life story lol

[@lacosbey]

I feel you...

[@kieunguyen8730]

Truth oml

[@marilyntran6899]

Lol your profile pic makes my screen look like it has a small hair on it

[@anonymousloner4480]

he said he watched them all with korean subtitles then english subtitles then no subtitles so try that choose a few kdramas that your willing to rewatch over and over-preferably one that has a lot of day to day stuff. then try to notice the linking of words and actions/gestures e.g they keep saying hjkhikasda whenever they receive stuff maybe that means thank you or you notice that a particular word comes up whenever they point at/offer a certain food or whatever maybe that word means that object etc.

[@Canwegettosubswithoutavideo]

"What excites you and makes your heart beat?" Me: BTS makes my heart beat

[@Sophia-sj3hx]

*Plays heartbeat*

[@lizannedesousa5007]

Sophia Goh OMG YASSS

[@loveyourself2574]

"We all lost our names. We became like ghost." - Kim Namjoon (RM)

[@sherryljoy4958]

This is the 6th time am listening to this speech... For those who are not armies I encourage you try this band use them to love yourself.. "I came to love myself for I am, for who I was and for who I hope to be" Kim namjoon

[@ieatpotato7739]

J Hope looked like he was going to cry in the back round.

[@mgrantham29]

But can you blame him?

[@cloudhwa]

@@mgrantham29 nope im watching this in class imma finna cry

[@esperanzaarroyo101]

He looks like is got to cry

[@karmaabdlatif]

Like no- Jin and Hobi felt like all de armys

[@zucc5330]

ikr i would have

[@kimmyyyk]

Where I’m from, people judge me for supporting Korean idols. I used to hide it but I cannot anymore. I am too proud to hide it. They have voices and messages that need to be heard everywhere around the world. So much respect and love going out to BTS! Their positivity is so refreshing and pure- so much love going out to them!

[@zm1197]

Same that's why I tried not to like bts but I failed! And I'm glad I did Cuz they helped me when I was trying to change the crap around me...filling me with great music that showed me exactly what I needed

[@c-23kalpjain50]

same

[@evewhoo]

Honestly, I don't see what the problem should be for supporting Korean idols (I'm talking about people judging others for supporting Korean idols). They're human beings too, and it shouldn't matter if they're Korean, American, French, Russian, Indian, etc. They're human beings that should at least be heard out, and respected, just like everyone else. Even if you don't like BTS's music for whatever reason. Maybe it's not your style/genre, maybe you'd just rather listen to something in your own language (I personally think music should span language and cultural boundaries, but I get that some people prefer to listen to things in their own language). In that case, at least take away this overall message that they're trying to deliver. Their message is such an important one that everyone should take to heart.

[@marijooheona6936]

Same. I hate that people judge them because of their appearance or their language. It doesn't matter to me. They are beautiful and their culture is beautiful. :> I've learned how to ignore the people that are throwing shade at them. I am not afraid to tell them who inspires me and makes me happy. I purple all of you, ARMY!

[@Gladissims]

@@evewhoo My problem with KPop overall is not so much the music itself, or the presentation thereof, as how the industry treats their stars. It's not just KPop, I know. The Japanese idol industry is just as bad, and the music industry in the west is not perfect either. It's just really depressing to see people being taken advantage of like this, and when you know about it, it gets harder to support. It's like saying you're a fan of H&M, despite knowing full and well that their contractees have been guilty of employing child labour.

[@inmykpopuniverse3978]

All of BTS *stares at RM and doesn’t what he is saying* RM: *very nervous that say something incorrectly* Me: that’s okay. You made me learn love myself and my voice.

[@gardeniaquiroz2799]

what did he say wrong? I couldn´t notice

[@eshal5679]

i dont think they were trying to say he said anything wrong, they were just trying to say he was nervous in case he said anything wrong

[@bts_bae4286]

No matter how many time I listen this speech it always give me goosebumps 🙌

[@carolinechang6869]

Namjoon is seriously so inspirational and the way he talks is just captivating. He is beyond incredible

[@violetbutterfly1026]

I'm legit only 18 seconds in and I'm already freaking out. YOU GO NAMJOON!

[@chanskitchensink6674]

Frickin same

[@taehyungarmy9582]

Man I swear people in South Korea must be proud to say that those talented young man come from their country. And I’m proud to say that I stan them too

[@okjulee9333]

We are very proud of them as you think and we stand by their side and support them

[@LazyLanaa]

That proud smile on jhope's face when namjoon concluded the speech is the reaction on each and every army after watching this video -)

[@samburk2143]

And people say BTS doesn’t need RM! What are they kidding themselves with? What would BTS be without RM?

[@samheart493]

They've no idea what are they talking about. First, I think they're just searching content to hateful. Second, BTS is BTS because Seven of Them together.

[@dhannuv9931]

I know right

[@starryydayydreams_]

BTS is nothing without RM.

[@tdong5896]

If there's no RM how can you spell ARMY?

[@deadchannellol7366]

You can't spell ARMY without RM. :)

[@lilly8305]

I was 13 when I first discovered them and their music in 2015. I was plagued by the fact that I didn’t know why I functioned the way I did and why everyone thought I was weird and avoided being with me. I knew there was something different about me, and it made me worry a lot about the way other people percieved me. Around the age of 10 I started developing depression because of my differences, and at age 14 I was diagnosed with asperger’s syndrome. It was extremely hard for me to cope with the fact that I could never be like my peers. My depression got worse and my anxiety made me stop talking and made me self-conscious to the point where I could’t walk around school alone because I thought that everyone would judge the way I walked, was. I managed to develope an eating disorder which I’m yet to recover from, I was diagnosed with OCD and I started hurting myself in various ways, I wasn’t allowed to go full days in school anymore and my social life went downhill. Through all of these bad experiences I kept myself from completely destroying everything by watching and listening to BTS. They helped me to pick myself up after bad experiences and inspired me to keep on going. I’m still a long way to go before I’m completely recovered from my illnesses, but I’m relieved to know that I’ll still have some company through this long journey of recovery. BTS are my inspirations and role models and I don’t know what would have happened to me if I never found out about them.

[@WanderingHobbit12]

Proud of you💜

[@azmilazzam9350]

Find the GOD. Why you have been created into this world. What's your goal at the end of your life. Find the answer from Al Quran

[@munnamunal3279]

@@azmilazzam9350 Even am a Muslim This comment you just said is totally unnecessary coz their talking about their mental health & how BTS helped them to overcome those struggles! No need of adding religion here. (am also a BTS fan I knew them from 2016)

[@shirinshaikh6002]

👍👍👍

[@jiminessmolhands389]

Lilly never give up, differences do not matter. 💜🤗

[@metalraverjpg9398]

Honestly, I'm crying. I used to only be a fan of another kpop group. I used to be quietly mean about BTS. I used to be an anti. But look at this man, RM, and BTS as a whole. Look what they have accomplished. Look what they've done for the world. Then I look at my hateful past, and even now I am struggling... And I think about how talented BTS is, and all the people that look up to them, and I realize now that they really do deserve it. These boys are worth much more than I ever will be. They're bringing in positive change, and changing people's lives. I hope they can change mine, I hope they could forgive me. I hope I can also do the one thing they encourage so much: to love myself. To BTS and the ARMYs that were friendly to me, thank you, and I hope I can get over my hate and become a person.

[@hobiful2681]

Thank you so much for your maturity

[@hobiful2681]

@King ISH x2 King ISH x2 I understand what you're trying to say and I'm very happy that you're moved by BTS's lyrics and personalities. But, please be careful when you are alienating and making generalizations about another culture. BTS do have a sense of cultural/national pride. They may also have a sense of cultural/national criticism. But they are Koreans, and their lyrics and symbolism in songs like IDOL or Ddaeng show that they are embracing their identity as Koreans, not trying to give it up. It deeply frustrates and saddens me when I see fans that think BTS hate Korea or that Korea "is not good enough for BTS". I'm a Korean first and an ARMY second. I would like it if people didn't just use BTS's experiences and lyrics as an excuse to alienate another culture. You're right, Korean culture can be extremely harsh and BTS has written about this. But do you realize you might be viewing it through a colored lens? All you see of Korean society is the part that makes it to the internet- the critical internet public, the plastic surgery horror stories, BTS's social commentary. Do you realize the same thing happens in any country or culture in the world? What do you mean "korean society is nothing like" ours? How would you know this so expertly? It bewildered me how new ARMYS suddenly assume the tone of veteran professors in Korean history...while using entertainment articles and celebrity gossip as a source?? You say yourself that you are a new ARMY but are so quick to explain factually that Korea is a shallow, vapid, critical culture. If a stranger heard about America only through social criticisms in lyrics, shocking internet articles and scandals, then of course they would assume the same. I suppose within months you've become an expert on this subject and feel confident to patronize another culture? It's also sad to me that if you said this about a more oppressed culture people would immediately know it was wrong.. I'm not trying to insist that Korea is superior. Korea has MAJOR problems. I'm asking that if you are not Korean, and dont know a lot about Korean culture, please dont use BTS or Kpop as an excuse to act intellectual or enlightened. There is far more to a culture than its music industry and BTS's intention was NEVER to make fans hate Korea. The purpose of their social commentary was to change certain aspects of their society. Namjoon's parents threw away his equipment...as if "parents punish child for not studying" is a singularly Korean thing, and not seen in any other culture? "Jimin developed an eating disorder"...as if you are completely sure this was a decision he was forced into, and not one millions of people suffer around the world due to their own self image and mental health? Again, you're right, Korea has terrible problems. But do you really have the right to make such statements as fact, blaming all these things on Korean society? I wrote a paper on how alienation of a culture allowed Western media to point fingers and victim-blame in tragedies such as the Sewol ferry. That could explain my point far better, but my point is, when you blame worldwide issues like eating disorders or stifled passions on a singular culture, the big problem os that you fail to see the pervasiveness of those problems in your culture, and end up with a narrow view of a culture through a tiny hole.

[@krisleo8176]

You've become that wonderful person you can be.changing your view about something you hated is quite surprising even for you.I'm glad you gave your heart the time to realize their worthiness.we all still have a long way to go.don't give up.keep fighting. Know yourself n love yourself.stay happy n healthy.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@hiyoise]

ATbelphiel i honestly relate a lot. i used to be a massive kpop hater, especially bts, but i have never listened to their songs, neither have i learned much about them. looking at namjoon there, makes me think of why i hated bts at first.

[@guccitae2502]

Honestly, I applaud you for even being honest about being an anti of BTS. Most wouldn't have. Shows great maturity. Thank you.

[@evianblue]

"You inspire me" 3 little words but they mean so much to so many of us Namjoon. I hope you know that :)