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

BTS (방탄소년단) became the first K-pop group to speak at the United Nations on Sept. 24 2018, in an effort to help launch the United Nations' Generation Unlimited, an education and employment program for young people.
The group's leader, Kim Namjoon, spoke about self-empowerment and love: "We have learned to love ourselves, so now I urge you to 'speak yourself.'”
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[@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!!!

[@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?????!!!!

[@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! 💋

[@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

[@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

[@priyanshisuryaprakashsingh5038]

“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❤❤

[@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

[@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

[@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:

[@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 ❤.

[@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..

[@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

[@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...

[@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💜🌺

[@gayathri7190]

3:50 this line will always be inspirational 👏

[@Sapnathapamagar]

Yes😢💜

[@itaindrawan6216]

Yes... I'm crying

[@user-rx3wo7iu2d]

❤

[@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

[@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

[@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. ❤

[@Eternal_Otaku1]

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

[@blackstarhorizon]

This. This right here, is one of the reasons RM has become my biggest role model. 🖤 I properly discovered BTS only 2 months ago, and both the group, and this freaking man, has made such a big impact on my life, my only regret is not discovering them earlier. Edit: Forgot to add that Kim Namjoon is the best therapist I've ever had holymoly. 🖤My other therapists never encourged me to love myself.

[@user-xv6mc9do7g]

And we should never forget he learned English from FRIENDS

[@lucyl15]

Lollipop Kee wait wtf he did ?

[@user-xv6mc9do7g]

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

[@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”

[@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.

[@ThunderNinja.48]

"Maybe I made a mistake yesterday but yesterday's me is still me. Today, I am who I am with all my faults and mistakes. Tommorrow I maybe a tiny bit wiser and that'll be me too. -kim namjoon BTS I don't know why but that hit me hard😭💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@sudiptasikder9490]

same goes for me 😭

[@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

[@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😳

[@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

[@adepumahesh6697]

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

[@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 😂

[@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

[@SGS1437]

RM is my favorite leader in the world because now a days "I'm losing my hope and suddenly I got a depression, that's why my all dreams becomes hopeless but when I'm listening this speech 'I have a confidence to make my all dreams comes true and successful, 🏆💪 thank you My role model 🙇‍♀️ we are love you❤

[@bts_bae4286]

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

[@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

[@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 😌

[@Quinnsibi]

" no matter who you are , where you come from , your skin colour,your gender identity ,just love yourself 💜

[@nasroanis4783]

Your gender identity😵😵😵😵 crazy thing There is no such a thing empty headed creature! You're either a male or a female. Period.

[@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

[@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.

[@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 🥲

[@user-du8ec2lo6k]

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

[@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 🌹

[@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!!

[@foreignswaggersection6918]

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!

[@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

[@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.

[@joykoech6178]

I was preparing a presentation for a conference so I decided to listen to his speech.. But now I was told I won't be able to go or attend.. I keep fighting! Even though they doubt me, my time will come! In the mean time I continue to search for meaning and speak myself ❤️💜

[@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.

[@yoyberry2638]

That speech puts me into tears every time 🙂🤍💔

[@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

[@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

[@minsin_001]

This speech is a big thing for me to survive in difficult situations, my Kim Namjoon🥺💜💜

[@rpwprpwprpwprpwp.]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@lornapellosis7809]

Amazing Speech

[@debipriyabanerjee9823]

The best speech from a best leader with a huge army still humble. LOVED IT💜💜

[@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.

[@pamelaia]

+Milagros Mogro OKAY.

[@ORANGE-ib3jd]

Thank you!

[@ORANGE-ib3jd]

💜

[@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

[@seoulsiak9872]

Whenever I'm having a bad day, or a bad week, or even a bad month, I come here and listen to this speech. It gives me a reminder of such an important but much too often forgotten message to "Speak Yourself." 사랑해 방탄. 사랑해, 아미. 💜

[@KimNamjoon_Official]

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

[@susannaleow]

So proud of Kim Nam Joon, his name, his ethnicity, his boys, their music uniting love and friendship globally.

[@KimNamjoon_Official]

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

[@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

[@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]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-hj9so1pt8s]

People hates RM haters becz of face but look the person ..! The leader of group with least followers on Instagram is talking and everyone is watching him ,nd the most popular members of world wide are standing behind him ,remember the time will come when BTS era will stop but The RM's name will remain till centuries 👍

[@KimNamjoon_Official]

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

[@user-hj9so1pt8s]

@@KimNamjoon_Official I am not an army nor a fan. ...! Becz I am fan of Korean actor Rowoon .(Kim seok woo) but I like to listen nd hear BTS thoughts ,songs nd Especially RM becz I am very much impressed from him .

[@ers3122]

So proud of RM...Kim Namjoon. A very smart, kind and humble leader of BTS. An extraordinary young man...who always stands for his voice.

[@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🌌

[@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

[@elsaromero3163]

Not only for young people, we ARMY are all ages! 💜

[@junehale6852]

i think he's telling younger people who went through the same thing he went to. He knows that there are all ages, but we already went through tough times. We are out of school.

[@amberboy2949]

Sure ) I am 53 y.o )))

[@EBB-kab]

​@@amberboy2949Hey! 57 and a new fan. 😊

[@amberboy2949]

​@@EBB-kab, nice 💜😊

[@yoonieroy8515]

His voice his speech his confidence really change our life in a few second , I literally cry while listen this 🥺💜💜💜💜....

[@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

[@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

[@joenest7769]

Imagine just sitting waiting for a speech and ur favorite kpop group comes to give a speech

[@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

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!!

[@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

[@weneedpeace92]

RM is an amazing leader...his passion for art is so admirable...love his speech every word he speaks giving vibes to the younger generation being positive about life ❤he is so intelligent every word he speaks so meaningful love his UN speech he has versatile personality...positive thinking truthfulness great personality his guidance... love his aesthetic and energetic personality ❤💖♥💜💕💙

[@KimNamjoon_Official]

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

[@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 -)

[@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

[@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

[@danielthomas1355]

An absolute epic speech 4 years on - This speech is one of the reasons I love RM and especially BTS so much! I'm a person that very much faults and issues with myself plus navigating an increasingly unpredictable country and world but I'm going to try and keep my head held high and learn to appreciate myself which I have started doing for once.

[@evianblue]

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

[@vlovesanarchy661]

*Nothing but respect for my president*

[@realcountry2054]

You mean sex addicted mushroom or murderer? Weapon dealer?.

[@abbi5062]

@@realcountry2054 you ok are you on drugs

[@realcountry2054]

@@abbi5062 / I am not like BTS, Americans.

[@abbi5062]

@@realcountry2054 what does bts America mean

[@abbi5062]

@@realcountry2054 I am a huge fangirl but OK

[@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

[@DiemQuynh-ee5qw]

His speech inspired and motivated me a lot omg !!! Now I know what to do with my life, LOVE MYSELF is the first step!! Love him so much 🥰 !!!!!!!!!

[@maribelbenigno5365]

Very well crafted and delivered speech, inspirational, poetic. I hope many people heard it, from a young boy at that. RM and BTS, continue to inspire and lead people with your very honest personalities, with all your strengths and weaknesses, with your pretty disposition that makes your faces and personalities even prettier. As a senior person, I truly admire your stance and I am grateful that you came about. More power to you! God bless you and all your endeavors.❤

[@clairestorace9518]

I agree, I am so happy that I and my 2 sons exist in a world where BTS are spreading so much love, inclusion and compassion. They convey each message with so much love and heartfelt compassion and they are so humble while sharing with us their most heartfelt songs.

[@KimNamjoon_Official]

@@clairestorace9518 Dear Fan🤍 Thanks for your lovely thoughts and support,it’s great to know I have such a devoted fan. Much love💜

[@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.

[@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.

[@mmorales114]

Amazing Speech Amazing Leader!!!!!!

[@mikhailavincemandigma723]

My English Teacher told us to find a your favorite speech then the first that pop up on my mind is Kim Namjoon's speech😚❤

[@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...

[@tessgella]

Right!

[@jiminsgirl9812]

Correct✌

[@diditagainlol4910]

True 💯

[@Johnny-hn9ts]

the record company wrote the speech for him

[@RandomPerson-ph3ij]

@@Johnny-hn9ts Proof?

[@bluecherry_redberry4062]

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

[@eggso7986]

bluecherry redberry rap monster

[@jenbraga9372]

*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.

[@aknietshakibaeva4647]

I would like to say one last thing. "After releasing the “Love Yourself” albums and launching the “Love Myself” campaign, we started to hear remarkable stories from our fans all over the world, how our message helped them overcome their hardships in life and start loving themselves. These stories constantly remind us of our responsibility. "So, let’s all take one more step. We have learned to love ourselves, so now I urge you to “speak yourself.” "I would like to ask all of you. What is your name? What excites you and makes your heart beat? "Tell me your story. I want to hear your voice, and I want to hear your conviction. No matter who you are, where you’re from, your skin colour, gender identity: speak yourself. "Find your name, find your voice by speaking yourself. "I’m Kim Nam Jun, RM of BTS. "I’m a hip-hop idol and an artist from a small town in Korea. "Like most people, I made many mistakes in my life. "I have many faults and I have many fears, but I am going to embrace myself as hard as I can, and I’m starting to love myself, little by little. "What is your name? Speak Yourself!"

[@jennit5581]

words can‘t describe anymore how much I love and appreciate them. I am so thankful for what they do to make the world a better place. So proud of Namjoon and BTS as a whole 💜

[@KimNamjoon_Official]

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

[@thelifeofslimers7325]

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

[@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 👍👍

[@xyux8591]

Namjoon was and still is like the dad/guardian I never had. Although I'm not as crazy about BTS as I was when I was 10, I have so much gratitude and love towards them that nobody (not even myself) can take away. These men have saved not only my life, but so many others. And if you're going through a rough patch right now, I urge you to listen to Namjoon. Even in such desperation, try step by step to love and speak yourself more and more. You deserve it. If nobody has told you today, you are valid, loved, cared for, and your life is so valuable. I love you.

[@shivisharma300]

" May be I made a mistake yesterday. Yesterday's me is still me ....." This one line literally gone through my heart, mind and soul. This speech was so real and encouraging that I can't express in words. Huge respect to BTS and Army .. Army makes the world's best fandom of one of the best humans in the world .. 💜💜

[@noqaur8623]

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.

[@cheerluv218]

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! 💜

[@nidhichandrakar-gg1kp]

I think,this is one of the speech which I listened from my heart

[@juleka7158]

1:29 you did save millions of people around the world. You are a superhero. Proud to be a part of this unique family of ARMY and 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 💜💜

[@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.