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BTS arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, November 19, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)
BTS became the first K-pop group to speak at the United Nations on September 24, with the aim of empowering young people.
The septet arrived in the UK for the launch of Generation Unlimited, a campaign "For all young people to be educated, trained or employed by 2030". The conference was hosted by celebrities such as YouTube personality and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Lilly Singh.
The RM leader took the microphone, accompanied by his six colleagues – Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook.
During his speech, RM became personal by approaching his journey towards self-realization in the face of struggles. "I tried to trap myself in other molds made by other people," he said. "Soon, I started to exclude my own voice and listen to the voices of others. Nobody called my name and me either. My heart stopped and my eyes closed. Like that, we all lost our names. We became like ghosts. But I had a shrine, and that was music.
The rapper also spoke of the difficulties faced by BTS during its debut as outsiders in the industry. "Even after making the decision to join the BTS, there were a lot of obstacles," he said. "Some people might not believe it, but most people thought we were desperate, and sometimes I just wanted to stop."
But even after becoming a global superstar, the 24-year-old has always worked to accept all versions of himself. "Yesterday is still me," he says. "Today, I am who I am with all my faults and my mistakes. Tomorrow I might be a little wiser and that would be me too. These faults and errors are what I am, constituting the brightest stars in the constellation of my life. I have come to love myself for who I am, for whom I was and for whom I hope to become.
Near the end of the speech, RM introduced a new step in the group's familiar refrain: "talk to yourself".
"I want to hear your voice," he said. "I want to hear your conviction. No matter where you come from, skin color, gender identity, just talk to you. Find your name [and] find your voice.
The speech became viral since the hashtag #BTSxUnitedNations was used around the world on Twitter for several hours.
Over the years, BTS has forged a reputation as one of the most socially aware groups in Korea. Their words touched on topics such as mental illness, consumerism and the problems of the school system. In November 2017, the group joined forces with UNICEF for an anti-violence campaign entitled "Love Myself".
In July, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore thanked the BTS and the ARMY for raising $ 1 million for the UNICEF campaign to end violence against children. young people. "The LOVE MYSELF campaign is proof that young people around the world can come together and make a difference," she said in a video message to the group. "From your music to your messages to your donations, you have shown the power of kindness."
BTS is in the middle of the North American branch of BTS World Tour: love yourself. They will become the first K-pop band to play in a stadium when they perform on October 6 in Citi Field, New York. The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and Hello America this week.
Watch the full speech below, via The Washington Post.
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BTS arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, November 19, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)
BTS became the first K-pop group to speak at the United Nations on September 24, with the aim of empowering young people.
The septet arrived in the UK for the launch of Generation Unlimited, a campaign "For all young people to be educated, trained or employed by 2030". The conference was hosted by celebrities such as YouTube personality and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Lilly Singh.
The RM leader took the microphone, accompanied by his six colleagues – Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook.
During his speech, RM became personal by approaching his journey towards self-realization in the face of struggles. "I tried to trap myself in other molds made by other people," he said. "Soon, I started to exclude my own voice and listen to the voices of others. Nobody called my name and me either. My heart stopped and my eyes closed. Like that, we all lost our names. We became like ghosts. But I had a shrine, and that was music.
The rapper also spoke of the difficulties faced by BTS during its debut as outsiders in the industry. "Even after making the decision to join the BTS, there were a lot of obstacles," he said. "Some people might not believe it, but most people thought we were desperate, and sometimes I just wanted to stop."
But even after becoming a global superstar, the 24-year-old has always worked to accept all versions of himself. "Yesterday is still me," he says. "Today, I am who I am with all my faults and my mistakes. Tomorrow I might be a little wiser and that would be me too. These faults and errors are what I am, constituting the brightest stars in the constellation of my life. I have come to love myself for who I am, for whom I was and for whom I hope to become.
Near the end of the speech, RM introduced a new step in the group's familiar refrain: "talk to yourself".
"I want to hear your voice," he said. "I want to hear your conviction. No matter where you come from, skin color, gender identity, just talk to you. Find your name [and] find your voice.
The speech became viral since the hashtag #BTSxUnitedNations was used around the world on Twitter for several hours.
Over the years, BTS has forged a reputation as one of the most socially aware groups in Korea. Their words touched on topics such as mental illness, consumerism and the problems of the school system. In November 2017, the group joined forces with UNICEF for an anti-violence campaign entitled "Love Myself".
In July, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore thanked the BTS and the ARMY for raising $ 1 million for the UNICEF campaign to end violence against children. young people. "The LOVE MYSELF campaign is proof that young people around the world can come together and make a difference," she said in a video message to the group. "From your music to your messages to your donations, you have shown the power of kindness."
BTS is in the middle of the North American branch of BTS World Tour: love yourself. They will become the first K-pop band to play in a stadium when they perform on October 6 in Citi Field, New York. The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and Hello America this week.
Watch the full speech below, via The Washington Post.
