K-Pop band BTS tells world youth to 'speak yourself' at UN

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Korean boy band BTS became the first ever K-Pop group to address the United Nations this week when it told young people to believe in their own convictions and voices

 

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Sounds like Melania has her new speech ready to go ...

BTSBaepsae9 Why you saying first ever kpop group like the UN is gonna have a kpop segment? Just say BTS

The Beatles they're not! Who is going to listen to these S. Korean no talents and take them seriously? Even the Monkees were slightly hip. With the emphasis on slightly.

They've set another record for naught. Who can break the records?I am sure that such a man will not come out for a long time.

As a parent who has seen this band multiple times over the past 4 years with my children, it's been an honor to witness how much love and respect they have for both themselves and others. I'm so happy they had this incredible opportunity.

Yes lets listen to young boys with earrings and no life experience.

Yeah. Lots of young people are big fans of the UN. This will definitely change things!

it was amazing!

So Robotic. I don't mind a good robot though. Better than a Trump any day.

KarinaAmezcuaS

ching ching Chong bong kwong fwong kwing

The message BTS_twt is trying to convey is for the youth to speak up for themselves and not just be swayed by their environment or expectations from others. YOUTH, their TIME, their TURN.

I want Miley to give a speech, where do you make a petition for this?

Stellamarielorkin

soo beautiful. our keader Kim Namjoon.

El llamado de un joven a las nuevas generaciones vote

The racist comments here and people who can't take time to learn anything about them are what's wrong in this world... Degrading people who help make a difference and attack them for their looks and race. Sighs.

MrsJedi YAY!!!

hphungkc BTS are passionate artists that care deeply about the society they live in & the youths they influence. They use their massive platform responsibly to empower others. Even if you aren’t a fan of their music,I would hope u can at least respect their genuine efforts to help others.

That's a guy? 🤔

lark_yan

Never seen or heard these young gentlemen perform ... but I DEFINITELY favor their IMMACULATE GROOMING!! Wow!! They've earned PROPS for THAT, if nothing else! God bless them, and may they have continued Success and much Happiness! 👍🌞

🤣😂 что это за пидарюга?

I believe in Norm MacDonald and the power of laughter!

What beautiful hair!

sorry I’m going to drop this here as well if anyone can retweet and help my best friend out that would be great thank you as little as 5 dollars

Again, looking for heroes in the wrong place.

Kpop bands are terribly used and abused. Forced to stay up long hours, malnourished, fainting/falling off stage. That’s what should be looked at

nobody really cares about those soyboys

raticorns

very uplifting to my moral....toast

😂🤦🏽‍♂️ like if them yahoos care. Smdh

Wow Add me my what'sApp 0612149934

🙏💯💯💯💯

Some locals can see someone different without judge and hate

yeah like adressing the un is a thing kpop bands do just say bts talked on the un

grace_cc_

Nice!

ThaHyuk Tu viu isso menino?!

In a society of "judging" we jump to conclusions before knowing people for who they are but for how they look. It is true the "out" is what we see first but it is absurd to judge based on it. I am glad I am learning to do that and BTS_twt is a major part in reminding me of it

Love your headline but please next time.. THROW the kpop tags away from BTS name. Thanks

So proud! This is a huge inspiration to many people all over the world💜

Stop with the "kpop" already, they are way more than just "kpop" group.

i stan real kings who helps others start being a better person by loving themselves even when they still fully haven't themselves

Wow, BTS!

Youth of United States has followed this from the beginning it's a God Thing.

obviouslytianna this is seriously such a beatiful speech, people need to start speaking up and not be afraid

BTS_National How can you not love these boys BTS_twt 💜

They are using their fame to spread more positivity.. such in such a good way. It has always been their passion. Fame doesn't change them. You really need to be a good person in heart and not to get intoxicated by fame to be able to do this. BTS fighting! 🙆‍♀️💜 사랑해 요💜

btsanalytics Pls stop it's not about kpop it's not another record it's really important subject let's not look at things from the wrong angle please let's focus on what's important Youth2030

I’m personally proud to see how far BTS has come.Their hard work is finally paying off.Their songs speak to you even if you don’t understand the language.keep spreading more love BTS💜The world needs the message of self love more than ever💜.BTS_twt LoveyourselfBTSUnicefRM

Thank you BTS_twt for everything, thank you for giving me strength.

btsanalytics BTS_twt BTS BTSxUnitedNations BTSforYouth2030 SPEAKYOURSELF

btsanalytics BTS_twt they are awesome 😭💜

To be honest..I'm jealous of them making their fans happy..I wish I was more like them..making other people happy by doing what they love..I'm no fan but through experience with my friends..they helped them through sadness which is really good..something I could never do myself..

im sure talking to one self will get you taking away and locked up,

I'm no fan of BTS,I actually hate them,because of their fans,crazy fans to be exact,but today in this comment section I realize that even with all the cringe their fangirls have brought,I don't hate them at all..they inspire others and make their fans happy which I can't ever do.

Wonderful!!

The first Kpop *singer

ARAB1_ARMY I’m really proud of them.

There are so much difference between CNN and BBC. In BBC there are positive comments from non-fans meanwhile CNN has only toxic comments from non-fans. What's the difference?

Beyond proud !

Not understanding why people have an issue with this. Not the 1st celebrities to be involved with the United Nations and won’t be the last. They have considerable reach and influence and used that to spread a positive message. Well done guys.

visual king, worldwide handsome, worldwide son in law, well-mannered, well-educated, intelligent, talented, hardworker man Kim SeokJin

Zzzzzzz wake me when this crap is over

Shows how white United Nations has been... We should be ashamed! UnitedNations

bangtan_india This is in my opinion one of the best speeches ever delivered

smoltaegi First ever K-Pop, do you think there'll be second, third and so on? Don't forget to stream IDOL

Febieegusfa emang mantap swami swami q iniii

thanks for this! we'd appreciate if you didn't bring up the association to kpop next time onwards. this has nothing to do with kpop. it's all bts and that should be acknowledged purely

This world is a better place as long as BTS is there and Kim Namjoon is the Leader BTS_twt

I'm so proud of how ARMYs under this thread react to negative feedback - rational, kind and open for mature discussion. The exact opposite of ppl who belittle this important moment just because they read the word 'K-Pop' in the title. Namjoon taught us well.

I cried a river over this part last night. 😭 Thank you for listening to us & knowing us.. We love you BTS_twt 💜 BTSARMY BTSxUnitedNations SpeakYourself

playwithk_yt

kinda frustrating to see some of the comments here, y'all are quick to judge just because they're korean. this is truly, truly disgusting... on other hand, namjoon's speech was really beautiful and inspiring. as always, i'm very proud.

We should know that he is talking not as a million seller or bts, but as a normal 24 years old young man. I'm so glad that bts keep talking they are same with us. They commit mistakes and they might be imperfect just like us. I'll try to love my imperfect aspects just like them.

BTS_National BTS was born for moments like these. We, armys have lived for moments like these. BTS_twt

ARAB1_ARMY I'm so proud of them

Speak yourself.Let others get to know who you are. That's very important.

The best lider in the whole world ,massive than u for said powerful words today Nam, in every part of the world BTS are doing the right things, i was crying when suddenly heard ¿What is ur name? N believe everything in my life change.

he is our president and six ministers from BTS 💜 I hope that people can be inspired by his speech and more to love himself love yourself love myself and PEACE PCAs Thegroup BTS bts

Congratulation BTS_twt you and ARMY make a new History💜

First Saudi Arabia in the human rights council now this. Just proves that the UN is an enormous joke, this is a degradation of diplomacy.

SpeakYourself

UN isn’t waiting for another BTS to do this again. “BTS DID IT” isn’t so hard to type

It’s great that they’re using their voices and influence for good. Something we don’t see much of now. Dedicating your music, lyrics & artistry since 2013 on being a voice for the youth...I mean you can’t get any more impactful than that. Finally people who deserve success.

That's my man :")

Foggots

An inspiring speech. Instantly iconic 💜

Sorry kid. You used a lot of words to say virtually nothing. “Start loving yourself?” Self love is the biggest problem in this world. What people need to make big changes in the world, is to love the poor, the downtrodden. Love of self isn’t really love at all.

hoodjoonie his speech is beautiful, his voice is beautiful, he is beautiful i love everything about this video 💗

they're not a top social artist two times in a row for nothing

Wow, i’m not a fan of bts, but these guys achieved a lot, in such short time👏

He did so well! His speech truly inspired me and we can take a lot from it .

Is there a reason why she is wearing lipstick?

So much toxic masculinity on the comment section below alongside with your hate on people that have done more than any of you. It's a shame, y'all ignore the message getting crossed calling generic or boring when you'd pee on yourself before saying a hello UN. 😔🤙

Love my self love yourself 💜💜

jukooria That speech is all I needed to hear, it was beautiful.

their sincerity is amazing

Dzah. lalinggerz esahmb

dailyunnie the amount of racist comments under this tweet y'all so pressed

I thought everyone on earth love themselves. Sometimes, too much. The world is running out of ideas.

They get to wear pants. And now women get to wear ties? Oh shame!

I'm sold!

Please stop trying to make them happen here in the states. They're never gonna happen here OR in Jamaica! 😁

I have always tried to believe that there might be some good that the United Nations could bring the world, but what is supposed to be gained by having a Korean boy band address the assemblage. Why not just invite the Kardashians and let them film an episode.

It’s not about who first or second. It’s not about Kpop. This is a global forum that support youth and their growth. Thanks for covering but maybe the title and narrative can be better. As in their speech, people make mistakes sometimes. I hope your outlet learn and reflect.

사랑과 평화

It was a very weird message... What exactly is their point and how is it related to any contemporary context?

That’s a load of garbage. This is why so many young men are confused and so many men are irresponsible. Relative truth is not truth. Moral truths are the true north.

Hopefully the last K pop to ever appear before the UN again... sorry but K pop music is not very good... and wtf is a boy band? Under 18? Lol... no men bands in Korea?

Such a new and compelling message🙄

attn: adyingstarr

How is this news

!? Daniel I think CNN is finally catching on and starting to follow the flow of media it's about time!!!

hphungkc Music has no language. If you look at their lyrics you will be amazed at how intelligent and wonderful these men are. They talk about things Korea (and the world in general) turn away from. Look into songs like Silverspoon and No more dream.

hphungkc Out of curiousity... Are they the first Korean artist to address the UN?

a really beautiful speech!

BTS_twt inspires many people.

“Love Yourself, Speak Yourself!” BTS_twt 🥰💜GenUnlimited UNGA ENDviolence Youth2030

In other words, they listed two things to never listen too.... Boy Bands & CNN

hphungkc

hphungkc "firs ever k-pop..." really, cnn, really

Because of what they represent or because of all "north and south korean"''s thing?

Omg so influential 😂😂😂

i believe ~!

Why tho

The first and the only Korean group to do so 👏🏻

Cuman si rm doang juga yg bisa bahasa inggris. Yg lain mah jd representative ae, ngerti mah kagak hehe.

hphungkc What an inspiring and motivational speech. I won’t be forgetting this for a long time.

Great. More celebrities in their penguin suits.

Could the UN be more useless

So brave...

I bet the youngsters in the crowd were inspired

Ya thats real cool, except when you have been indoctrinated!

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