BTS j-hope DEAR Class of 2020 SPEECH

BTS joined an esteemed lineup of A-list figures, including former U.S. President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, global music icon Beyoncé, and many others, to deliver an inspiring and heartfelt commencement speech for the Class of 2020 during YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 graduation special. In their speech, the members of BTS shared personal anecdotes, words of encouragement, and messages of resilience, recognizing the challenges the graduating class faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They emphasized the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and the pursuit of dreams despite uncertain times. Their heartfelt words resonated with millions of students worldwide, offering hope and motivation to a generation stepping into an unpredictable future.

“Hi, it’s your hope, J-Hope. I’m not much different from all of you. At times, I feel as though I’ve reached a dead end as I perform and make music. Sometimes, my mind is bleached white and I can hardly take another step forward. It’s a regular occurrence as I work. At these times, I think, “just this once.” “Just this once,” and I pick myself back up. I decide to trust myself. The next attempt might not be perfect, but the second is better than the first, and the third is even better than the second. And that is the moment I decide, I’m glad I chose not to give up.” j-hope

“There will be times in your life when you question your own decisions, whether it be about your major or your profession, whether you have the right choice, whether you are doing well or walking the path of failure. And when you do, remember: You are the leader of your own life. And chant it over and over again. I can do it. You got it. I can do it well. I can do it better than anybody. Like this.” j-hope