Shadowing Practice: 방탄소년단 UN 연설 풀영상 (한영자막) / BTS Gives a UN Speech (FULL, ENG SUB) / SBS - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Kim Nam-Joon Kim Nam-Joon Thank you,
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Mr. Secretary General, UNICEF Executive Director, and all the Excellencies and distinguished guests from across the world.
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My name is Kim Nam-Joon, also known as RM, the leader of the group of BTS.
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It is an incredible honor to be invited to an occasion with such significance for today's young generation.
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Last November, BTS launched the Love Myself campaign with UNICEF, building on our belief that true love first begins with loving myself.
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We've been partnering with UNICEF's End Violence program to protect children and young people all over the world from violence.
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And our fans have become a major part of this campaign with their action and with their enthusiasm.
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We truly have the best fans in the world.
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And I'd like to begin by talking about myself.
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I was born in Issan, a city near Seoul, South Korea.
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It is a really beautiful place with a lake, hills, and even an annual flower festival.
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I spent a very happy childhood there, and I was just an ordinary boy.
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I used to look up at the night sky wonder, and I used to dream the dreams of a boy.
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I used to imagine that I was a superhero who could save the world.
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And in an intro to one of our early albums, there's a line that says, my heart stopped when I was maybe nine or 10.
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Looking back, I think that's
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when I began to worry about what other people thought of me and starting seeing myself through their eyes.
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I stopped looking up at the night skies, the stars.
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I stopped daydreaming.
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I just tried to jam myself into the malls that other people made.
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Soon, I began to shut out my own voice and started to listen to the voices of others.
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No one called out my name, and neither did I.
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My heart stopped and my eyes closed shut.
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So, like this, I, we, all lost our names.
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We became like ghosts.
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But I had one century and that was music.
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There was a small voice inside of me that said, wake up man and listen to yourself.
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But it took me quite a long time to hear music calling my real name.
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Even after making the decision to join BTS, there were a lot of hurdles.
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Some people might not believe, but most people thought we were hopeless.
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And sometimes I just wanted to quit.
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But I think I was very lucky that I didn't give it all up.
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And I'm sure that I and we will keep stumbling and falling like this.
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BTS has become artists performing in those huge stadiums and selling millions of albums right now,
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but I am still an ordinary 24-year-old guy.
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If there's anything that I've achieved, it was only possible that I have my other BTS members right by my side
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and because of the love and the support that our Army fans all over the world made for us.
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And maybe I made a mistake yesterday, but yesterday's me is still me.
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Today I am who I am with all of my faults and my mistakes.
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Tomorrow, I might be a tiny bit wiser.
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And that'd be me too.
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These faults and mistakes are what I am making up the brightest stars in the constellation of my life.
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I have come to love myself for who I am, for who I was, and for who I hope to become.
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I'd like to say the one last thing.
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After releasing our Love Yourself albums and launching the Love Myself campaign, we started to hear remarkable stories from our fans all over the world,
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how our message helped them overcome their hardships in life and start loving themselves.
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Those stories constantly remind us of our responsibility.
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So let's take all one more step.
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We have learned to love ourselves.
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So now I urge you to speak yourself.
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I'd like to ask all of you, what is your name?
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What excites you and makes your heart beat?
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Tell me your story.
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I want to hear your voice.
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I want to hear your conviction.
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No matter who you are, where you're from, your skin color, your gender identity, just speak yourself.
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Find your name and find your voice by speaking yourself.
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I'm Kim Namjoon and also RMO BTS.
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I'm an idol and I'm an artist from a small town in Korea.
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Like most people, I've made many and plenty mistakes in my life.
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I have many faults and I have many more fears
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but I'm gonna embrace myself as hard as I can
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and I'm starting to love myself gradually just little by little what is your name speak yourself thank you very much

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by engaging with a meaningful speech delivered by Kim Nam-Joon, also known as RM, the leader of BTS. The content emphasizes self-love and personal growth, encouraging you to reflect on your own experiences. As you follow along with the speech, you'll focus on pronunciation, intonation, and emotional expression, which are crucial elements in effective communication. This exercise will not only enhance your speaking abilities but also inspire you to confidently "speak yourself," a key theme in the speech.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • distinguished guests: important or respected people at an event.
  • campaign: organized effort to achieve a goal.
  • self-love: appreciating and valuing oneself.
  • hurdles: obstacles or difficulties that prevent progress.
  • overcome: to succeed in dealing with a challenge.
  • responsibility: the state of being accountable for something.
  • support: assistance or encouragement.
  • speak yourself: expressing your true thoughts and feelings.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience while watching the speech, consider utilizing a shadowing app or platform designed for English speaking practice. Start by watching a segment of the video, then pause and repeat what you have heard. Since RM speaks at a moderate pace, you can easily follow along, paying close attention to his tone and emotions. This technique will help improve your English pronunciation and comprehension.

Focus particularly on the pauses in his speech. After listening, try to mimic them in your own practice. The emotional weight of the message enhances the delivery, so channel the feelings he expresses as you repeat the lines. This will not only aid in your pronunciation but also in your ability to convey emotion in your speech—a valuable skill for IELTS speaking practice.

Lastly, remember to record yourself while practicing. Listening to your own voice can provide insights into areas of improvement and help you track your progress over time. By regularly applying these practices, you'll gain confidence and competence in expressing yourself in English!

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.