My memory of graduation is a little different . It was before my debut as BTS . I was around 20 , just a high school graduate going into university . Back then , the notion of becoming an adult was something quite scary . Anxious about making my way into an unfamiliar world , I was cautious about everything I said or did . Sometimes , I ’ d feel restless , watching my friends go on far ahead of me . And attempting to keep up with their speed would only leave me breathless . I soon realized that their pace was not my own . What held me together during those times was a promise I made with myself “ to take it slow .” I ’ d go at my own pace , steadily . From then on , it became a habit of mine to take extra time for myself . For instance , when learning choreography , I begin practice days earlier than the others do .
If any of you feels lost in the face of doubt or uncertainty , or the pressure of starting anew , don ’ t rush . Take a deep breath . You may find that any moment can be turned into an opportunity . Allow yourself to take it easy . Take it one step at a time . You might discover the important things you were missing , and they will reach out to you .
Min Yoongi , SUGA Hello , this is SUGA .
These days , I feel as though I ’ ve fallen to the ground during a race . I dust my knees and get up again , only to find that there is nobody around me . It ’ s as though I ’ m deserted on an island .
This might not be the grand finale that you had imagined , and a fresh start might seem far away . But I wish to tell you : Please , don ’ t be afraid , don ’ t worry yourself . The end and beginning , beginning and end are connected . There are some things you can only do in isolation , such as focusing only on [ yourself ] and breaking [ your ] own barriers . One small person can dream the biggest dream , paint the largest picture , and make endless possibilities come true . When we meet again , I look forward to seeing your dream , your picture , and your endless possibilities out in this world . Take your hands off what you can ’ t control , and get your hands on what you can change . As you and I continue on in life , we will find ourselves in so many situations out of our grasp . The only thing we can control is ourselves . Get your hands on the changes you can make because your possibilities are limitless . After all , I also had no idea I would become BTS either . Thank you .