On January 27, 2024 Rodeo King & Queen contestant Lala Chyna May Bautista became a hot topic on social media for allegedly plagiarizing BTS Kim Namjoon’s 2018 United Nations speech. The beauty pageant was held in San Pablo, Isabela, Philippines.
During the event, when asked who he would like to serve if he became a demon, he answered, “I would serve my mother.” She then allegedly recited excerpts from BTS RM’s 2018 United Nations speech, sparking mixed reactions from fans on her social media who found it odd. At the same time, some say she should have given the rapper credit for her work.
Fans believe the Filipino beauty pageant contestant should have properly praised Kim Nam Joon during her speech
Lala Chyna May Bautista has emerged as the winner of the 2024 Rodeo King & Queen contest despite allegedly quoting from BTS Kim Namjoon’s speech.
During the beauty pageant, the host asked Lala Chyna May Bautista the following question:
“If you were a genie in a bottle, who would you want to serve as your master?”
In response, she explained her answer with the following words, leading to mixed reactions from fans of BTS Kim Namjoon who believe she took the second part of his UN speech that mentioned gender, skin color, and identity. caused. she said,
“Good evening everyone. If I were a genie in a bottle, I would want to serve my mother as my master. Because all I can say about this question is who you are, where you are from, what color your skin is, and what gender you are. So ‘identity, speak for yourself, find your voice, speak for yourself and find your name, thank you.’
Her speech went viral on social media and was criticized by fans for imitating Kim Nam Joon’s speech at the United Nations on September 24, 2018. RM’s words at the United Nations are as follows.
“I want to ask you all, what is your name? What excites you, what makes your heart flutter? Tell us your story. We want to hear your voice, your beliefs. I don’t care who you are.” Tell us where you’re from, the color of your skin, your gender identity, and who you are. Find your name, speak your voice and find your voice. ”
Lala Chyna May Bautista quickly went viral on social media, with fans remarking that her responses to certain questions didn’t match the answers and looked familiar.
While some did not acknowledge Kim Namjoon’s accomplishments and harshly criticized her for plagiarizing his speech, others were optimistic about her speech, stating that idols’ UN speeches are always symbolic. .
Kim Namjoon is currently serving in the military and is scheduled to be discharged in 2025 after completing 18 months of military service.