THE BOYZ(더보이즈) IDENTITY FILM 'GENERATION Z : KEVIN(케빈)’

"the moment that I stop pretending will be the moment where I've accepted myself" man that hits close to home

how I wish that Kevin Moon is my freaking bestfriend, I feel like I will have the best and interesting conversations about life with him

OKAY BUT THE WAY HE SAID "it's okay not to be okay" KEVIN BRO you're saving all of our depressed selves out here tysm
edit: to everyone reading this, i hope you're all doing fine even in these hard times & always remember kevins words. sending much love to you guys ♡

Kevin: I'm not a happy guy, I'm not a sad guy
My brain cell: I'm the bad guy

Kevin idk if you're gonna read this but that part where you described how you're always thinking about what you should and shouldn't do when conversing with someone is called "positive and negative face" and it's a politeness theory developed by Brown and Levinson. People want to maintain positive face in order to be accepted by people, and negative face is the desire for your thoughts and actions to not be controlled by anyone except for yourself. To maintain both positive and negative face, people do exactly what you described; somewhat pretend to be a different version of themselves that they think the other person wants to see. What I'm trying to say is, it's totally normal for people to constantly worry about how they're portraying themselves to others...balancing positive and negative face is honestly a life long lesson like you said, and I hope that one day, perhaps sometime soon, you find that comfort in achieving the balance ❤️

No one:
Cameraman: *zooms in*
Me: *dies in canadian*

Honestly my ideal type of guy is someone like Kevin Moon. I always love artsy, educated and empathetic guy. Imagine going on dates at art exhibitions, checking out the new cafe or coffee shop in town, and have the best kind of deep conversation at 3am + always cheer you up with his (totally not lame) puns and memes. yupe, that kind of guy 🧡

i hope kev is able to surround himself with people he trusts enough to be his true and authentic self 🥺 i also think i personally can learn a lot from kevin in terms of reflecting on the 'why' behind people and their behaviors/actions, but i totally agree with him about hating to be alone out of fear of getting lost in my thoughts :(( i feel like i always have to be doing things and feeling productive to avoid stagnation and too much time to be alone with my brain because it never ends up well lol, but hearing that kevin goes through the same exact thing is so comforting. I LOVE YOU KEVIN

i understand the "pretending to be a version of myself that the other person wants me to be" on a spiritual level. i feel the pressure to appease everyone. it's not really a matter of fitting in, rather i really want to be there for everyone to the point where i can't put myself first, and so i need to adapt and make myself feel their situation and put them first. love you, kevin. thank you for raising the statement about it being okay that you're not.

"I get depressed when I'm not busy" I feel you,Kevin :')

"its okay not to be okay"
-Kevin moon 2020

When kevin said that he tries to show a version of him that the other person wants, I was shook because that is so me and I too tend to overthink in real time. I love you sooo sooo much Kevin and also you have inspired me in every possible way

Question : 'Kevin's dream?'
Kevin : "My dream is to inspire others to be wise."
me: "yeah, you have inspired a lot of people with your words. and I'm still inspired by you and the boyz."
Thank you so much

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN

i can relate to so many things he says. when he says that the time he got depressed is when he's not busy is totally what i felt everytime. in this lockdown situation, i cant find something that makes me busy and that makes me have so many thoughts that kinda makes me depressed. and since my mbti with kevin is similar i can relate to him and jacob so much

I honestly can relate to Kevin. Maybe, it's because that's just how most artsy people feel. We can be reserved and talk to ourselves a lot. We always wonder why are things like that, why do people act like that, why did that happen, etc. But that's what makes us special, we can be empathetic and learn new things from other people

Kevin: "I can't express myself deeply"
*literally 2 mins later*: gives us a whole philosophy lesson
Pls that boy i can't 😭

"I find myself pretending to be a version of myself that I think that the other person wants me to be" I can relate to it so much:(

I can relate with Kevin when he's alone and then be depressed...-

"I wan't to inspire people to know it's ok not to be ok"
I love you, Kevin Moon.

으악구 넘무 귀염다 미친것 같다,,,,진중한 케빈 개조악,,

It's very comforting at the same time, this interviews makes me feel the intimacy between deobis and TBZ. The way you guys agreed on releasing content that contains personal and stuff that isn't usually shown by most idols makes us feel closer as a normal human being to you guys. I hope you guys keep in mind that we're always here for you. We love you so much.

"To inspire People" Kevin don't know how much he ispire to us.
And how much we love him :c-

I am feel so soft hearing this side of their stories. Like who the hell would have thought our KEVIN MOON, fulltime Beyonce lover, gets depressed. Then again, its a very understandable feeling, to get depressed, its how you cope with it is what makes you different. I personally relate to him, especially when he said he pretends to be the version he thinks people want him to be, I just hope he doesn't push himself too far. But as he said it will definitely be a big life lesson in the long run. Gosh! All these identity videos are making me soft and vulnerable, yet I am not the person who is baring myself to the public.
THESE BABIES DESERVE A WIN ON RTK. SO DEOBIS LETS GIVE THEM THE WIN THEY DESERVE!!!
THE BOYZ AND DEOBIS FIGHTING!!!!

Chanhee: ᵏᵉᵇᶦⁿ 🥺🥺🥺

He has a nicer legs than mine *_cries_*

OUH KEVIN , LOOKING LIKE A WHOLE MEAL SKSKSKS

''i am a 'why' guy'' hit very close to home

YES OFCOURSE WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT YOU THE LOVE OF MY LIFE
edit: i hope kevin moon knows how much of an impact he has as a person and how he is already such an inspiration to everybody... :( he’s absolutely a nice person, and you can tell that by his overall personality he has shown the world. i’m not good at expressing my thoughts especially when it’s about kevin (my braincells tends to become useful as the p in raspberry >

THE SHORTS. but I honestly love the way he expresses himself. I love him so much and like it's hard to talk about your problems and he tells how It is. ❤

WE ARE GOING TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN

for anyone who wants to know, at 1:41 kevin says 눈치 보인다 (nun-chi bo-inda) which in english means basically to watch yourself around another person in fear of setting them off or making them uncomfortable.

Even before I knew about The Boyz, I knew who Kevin was because of all the memes of him I had seen around the internet and I did NOT expect him to be this person he shows here. What I mean by that is, the way he overthinks things and also feels like he’s afraid of accepting who he truly is... really hits home for me. I thought he would be the “happy” guy, the “mood maker” or the “extroverted” person... but he is just so different and I find it to be so refreshing.

This interview is actually so deep and emotional

LET'S TALK ABOUT KEVIN

hello, I'm a moa and a few days ago I watched one of their mafia games and slowly I got into them and now I'm watching random video and I here right now! I didn't know that the boyz are so relatable and really good! and in this video everything kevin said I feel he just described me 100% and I got really emotional. i don't know how to express myself but this dude omg he's such a good comfort person! I was touched only by his words! his words are gold

WHO IS THIS GUY ? NO IM IN LOVE !

Well Kevin has already reached his dream, because he is indeed an inspiration to me, just like to many other Deobis ❤

Kevin is always really honest and always want to inspire others . He always speak his feelings . He always give advice to others .he always tell the truth . This is why I love and respect Kevin . ❤️I love you Kevin .

I hope people wont sleep on kevin after this !

This interview really made me appreciate and fall for Kevin in a whole new way. I’ve realized that I’m so similar to him in so many aspects(especially the stuff he talks about in this interview) and it’s really nice to have someone like that to look up to

The part when he says that hes often a version of himself in favour of the person hes talking to and that that keeps him from forging deep relationships to others hits me sooo hard i completely relate to him in that. Theres always this inner anxiousness i have and its sooo hard for me to let all my emotions out honestly in front of others. Im always trying to keep face even in friendships ive had my entire life and that really doesnt allow me to have deep bonds to those friends even though i want to

little did this boy know he made me finally find the courage to start again the thing that I once really loved; music. I have no idea what i'd be doing rn if I'd never got to know the boyz in my life istg

When I was to the concert , I swear KEVIN Was the sweetest when we talked to him he was like "Oh my god Thank you (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ" I'm sad-

I find it interesting that at the beginning, he said 'the overall image that people have about me..it's the happy-go-lucky guy who tries to see the best in every situation which is not necessarily true'...but at the end of the interview...that's what he did...he showed a display/example of that kind of guy he described in the beginning when talking bout the life lesson...it ended in full circle. maybe that's part of his charming points after all. haa. although yeah, what he was trying to say was that....that's not all to him. somehow, i feel like...he's more secretive than he let on...which is totally fine by me, that OR....many possibilities, maybe he's really that kind of guy but he just has other side which isn't shown here, or idk...but so far, with other members i've watched, i could kind of grasp a sense of them or their situations behind their words...regardless right or wrong...but with Kevin...i'm quite at a lost...he said he's an open book, but i couldn't exactly read him...this might sound silly but i feel like he's more of a mystery than he probably think he is, i sound crazy but yeah...that's just how i feel...i have the same mbti personality type as him, and from how he describe himself in that vague fashion, even i would do that...so, surely i would be able to grasp the kinda person he is right? wrong. it made me wonder if i wouldn't be able to know myself either while thinking that i know myself (that thought itself is kind of disturbing). Asking why is not such a bad thing(which reminds me of the scene everyone making human pancake tower on Eric and Kevin appeared on the side asking 'why' lol)...but when it leads to depression...maybe you could change the question from why, to 'how' or even 'what', 'where', 'who' etc. and maybe you'll be more at ease even by a bit, Kevin? Just a thought...no judging on people's way of thinking. since mine is wayy more flawed than anyone i know...between hide, lie, and pretend though....the line is very blur...i find it interesting that he admits to pretending but it's not considered lying...well, hiding won't count as lying for me, but isn't pretending lying in acting form? haha. well, we all do that though. so, i don't blame him at all. very few people(without power.status)that can survive on Earth without that trait, and that courage to be upfront 100%, sadly that's also how we often make communication work most time, pretending. through holding in some parts of ourselves and portraying what the other people want in order to achieve the goal of that particular communication. I don't have deep relationship with anyone either. there was a time when i found a friend to whom i thought i could show my true inner self n share the burden of things i've always kept from others, because i felt like our connection were already like sisters, but after pouring out the side of me i never let out to anyone else, even that connection cease n worse, it ceased at the time i felt most alone in life...in that sense, it made me think maybe it's better to not even try to have such connection with anyone, since the result seemed worse than having a shallow connection. in the end, we are the captain of our own lifeboat, the author of our own life story, so i wouldn't say which is better. especially since Kevin seems to probably have similar style of thinking even if not same thoughts, i tend to overthink myself...and the results were never pretty but changing my way isn't as easy as it sound...so i can empathize the inner struggle he might have, and he might not even see it as such a trouble. because it's something already ingrained in the personality.
Of course it's okay not to be okay, if there's a choice, there won't be a 'not okay' in the first place, so the least we could do is to accept for our peace of mind. but Kevin, we can also try to turn the 'not ok' to ok, it doesn't have to end up in 'ok' as a result, but wouldn't the attempt/struggle/desire to turn it would be more satisfying/comforting than just to accept as fate without a fight? of course that depends on the situation, not all situations are worth the 'okay'. that's where i say it's okay to not be okay...pretentious of me to say all this of all person...when i couldn't set my life straight...actually maybe that's the reason i like to share my thoughts with others, with a hope of even 0.000001% someone could be comforted or find hope in their situation. of course, i'm not saying Kevin needed my advice since i have confidence in his way of thinking, well, doesn't hurt to put it out here, maybe some random people who come across could find a sense of help. i'm just used to helping adults with advices since i was barely 5 years old. haha...so i somehow got ahead of myself lol...anywho, all the best, Kevin. And try not to get too stressed over the version of you people might want to see, because...you never know until you try...those people might appreciate your true side, who knows. btw, i really like the atmospheric and moody vibe of his shoot from lighting, angles, etc. very pleasing to watch, pretty n yet relatable in some ways i guess.
Also, if anyone bothered to read this entire longass comment n going through similar struggle, if my comment could even help/comfort anyone by a bit, i'd be happy. Fighting everyone!

"I'm a why guy" honestly I feel the same. It's hard sometimes when we can't express why something is like that. But hey at least we know how we are feeling. I hope you're surrounded by lots of positivity and love Kevin. You're amazing

Kevin is really like mee I really wanna have a conversation with him.

i bacame one of the deobi’s because of this video of you, my moon. you led me to a group where i could bring back the laugh that i was faking lately, so people wont think that i am sad. thank you, my moon. i love you. maybe watching this video was the best thing i did this year. you inspired me, my moon. loveyou so much.

"i think the moment that I stop pretending, will be the moment where I've accepted myself". i found this guy on tiktok and i can somehow relate to him. from his answers, i can say that he's such a pure and warm-hearted person. he's too precious for this world.

omg im watching this for the first time and most of the things kevin said i wrote them on my notes like months ago, soulmates👁👄👁

OMG YESS MY BRO

He is really awesome this guy, I had goosebumps bc of how human and smart he is. I love him and he has inspired me already to be myself the same way he is effortlessly open and sincere

Can i give him a hug?
;^;

Kevin dream had already come true..

Why is this all so relatable?😭

“it’s okay to not be okay.” - kevin moon

Kevin Moon became my Motivation and inspiration these days. His words kept me going and if ever I'm having a breakdown on my dark room, I always remember what he said that "Sometimes, it's okay not to be okay". That's where time I cry hard on a my pillow inside my room with Kevin Moon as the only person who understands what I feel.

"I'm not a happy guy, but I'm not a sad guy, I'm a why guy"
Same Kevin same, tho I'm a girl but relatable af..

2:44 Kevin is the inspiration for the drama "it's okay not to be okay"

케빈 멋있는 싸람...

kevin you're such a relatable person.
whenever i have a hard time,i always think of you being by my side and that honestly comforts me so much.i really can't thank you enough for everything you've done for me

Love You Kevin 😘❤

Now looking back this vid in 2021, you already accepted your true self and i feel so happy for you and i hope I'll find my inner me someday,soon

i’m gonna be honest, i don’t really know him but a clip of this interview came up on my fyp and i decided to look for it (the complete version)... this literally made me feel so identified, i’ve always found myself wondering how other people would like me and in the long run i end up being alone because none of my relationships ever last, i mean i can’t pretend forever... seeing him have such a positive attitude regarding something that isn’t necessarily a good thing made me want to have that same perspective. at the end, where he said that he wishes to inspire other people... well, he already is!

I might turn into a fan after watching this. He speaks so well I think he would make a great lyricist or poet from the way that he talks and thinks very philosophical.

Kevin, you absolutely inspire me. Thank you for being honest and vulnerable here, I really related to a lot of what you said. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone feeling this way, and I hope we do find peace and that acceptance of ourselves ❤️

어떻게 사람이 저렇게 잘생겼지?? 춤도 잘추고 노래도 잘하고 도대체 부족한 게 뭐야

2:02 “BUT THATS OKAY” Kevin is so cute thoooo😭😭😭 AND FOR WHAT???

Kevin is the type of person that always tries to make others feel better. He literally wants his thoughts to motivate someone. I'm pleased to know that the words he shared with us inspired Deobis. Kevin, you've finally accepted and embraced your true self. Very glad to know that you became a more better person each day who always spread happiness to everyone.

its scary how i was able to finish his sentences because of how similar we are. i felt like he put it into words

I don't know him but he inspired me for my mental health.. thank you very much ❤

"I see myself as a person that fails to express myself 100% all the time" never have I related so hard to anything. I have all these thoughts and emotions, but never quite get my opinion across. I think I'm generally misunderstood by people and it's a very frustrating feeling to live with... especially since I'm the only one responsible for feeling like this. The Boyz getting personal is making my inner emo jump to the keyboard, sry

Those 174 seconds perfectly portrait why Kevin Moon is my number 1. ultimate bias

Kevin: " me not being able to make deep relationship with many people"
i totally feel the same maybe i think i have a lot of friends but after a short period of time they will eventually forget that i exist because they have a new friend

아니 케빈아 너 진짜...진짜 좋다

Everything Kevin said hits home. Same, man. Same.

I don't know about The Boyz and their members much but Kevin seems like a genuinely sincere and gentle person. I hope he achieves all that he wishes for. ❤

Kevin I love you

bro i love you, KEVIN BEST BOY, u just spilled a facts

Talking about yourself that you want it to be but hard to express to everybody. I like Kevin, he is the type of a person who wants to have a deep conversation and making a life advises.

I want a bestfriend like kevin moon

kevin is literally me :"

I'm melting by just hearing his english

"I am a why guy"
Why do I relate to that in another level

kevin is honestly so well-spoken

i sometimes think about how kevin became such a wise guy. i love the way he expresses himself he tries to show a version of him that the other people wants. kevin says that he isnt accept himself yet cuz he use masks, but he knows that he will accept himself one day he literally inpires me all the time. kev if you are seeing this just know that i love you and i will support you till the end. deobi loves you💜

kevin moon i love you

KEVIN MOON SO CUTE

kevin, you will find someone who spend rest of her life with you. Trust me

I just want to say, kevin's face is a god's art. He's damn handsome.

I know he is a nice guy. Kevin, you might not know but you really inspire me.

my heart beats fast as kevin speaks in english + smiles

i hope i have a bestfriend like kevin

KEVIN'S AN INTELLECTUAL

Why am i crying watching this... KEVIN I LOVE YOU

i really loved this video omg. not only the way he is speaking, the things he is talking about, but also how it was filmed. all those camera shakes and zoom in/outs and movements are not messy, but you know, not organized. almost feels like you (i mean viewer) are filming him and talking to him. and the fact that like/dislike is not counted (doesn’t show the numbers) really gives “thoughts/vulnerability cannot be judged” thing. intimate authentic beautiful

*ok, im actually crying. i love him so much. it hit me so hard when he said that with people, he tends to pretend to be a version of himself that they wants him to be, and that's why he is not able to create deep connections with many people. i deeply felt that. i tend to do this naturally and i realized it not a long time ago. and, it just hurts when you finally see it because it makes you feel like you don't know your true self at all. i hope for kevin and everybody else that feels the same that someday we will accept and finally love ourselves because we all deserve it*

LOVE YOU KEVIN.....

Today's quote
Because in the long run there will be a good life lessons .
I think the moment that I stop pretending will be the moment where I've accepted myself .

I'm living with Kevin Moon words💙💚