RM (아르엠) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper under Big Hit Music. He is a member of BTS. He debuted solo on December 2, 2022, with a studio album “Indigo”.
RM (BTS) Profile
| Stage Name | RM (아르엠) formerly Rap Monster (랩몬스터) |
| Birth Name | Kim Nam Joon (김남준) |
| Occupation | Rapper, songwriter, producer |
| Birthday | September 12, 1994 |
| Active Years | 2013-present |
| Age | 31 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Height | 181 cm (5’11”) |
| Weight | 76 kg (167 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | ENTP |
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RM (BTS) Facts:
Early Life
– RM was born in Seoul but later moved to Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– He went to Oma Elementary School and Shinil Middle School.
– He went to Ilsan Daejin High Schoo but later transferred and graduated from Apgujeong High School.
– He studied for four months in New Zealand.
Personal Life
– He is known to have severe snoring.
– He attended Global Cyber University in the Department of Broadcasting Entertainment.
– He said that he started hip-hop after listening to Epik High’s Fly when he was in the 6th grade of elementary school.
– His love for art started after visiting the Art Institute of Chicago in 2018.
– In 2018, he had surgery for his deviated septum (nose surgery) to clear airflow and make it easier for him to breathe.
– His childhood dream was to be a writer or poet when he was young. (Zach Sang Show)
– He chose to become a rapper because rap is poetry mixed with rhythm.
– His creative process for a song usually starts from a keyword but he also bases a song on a melody.
– He’s close friends with GOT7’s Jackson and BTOB’s Ilhoon. He’s also close with Ian.
– His pre-debut underground rapper name was Runch Randa, Largo and Stealo.
– His must-have item is his iPhone.
– He wants to have a life like a wildflower.
– His most popular quote is “Jimin, You Got No Jams” and “Teamwork makes the dream work”.
– He prefers hiking in the woods instead of a tropical island. (SiriusXM)
– He prefers a movie over a book.
– He is scared to get married.
– He would describe his style in three words: Fashion, Passion, and Revolution. (NME)
– He has two younger siblings.
– He owns a dog named Rap Mon.
– He has many nicknames including leader rapper, God of Destruction, Rap Mon and Leader Mon.
– He coined the term “Namjooning” to mean living life as Kim Namjoon which includes activities such as taking walks in the park, admiring nature, hanging out with crabs and having fun with friends.
– He was like a nerd in high school. (The Tonight Show)
– He has a strong passion for learning and is often seen reading and recommending books.
– The first thing he does in the morning is ventilate his house by opening all the windows.
– He has a wide range of interests, including literature, art, philosophy, and social issues.
– His military service was scheduled to serve as an active duty soldier in the Republic of Korea Army.
– His hobbies includes walking, biking, going to exhibitions and museums, viewing art, reading, watching movies, surfing the web, photography, and mountain climbing.
– His charm point is his dimples.
– His role models are A$AP Rocky and Kanye West.
– He is one of the members who have the most production and lyric writing within the group.
– His Hollywood crush is Blake Lively. (Access Hollywood)
– He says that silver hair suits him the best.
– He often goes to cafes with V.
– He often uses language plays regardless of Korean or English.
– He once worked in the same crew as Changmo.
– RM’s ideal type is “sexy, even to a brain. Someone that is thoughtful and confident”.
– He sleeps about 4 hours a day.
– He is called a master of award speech.
– He is a big supporter of lgtbqia+ rights.
– He is the only member who can speak English fluently.
– RM means “Real Me”.
– He is the only member of BTS who does not speak in a dialect.
– He is often the spokesperson for BTS during press conferences, interviews, and public appearances.
Career
– RM is the Leader and Main Rapper of BTS.
– He changed his stage name from Rap Monster to RM.
– He is the only member left from the initial lineup of members.
– On March 17, 2015, he released his first solo mixtape which ranked 48th on Spin’s “50 Best Hip Hop Albums of 2015“.
– He has produced 100+ songs.
– He was included in the list of “10 Korean Rappers You Should Know” by American hip-hop XXL.
– He was selected as a new model and global ambassador of Bottega Veneta.
– RM ranked 3rd and 26th on Billboard 200. He also ranked 83rd on Billboard Hot 100.
– He has also collaborated with Mandy Ventrice for “Fantastic Four OST”.
– He along with Suga sang OST for their BTS World game featuring Juice World.
Likes & Dislikes
– He has a lot of favourite colours including black, pink, and purple.
– He enjoys clear weather.
– He loves KAWS and has a collection of KAWS toys in his studio and home.
– He likes making crafts, staying up late and going to art museums.
– He loves his skin.
– He likes cities more than the countryside and beaches. (Noisey)
– Number 1 is his favourite.
– He enjoys clothes, books and computers.
– He likes the winter season.
Food Preferences
– His favourite foods include jjajangmyeon, samgyeopsal and Kalguksu.
– He prefers chocolate over vanilla.
– He loves to eat meat. (Billboard)
– He can’t eat seafood.
Abilities
– He is very fluent in English and Japanese. His TOEIC (The Test of English for International Communication) score was 900.
– He is good at ice skating.
– He has an IQ of 148.
– He is skilled at songwriting.
Personality & Habits
– RM has a habit of making his bed and stretching after waking up. (All Day with Kim Namjoon)
– He can not stand seeing dishes piled up in the sink so he washes them right after eating.
– He has a habit of writing a diary.
– He knows and uses a lot of drips and buzzwords that are popular on the internet.
– He is said to have a thoughtful and troubled personality.
– He is considered the clumsiest member. (People)
Major Works
– His popular songs include, “Come back to me”, “Wild Flower”, and “LOST!”.
Awards
– RM has won many awards including winning the “Fans’ Choice Top 10 – Male” at the 2024 MAMA Awards and “Best Alternative Video – International” at the 2024 UK Music Video Awards.
– He also won the “Art Patron of the Year” at the 2020 Patrons of the Arts Awards.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: rkive
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer
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