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Just BTS' RM Enjoying Fun Photoshoot With Military Buddies Before Discharge
Last Updated: All of them were seen having the best time of their lives at the photobooth just days before their discharge. With just days left for discharge from the military, BTS' Kim Namjoon, aka RM, is happier than ever. The K-pop idol delighted his fans by sharing yet another update from the last few days of his mandatory military service. Along with the pictures, RM also shared a countdown for his fans, which read D-3, indicating that he has his bags packed for his discharge on June 10. Taking to his Instagram Stories on Friday, June 6, the 30-year-old BTS leader shared a collage of photos. In the first picture, RM, in his military uniform, posed solo while making a goofy face. The next three snapshots were with his colleagues. They were seen having the best time of their lives at the photobooth just before their discharge. RM's recent update was shared by fans on Reddit. And in no time, many flocked to the comment section to react to his pictures. One fan said, 'We're almost there!!! I know we're excited but there's no one more excited than Namjoon." Another added, 'The third picture- can't decide whether that's cute or just hot af. I'mma just cry in that corner over there. I love him sm." Someone penned, 'HE LOOKS SO GOOD GOD DAMN." RM is all set to get discharged in three days with Kim Taehyung, aka V. Jimin and Jungkook will be relieved from their duties just a day later on June 11. Suga is scheduled to complete his duties by June 21. According to a statement released by BTS' agency BigHit Music, the four members will not be directly discharged from their military bases. Instead, they will address fans in private, low-key events at separate designated locations. The agency emphasised that these will not be any public events. RM and V, who both enlisted in December 2023 but served in different divisions, RM in the Capital Defense Command and V in the elite Special Duty Team, will greet fans from Chuncheon. Jimin and Jungkook, who served together under the companionship programme, will appear at Yeoncheon. Speaking of RM's work front, the 30-year-old K-pop idol made history at the 2025 American Music Awards by becoming the first K-pop artist to win in the Favourite Artist category. Moreover, back in May, RM became the first and only Asian and K-pop soloist to land 30 entries in the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart. While there are no updates regarding his musical endeavours, it is being reported that he might return to the television screens with the hit variety show Problematic Men. First Published: June 07, 2025, 09:24 IST
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14-05-2025
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BTS Leader RM Becomes First K-Pop Soloist With 30 Billboard Chart Entries
Last Updated: The song debuted at the top of the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales Chart, marking RM's third track to reach the number one position. Even while serving in the military, BTS' leader Kim Namjoon, aka RM, continues to make history. The South Korean rapper and songwriter, currently in the last leg of his mandatory military service, has hit another huge milestone in his career, becoming the first and only Asian and K-pop soloist to land 30 entries in the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart. His latest release, Stop The Rain, a collaboration with Epik High's Tablo, has made a major impact in the music industry ever since its release on May 2 this year. The song debuted at the top position on the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales Chart, marking RM's third track to reach the number one position following his earlier hits Still Life and Neva Play. With this, RM has become the second Korean/ K-pop act to have the number #1 in this chart. If you think that was all, let us tell you that RM's Stop The Rain is also making waves all over the world. The single has managed to reach the number 4 position on the Billboard Digital Sales chart and is currently at 116 on the Billboard Global Excl. chart. US charts. RM and Tablo's collab stands at #178 on Billboard Global 200. RM's fans are elated due to his latest achievement and have flooded social media with best wishes to the artist and praises for his feat. #StopTheRain by @blobyblo x #RM, on Billboard Charts –#1 – Rap Digital Song Sales#4 – Digital Song Sales#116 – Billboard Global Excl US#178 – Billboard Global 200 STOP THE RAIN ON BILLBOARDSTR ON BILLBOARDCONGRATULATIONS RMCONGRATULATIONS TABLO #방탄소년단RM … — RM INDIA OFFICIAL 🐨💙🇮🇳 (@RMIndiaOfficial) May 13, 2025 RM's recent song marked his 30th entry in the Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart, making him the only Asian solo act with the most entries on the chart. Overall, he is the second Asian act, just behind his own band BTS, with the most entries on the same chart. And that's not all. Stop The Rain has already been Shazamed over 20,000 times, showing just how many listeners are discovering and loving this powerful track. As for RM and Tablo's latest release, Stop The Rain, the emotional track is a poignant reflection of their personal struggles, inner turmoil and vulnerability. The unique rap styles of both artists, coupled with visuals showcasing a child trying to hide his pain, have received a thumbs-up from the listeners. RM, who began his service as an active duty soldier in December 2023, is scheduled to be discharged from the military in June along with his other bandmates Kim Taehyung, Park Jimin, Jungkook and Min Yoongi. First Published:
