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India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
India's K-craze
An unusual ARMY of 80 assembled in a studio in Mumbai on July 13. All clad in purple, they screamed what seemed to be the names of their deities: 'Kim Namjoon! Kim Seokjin! Min Yoongi! Jung Hoseok! Park Jimin! Kim Taehyung! Jeon Jungkook! BTS!' They were chanting the names of the seven members of the wildly popular Korean boy band, BTS or The Bangtan Boys. The occasion? The annual get-together of their devoted fanbase, which calls itself the ARMY, short for Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth. Among them were besties Vanessa Daniel, 33, and Diana D'Souza, 36, one a teacher and the other dayjobbing at a top corporate. Between bites of purple-frosted cupcakes, they shared what BTS means for them. 'Emotionally, they offer me a lot of support,' says Vanessa. Adds Diana: 'I don't go to a therapist, I turn to them.'
Pink Villa
07-07-2025
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- Pink Villa
BTS' RM draws wild reactions from fans after dropping phone in water, teases full-group livestream soon
RM is back with his clumsy antics, which was evident during his Weverse live on July 7. The broadcast was over within 3 minutes, leaving fans wanting for more. However, he quickly made up for it by explaining the reason behind the brief session. He also got the fans super excited by teasing about an upcoming broadcast featuring his fellow BTS members. This would mark the group's second OT7 appearance since their military discharge. RM holds the shortest Weverse live! BTS leader Kim Namjoon aka RM held a live broadcast for just 2 min 25 seconds. His original plan was to talk to the fans for a longer period and probably share his Los Angeles deets with them. However, it had to be cut short due to his typical clumsy behaviour. During the live broadcast, he dropped his phone in water and tried to wipe it off and keep the conversation going. However, his phone started acting up, creating mic issues. He end the streaming stating that he would be back after drying his phone. However, sometime later he informed BTS ARMY via a Weverse message that the phone is beyond his fixing and apologized for the short live. Fans were not even surprised at the incident. Check out fan reactions to RM dropping phone in water The BTS ARMY's humor is just as infectious as RM's antics, with fans jokingly declaring, "Our god of destruction is back." The nickname stemmed from RM's previous instances of being a bit accident-prone, often resulting in dropped or broken items. As hilarious as RM is, his fandom is even more. They said, "Our god of destruction is back." It indicated the fact that RM had been seen dropping or breaking things in numerous occasions previously and he is infamous for his clumsy behaviour. Some also proposed effective solutions, such as putting the device in a bag of rice to dry it out. A second BTS' OT7 live is on the cards RM's apology note contained a surprise element– a second full-group livestream after their military discharge. He wrote, he will be back for a live broadcast "later on with the members." This cheered up the upset fans, who expressed eager anticipation for the same.
Pink Villa
23-06-2025
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- Pink Villa
BTS' RM caught smoking in Paris? Netizens claim idol ‘wants to go viral so bad', fans fire back in defense
BTS' Kim Namjoon, better known as RM, is under social media scrutiny after a short video clip began circulating online. It allegedly shows him smoking on a public sidewalk in Paris. The video, originally posted by a user on X (formerly Twitter), quickly spread across platforms. Netizens debate whether the man seen in the footage was indeed the globally recognized K-pop idol. According to online chatter, the person in the video was spotted on a busy Parisian street casually smoking alone. The figure's face was mostly obscured and the video quality was far from clear. However, many online users began speculating that the individual resembled RM. Accusations of disrespect Amid the buzz, a subset of viewers accused the individual in the video, believed by some to be RM, of behaving inappropriately. One particular claim that gained traction alleged that the man had smoked in close proximity to another person. Some users speculated he may have blown smoke in their direction. This behavior was deemed disrespectful by several commenters. Critics labeled the behavior inconsiderate and began raising questions about the idol's public manners. Some threads on social media condemned the alleged incident. They state that celebrities should be more mindful of their surroundings, especially when in public spaces abroad. Fans rush to RM's defense ARMYs, BTS' loyal fanbase, swiftly countered the criticism. Many fans watched the video closely and argued there was no clear evidence that RM was smoking in anyone's face. In fact, some claimed there was no one standing directly in front of the man at all, challenging the initial accusations. Others emphasized that, even if it were RM in the video, he is a legal adult capable of making his own choices. Fans reminded critics that smoking outdoors is not illegal in Paris. They added that public figures should not be expected to live under constant surveillance or be held to unrealistic standards. Privacy concerns Beyond the smoking debate, many ARMYs turned their focus toward the broader issue of celebrity privacy. The resurfacing of blurry, unsolicited photos and videos of idols during their downtime has long been a sensitive topic in K-pop fandoms. The latest incident reignited discussions about boundaries and the ethics of sharing unconfirmed, candid footage of stars. BTS members complete military service: What's next? While the online community debates the authenticity and ethics surrounding the video, BTS fans also have reason to celebrate. As of this month, all seven members of BTS have officially completed their mandatory military service. RM, who enlisted in late 2023, is also now discharged. The group's military chapter has now come to a close, prompting fans to eagerly anticipate what comes next. HYBE has not yet released any official announcements about group activities, comeback schedules, or solo releases. But speculation is already building across fan forums and music platforms.
Indian Express
21-06-2025
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- Indian Express
BTS' RM says he gets ‘really jealous' when he listens to great albums: ‘I just can't be objective'
BTS' RM, aka Kim Namjoon, is back with his band as they plan a reunion after their military discharge. Amid this excitement for the bad members and their fans, RM, in a recent chat, spoke about his affair with art, and admitted that he experiences the feeling of jealousy when he listens to albums from fellow musicians. He also spoke about his Instagram feed and said that it has nothing to do with politics, and looks like a curated art gallery. With burnout and setbacks that inevitably came after over a decade of life in the spotlight, RM said he once stumbled into Chicago's Art Institute during a tour stop and found himself utterly floored. 'Just the idea popped into my head: why don't I go to the museum and see some Monet or Van Gogh?' he recalled in a chat shared on Samsung Newsroom's YouTube channel. 'I was shocked to see all of those textures.' he continued, 'My mental peace is that I don't get jealous [of fine art]… I find peace because my drawing sucks and I'm not good at it at all,' prompting some chuckles from the crowd. But the rapper admitted that when he's listening to brilliant albums from fellow musicians, he gets jealous. He said, 'Like sometimes when I listen to like, great musicians' albums, I get really jealous and I just can't be objective.' He said that this was why he turned elsewhere for escape. 'I don't get jealous of art,' he said. 'I just get peace.' Also read: BTS loses brand value ranking to K-pop's rising superstars despite major military comeback in June: Check out the Top 20 Throughout the conversation, the Indigo hitmaker was warm, expressive, and extremely grounded, calling himself a young man who is still figuring things out. From posters on his wall to a digital frame TV, he shared how his love for art evolved naturally, with no pressure to 'know it all.' He added, 'There are millions of artists out there, but maybe I know 50 or 70 that I could talk about. And that's okay.' Also read: BTS is home: But why ARMY's energy just isn't the same anymore; analysing 5 factors Korean celebrities are often called out for sharing their political opinions in public, a topic still considered highly sensitive among South Koreans, especially given the country's turbulent history with neighbouring nations like North Korea and Japan. Just a few days ago, BTS member Jungkook found himself in a similar controversy. However, RM made it clear that the art he shares on his Instagram feed has nothing to do with personal partnerships or politics. 'There's no political or profitable connection to it,' he said. 'If I like it, I share it.' He recalled how millions of his fans have helped him, and the world, discover underrated artists who deserve appreciation. Despite being labelled a 'curator' by many, RM said he doesn't see himself as one. 'I didn't major in art history,' he shrugged. 'I'm just a fan.' 'Art makes me happy,' he said, wrapping up the conversation, adding he dreams of building his own space in Seoul to bridge East and West, old and new.
Pink Villa
13-06-2025
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- Pink Villa
BTS' RM 'can't remember' how he built K-pop life for 12 years, expresses difficulty in fitting back post military
RM of BTS shared an earnest, moving post for fans on the occasion of BTS' 12th anniversary FESTA. He expressed that June 13 reminded him of how far he, his teammates, and the fans have come together. The artist also pondered his life as a K-pop artist before enlistment and how much his thought processes had changed after spending a year and six months in the barracks. RM pens down heartfelt message on BTS' 12th anniversary Through a recent Weverse post, BTS leader Kim Namjoon, also known as RM, wished his ARMY fandom a happy anniversary. He mentioned how hard June 13 was for him back then, as he was serving in the military at the time. He was happy to celebrate the 2025 FESTA with loved ones and, revealing his feelings, said, "I've honestly been waiting for this more than you guys (fans)." He wondered how old both the K-pop group and its fandom have gotten and how far along they've come together. He expressed pride in their growth. RM shares thoughts on his changed life post military Through the thought-provoking post, RM revealed that making music, including album releases and other comeback projects, "felt so distant" to him recently. "How was I bold enough to create, and so confidently put my name to things?" the BTS rapper thought. After returning to civilian life following a break of 18 months, he "can't remember at all" how he went about his K-pop life. "I'm just constantly trying my best to find it (the means to fit in again)," he mentioned. RM wants to create new memories with BTS ARMY Even when the artist was struggling to find his way back to his life as a celebrity, he romanticised life with his fans. He said, "Even though I don't know where and who and how many people are by my side right now, I just want to go ahead and romantically walk side by side." He invited the fans to be back by his side and asked them if they would take the ride with him once again. He expressed gratitude for the strength he received from the BTS ARMY during his hard times and wanted to "make lots of memories together" in the coming days.
