WHO IS KIM NAM-JOON
Kim Nam-joon is a South Korean rapper, Born in born September 12, 1994, his name in korean is (김남준) composer, and record producer better known by his stage moniker RM (Rap Monster). He is the frontman of the South Korean boy band BTS.
RM, his debut solo mixtape, was released in 2015. Mono, his second mixtape, was the highest-charting album by a Korean soloist on the Billboard 200 chart in October 2018, peaking at number 26. He's collaborated with Wale, Younha, Warren G, Gaeko, Krizz Kaliko, MFBTY, Fall Out Boy, Primary, and Lil Nas X.
HIS EARLY LIFE
Kim Nam-joon was born in Dongjak-gu, South Korea, on September 12, 1994, and grew up in Ilsan-gu, where his family relocated when he was four or five years old. He is the eldest of two siblings, with a younger sister. As a child, RM learned English primarily by watching Friends with his mother. As a student, he actively wrote poetry and was frequently recognised for his efforts.
For about a year, he put his work on an online poetry website, where he gained moderate notice. RM became intrigued in pursuing a writing career as a result of this, but decided against it. He studied in New Zealand for four months when he was twelve years old.
After hearing Epik High's "Fly" in fifth school, RM grew interested in hip-hop music at the age of 11. He discovered that the song had filled him with solace that he chose to delve deeper into the genre. Following a school teacher's introduction to American rapper Eminem, RM became interested in lyricism, printing lines he thought were "cool" and sharing them with his pals.
RM then turned to creating songs, claiming that when his poetry was blended with music, it became lyrics. RM began rapping in local amateur hip-hop circles in 2007, as a first-year middle school student, creating his first self-composed track for the first time using the programme Adobe Audition.
At 2008, he performed in his first concert. Under the name "Runch Randa" RM became increasingly active in the underground Korean hip-hop scene, releasing a number of tracks and collaborating with other underground rappers like as Zico.
Big Hit Entertainment and BTS debut (2010–2013)
RM auditioned for Big Deal Records in 2009, passing the first round with Samuel Seo but failing the second round because he forgot all of his lyrics. Following the audition, however, rapper Sleepy exchanged contact information with RM, whom he later mentioned to Big Hit Entertainment producer Pdogg.
Sleepy called RM in 2010 and encouraged him to apply for Big Hit CEO Bang Si-hyuk. Bang offered RM a position at the record label, and RM accepted the offer without informing his parents. The interaction prompted Bang and Pdogg to form a hip hop ensemble, which later became the idol group BTS. At the age of 16, RM joined Big Hit Entertainment.
NAME
RM chose the name "Rap Monster" during his time as an idol trainee. The name comes from the lyrics of a song he wrote, inspired by San E's "Rap Genius". The lyrics contained a segment in which San E states that he should be called a "rap monster" as he "raps nonstop". .
Afterward he adopted the stage name because he thought it was "cool". RM described himself as having a love-hate relationship with the name, believing that it was not chosen for having "incredible value" to him.He officially changed his stage name to "RM" in November 2017, as he determined that "Rap Monster" was no longer representative of who he was or the music he creates. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, RM said "[the name]" could symbolize a lot of things. It could have more ghosts." "Real Me" was provided as a possible current meaning.
HEALTH
RM had heart surgery, which only had success rate of 30% at the age of 15.
he underwent septoplasty for his nasal septum deviation in 2018 (He went on a temporary hiatus from band activities while recovering from the operation)
PHILANTHROPY
For his 25th birthday, RM donated ₩100 million to the Seoul Samsung School to help hearing-impaired students receive music education. In December 2020, he donated ₩100 million KRW ($85,146) to the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art for the printing and distribution of various rare art books to schools and libraries in rural and mountainous regions.
PERSONALITY
coming from his hobbies which are reading books, listening to music, watching movies, and including observation, are highly related to introvert-type of personality, more specifically: deep thinking, emotional, analytical, and perfection staying alone and thinking and observing things.
We all agree that RM is a talented rapper, but that doesn't mean we can overlook his hard work. His talent isn't something to take for granted, it takes hard work and Namjoon certainly isn't kidding about it. He is extremely dedicated to his work, to the point of tending towards perfectionism. Combining his sensitivity, his qualities of observation and analysis, he is undoubtedly suitable for the role of leader.
IDEAL TYPE
SOCIAL MEDIA
instargram: rkive
Spotify list: RM's favorite tracks
FACTS
He is a talented musician
His IQ is 148
RM loves art
He is a nature lover
He is a bibliophile
He is an art and culture enthusiast
He loves small things
He has given a speech at the United Nations
He is a polyglot
His Blood Type is A
His MBTI Type is ENFP
His Zodiac sign is Virgo
He has composed/produced 170+ songs
He gave a speech at the UN
RM is BTS' spokesperson
RM a.k.a. 'God of Destruction'
RM loves art
Big Hit Entertainment’s CEO Bang Si-hyuk decided to form Bangtan Boys after meeting RM
