Kim Nam-Joon, also known as RM, is a talented and versatile South Korean rapper, songwriter and record producer, best known as the frontman of the world-renowned boy band BTS.
RM’s exceptional skills and leadership played a vital role in the band’s success, making them a household name in the music industry. He continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world with his passion, creativity and dedication to his craft.
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- Full name: Kim Namjoon
- Stage name: RM
- Date of birth: September 12, 1994
- Age: 30 years old
- Place of birth: Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korea
- Occupation: Korean singer, songwriter, record producer
- Height: 1.81m
- Parents: Mr. and Ms. Jin
- Brothers and sisters: 1. Jin Jingmin
- Spouse: unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $50 million
early life and education
RM, also known as Kim Namjoon, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born on September 12, 1994 in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea, and was raised by his parents Mr. Kim and Mrs. Kim.
His father works for SK Telecom and his mother is a real estate agent. He has a sister, Jin Jingmin. RM is of Korean descent and believes in Islam. He holds a degree in Broadcasting and Entertainment.
Profession
RM, also known as Kim Nam-Joon, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the leader of the popular boy band BTS. RM began his music career in South Korea’s underground hip-hop scene as a teenager under the stage name Runch Randa.
In 2010, he auditioned for Big Hit Entertainment and was accepted, becoming the first member of BTS. In June 2013, RM debuted as part of BTS and has since become the group’s leader and main rapper. Together, BTS have achieved massive global success, becoming one of the most popular boy bands in the world. Their music has topped charts worldwide and broken countless records.
RM’s solo career has been successful and impressive. He released two solo mixtapes, 2015’s “RM” and 2018’s “Mono”, showcasing his skills as a rapper, songwriter and producer.
In 2022, he released his highly anticipated debut studio album, Indigo, which featured collaborations with a variety of artists. In addition to his musical talents, RM is also known for his fluency in English and his ability to communicate with fans around the world. He also uses his platform to speak out on important issues and inspire fans, solidifying his image as a socially conscious and intelligent artist.
Awards and nominations
Group Award (with BTS):
- Grammy Awards:
- “Dynamite” Best Music Video (2020)
- Best Duo/Group Performance (2022) “Butter”
- Billboard Music Awards:
- Top Social Artist (2017-2022)
- Top Selling Artist (2021-2022)
- Top Duo/Group (2018-2022)
- Top Songs from “Dynamite” (2021)
- “Map of the Soul: 7” Tops Billboard 200 Top Albums (2021)
- American Music Awards:
- Artist of the Year (2021)
- Favorite pop/rock duo or group (2018-2021)
- “Dynamite” Most Popular Music Videos (2021)
- MTV Video Music Awards:
- Best Group (2020)
- Best K-Pop (2018-2021): “IDOL,” “Dynamite,” “Butter” and “Yet To Come”
- Best Choreography for “Butter” (2021)
- MTV European Music Awards:
- Best Artist (2021)
- Best Pop Music (2021)
- Best Korean Artist (2018-2022)
- Mnet Asian Music Awards:
- Song of the Year (2020) “Dynamite”
- Artist of the Year (2020)
- Map of the Soul: 7 wins Album of the Year (2020)
- Best Boy Group (2016-2022)
- Global Fan Choice (2016-2022)
- Best Music Video (2018-2022): “IDOL,” “Dynamite,” “Butter” and “Yet To Come”
- Melon Music Awards:
- Artist of the Year (2020)
- “Map of the Soul: 7” wins Album of the Year (2020)
- Song of the Year (2020) “Dynamite”
- Best Boy Group (2016-2022)
- Top Ten Artists (2016-2022)
- Golden Disc Award:
- Disk Ben Sang (2017-2023)
- Digital Bensan (2017-2023)
- Elephant(2020)
- Gaon Chart Music Awards:
- Artist of the Year (2019-2023)
- Song of the Year (2019-2023)
- Album of the Year (2019-2023)
- Global Fan Choice (2019-2023)
Solo Award:
- British Music Video Awards:
- International Best Alternative Music Video (2024) “LOST!”
- Best Video Production Design (2024) “LOST!”
- “Lost!” 》Best Video Visual Effects (2024)
Other notable achievements:
- The first Korean artist to top the Billboard 200 chart with a solo mixtape (2018’s “Mono”).
- First Korean artist to perform at the Grammy Awards (2020).
- The first Korean artist to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards (2019).
- The first Korean artist to perform at the American Music Awards (2020).
- First Korean artist to perform at the Billboard Music Awards (2017).
- First Korean artist to perform at the BRIT Awards (2022).
- The first Korean artist to perform at the MTV European Music Awards (2021).
- First Korean artist to perform at the Grammy Museum (2022).
- The first Korean artist to appear on the cover of Time magazine (2021).
- First Korean artist to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine (2022).
- First Korean artist to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine (2022).
- The first Korean artist to appear on the cover of Esquire magazine (2023).
social media
- Instagram account: @rkive
- Facebook account: RM – BTS
personal life
RM is currently single and has not publicly dated anyone. He often mentioned that his busy schedule as a member of BTS made it difficult for him to prioritize a relationship. However, outside of his career, RM has various personal interests that he enjoys pursuing.
He was an avid reader and shared his love of books and authors. Additionally, he has expressed an interest in art and design, even designing album covers for BTS. RM also enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures, which he has done throughout his career as a global superstar.
Disc Catalog/Movie Catalog
Discography:
- Studio album:
- indigo (2022)
- Right place, wrong person (2024)
- Mixtape:
- RM (2015)
- mononucleosis (2018)
- singles:
- wild flowers (2022)
- Lost! (2024)
- Domodac (feat. Simz Jr.) (2024)
- Travel around the world in one day (feat. Moses Sumney) (2024)
Film works:
- Breaking the Silence: Epilogue (2020) – Documentary
- BTS: Burn the Stage (2018) – Documentary Series
- BTS: Bring the soul (2019) – Documentary Series
- BTS: Dancing allowed (2022) – Documentary
net worth
RM has achieved worldwide success as a rapper, songwriter and record producer. He is the leader of one of the biggest boy bands in the world, BTS, and his talents have helped him amass a net worth estimated at $50 million. With his strong leadership and musical abilities, RM continues to lead his band to great success and break barriers in the music industry.
