Kim Namjoon
| Name: | Kim Nam-joon (Korean: 김남준) |
| Also Known As: | Rap Monster, RapMon, RM |
| Occupation: | rapper |
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| Works: | BTS |
| Official Website(s): | Rap Monster on Wikipedia |
| Fan Website(s): | |
| On Fanlore: | Related pages |
Kim Namjoon, known professionally in the past as Rap Monster and now as RM, is a rapper in the K-Pop group BTS, as well as the group's official leader. He is also known for his role in producing and writing lyrics for BTS songs and others artists.
He was born Kim Nam-joon on September 12, 1994 in Ilsan, South Korea.
Fandom
RM is the leader of BTS. Known for being like a father figure to the group, Namjoon is always seen being concerned and attentive to all members in public appearances to make sure everyone is well.
Known for his extroverted personality, RM is always working with many people beyond BTS. He is a very intelligent, multilingual man, and a caring leader.
Namjoon loves going through museums, riding bicycles, and reading books. Some of the things Namjoon reads inspire him in his work, as he is a strong advocate for the consumption of art and encourages his fans to visit museums to conect themselves with art.
RM and “Real Me”
RM selected the name "Rap Monster" during his time as an idol trainee. The name derives from the lyrics of a song he wrote, inspired by San E's "Rap Genius". The lyrics contained a segment where San E declares he should be called a "rap monster" as he "raps non-stop". He adopted the stage name because he felt it was "cool". RM has described himself as having a love-hate relationship with the name, feeling that it was not selected for being of "incredible value" to him.[8]
He formally 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 that he creates. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2019, RM stated that the name "could symbolize many things" and "could have more spectrums to it." One meaning that has been suggested is "Real Me".
Shipping
Namjin or RM/Kim Seokjin: the most popular RM pairing
Fan Works
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Fan Fiction
Fan Art
Art Gallery
Joon by hellenys
Joon - Dionysus by hellenys
Moonchild by hellenys
Persona by hellenys
Resources
- Kim Namjoon | RM works at AO3
- BTS #namjoon works at Wattpad