- By Srishti Pandey
- Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:55 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
BTS RM recently took the stage at the 2024 Family Love Concert, performing the beloved BTS hit Spring Day alongside his military bandmates. Held on September 28, the concert was organized to commemorate Military Family Day for the 15th Infantry Division in Hwacheon, where RM is currently serving his mandatory military service.
Dressed in his red military uniform, RM delivered an emotional rendition of the song, singing his iconic rap parts and joining in on the chorus. The performance video quickly gained traction online, leaving ARMYs feeling nostalgic and moved by his presence. Spring Day, a track from BTS’s 2017 album You Never Walk Alone, has long been a fan favourite for its poignant lyrics and themes of longing and remembrance.
For those unfamiliar, RM enlisted at Nonsan's Army Training Center in December 2023 and, after completing five weeks of basic training, was assigned to the 15th Infantry Division. His service period is set to end in June 2025.
Corporal Kim Namjoon performed 'Spring Day' with his bandmates at this concert.
— Namjoon's ²²⁹ (@vincanindya) September 28, 2024
Source: @/jooniefighting https://t.co/RzRJpNWGB6 pic.twitter.com/m6IimKKDmW
Bts spring day full performance by rm and he's military band team pic.twitter.com/nKzJRIe0cs
— ARMY PH EXCLUSIVE FANBASE (@ArmypHexcl58536) September 28, 2024
Apart from his military activities, RM recently garnered significant attention for his solo music career. On the same day as his heartfelt Spring Day performance, it was announced that RM’s music video for LOST! received four nominations at the prestigious Ciclope International Festival of Craft 2024. The nominations include categories for Direction, Cinematography, Production Design and Colour Grading. The festival’s awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 10, 2024, at the UDK in Berlin, Germany.
RPWP is a creative tour de force and that’s not just the opinion of fans but of industry peers in all disciplines. Congratulations to RM and the entire team for each and every well-deserved nomination and award. Keep ‘em coming. 💜 https://t.co/UNCLBgKEAB
— Mari ⁷ 💜 With BTS to the end. APOBANGPO. (@Mariwil74) September 28, 2024
Released on May 24, 2024, LOST! is the title track of RM’s second studio album, Right Place, Wrong Person, which features 11 tracks, including collaborations with artists such as Little Simz and Moses Sumney. The album has been praised for its lyrical depth, musical experimentation, and RM’s artistic growth.
Namjoon’s ‘LOST!’ mv has been nominated in 4 categories at the Ciclope International Festival of Craft 2024!! The awards ceremony will be on Thursday, 10th October, at the UDK.
— Carolyne🌱⁷⁼¹ (@mhereonlyforbts) September 28, 2024
🏆Direction
🏆Cinematography
🏆Production Design
🏆Color Grading
CONGRATULATIONS RM
CONGRATULATIONS… pic.twitter.com/GCf2PUmKpI
Image: RM's Instagram Story (Source: Instagram)
Fans worldwide celebrated RM’s dual achievements—his impactful military performance and the recognition of Lost!—by sharing their admiration on social media. One fan commented, “BTS’ Kim Namjoon deserves all the praise for the masterpiece Lost! The MV is truly an art that transcends time.” Another ARMY wrote, “An artist who transcends all areas of the arts—oh Namjoon, you will be remembered as one of the greatest artists in the world.”