- By Swati Singh
- Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:56 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
BTS' RM is celebrating his 32nd birthday today. On his special day, RM, whose real name is Kim Namjoon, shared glimpses on Instagram, including photos of him cutting a birthday cake. He kept things casual, wearing a matching oversized hoodie and trousers set.
BTS' RM celebrates his 32nd birthday
Surrounding BTS' RM in the photos were his band members, who joined in as he blew out his birthday candles. In another cozy shot shared from the post, Namjoon can be seen tightly hugging a plush Pikachu soft toy.
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BTS' RM 32nd birthday celebrations (Image: Instagram/@rkive)
BTS' Jin wishes birthday boy RM on his birthday
In an adorable Instagram post, BTS member Jin also whished RM on his 32nd birthday. "Congratulations," wrote Jin on his IG post. The picture features RM smiling ear to ear, while Jin is seen posing behind him.
About BTS' RM: Kim Namjoon, professionally known as RM, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and record producer. Born on September 12, 1994, in Seoul, he is the leader of BTS. RM began his music journey in Korea’s underground hip-hop scene before joining Big Hit Music in 2010 and debuting with BTS in June 2013.
RM launched his solo career with the mixtape RM in 2015, followed by Mono in 2018. He made his official solo debut with the album Indigo in 2022, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200. His second studio album, Right Place, Wrong Person, was released in 2024 and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200.
Over the years, RM has collaborated with several international and Korean artists, including Warren G, Wale, Fall Out Boy, Younha, Megan Thee Stallion, Tablo and Lil Nas X.
FAQs
How many songs does BTS member RM have credited to his name?
RM has garnered over 215 to 218 KOMCA recognitions (Korea Music Copyright Association) for writing and producing.
Which major BTS hits did Kim Namjoob write?
As a primary songwriter and lyricist, RM has writing credits on major tracks like Spring Day, Fake Love, Boy With Luv, Microcosmos and Butter.