BTS RM Aka Kim Namjoon Reveals 'Difficult Time' Kpop Group Faced During Military Enlistment: 'Lot Of Talk About It...'

In a heartfelt conversation shared on Bangtan TV, BTS leader Kim Namjoon (RM) and fellow member Jimin (affectionately the duo is called 'MiniMoni') reflected on the group's journey, their military enlistment, and the personal struggles they’ve faced along the way. The video provided fans with an intimate glimpse into the pressures and burdens that the pop supergroup's leader Kim Namjoon has carried for over a decade.

Namjoon revealed that while working on his new album, 'Right Place, Wrong Person', he confronted many emotions and experiences that most people might never face. He shared, "I took everything out from there. My stories. I just said everything I wanted to." This album became a diary for him, a place where he could pour out his thoughts and feelings.

Jimin praised the album, acknowledging the difficult time Namjoon endured. He said, "When I heard the album, it felt like a diary. He put all of his feelings into it." Jimin recognized that Namjoon had been struggling, which made the album even more personal and poignant.

Reflecting on his role as BTS’s leader, Namjoon expressed the immense pressure he has felt. "In our team, I'm the one who says all the right things, the nice things. I step up to represent the team. That's what I always do, and people expect me to make speeches and do interviews," he said. Despite his public persona, Namjoon admitted, "But actually, I'm just an unimportant 29-year-old living in Korea."

Namjoon also spoke about the looming issue of military enlistment, which has been a topic of much discussion and speculation. He shared that BTS went through a long, difficult time due to the enlistment issue. "We heard so much talk about it. Even at a bar, people would discuss it without knowing I was there," he recalled. This constant scrutiny added to the weight he was already carrying.

Originally, Namjoon planned to enlist alongside Jhope (Hobi), but life took a different turn, allowing him to work on his album instead. "While working on this album, so many things happened to me. Things that most people wouldn't experience in their lives," he said, alluding to the unique and often intense experiences of being in the spotlight.

There was a moment when Namjoon considered distancing himself from BTS. He shared, "I thought then I should be apart from the members for a while. Just physically apart, not mentally." This decision was driven by his need to see himself clearly, separate from the group.