Acting
Sep 11, 1994
Seoul, South Korea
RM
Acting
Biography
Kim Nam-joon, known professionally as RM (formerly Rap Monster), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer under Big Hit Music. He is the leader of the boy group BTS. Born in Seoul and raised in Ilsan, RM began his music career in the underground Korean hip-hop scene as a teenager, going by the name Runch Randa. He joined Big Hit in 2010, and debuted as part of BTS in June 2013. RM released his first solo mixtape, RM, in 2015, followed by his second mixtape, mono, in 2018. The latter became the highest-charting album by a Korean solo artist in the US in history when it peaked at number 26 on the Billboard 200. He made his official solo debut in 2022, with the release of his studio album Indigo, which featured contributions from various artists including Erykah Badu and Anderson Paak. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200, becoming the highest-charting album by a Korean solo artist of all-time. In 2024, he experimented with alternative music on his sophomore album Right Place, Wrong Person, which peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and garnered critical acclaim. RM has also collaborated with artists such as Warren G, Krizz Kaliko, MFBTY, Primary, Gaeko, Wale, Fall Out Boy, Younha, Megan Thee Stallion, Tablo, and Lil Nas X. In 2018, he was awarded the fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit by the President of South Korea, along with the other members of BTS, for his contributions to Korean culture. In 2020, RM was promoted to a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association.
Feature Films (122)
Coldplay front runner Chris Martin takes us inside the Bighit studio in Seoul, South Korea as he directs the production of “My Universe” — the new single from Coldplay’s new album. A moment of collaboration from two of the biggest bands in the world.
Coldplay x BTS Inside ‘My Universe’ Documentary
BTS' concert "MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E" was held on October 10 & October 11 in 2020 at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena and was streamed online through Weverse. The DVD consists of 3 discs, which include performances from both the days as well as behind-the-scenes content.
BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E DVD
BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE is an online live-streaming event held on Sunday, October 24th 2021. Wherever you are, that’s where our stage will be! Join in and dance together! We don't need permission to dance ~
BTS Permission to Dance On Stage
For 200 days, the daily life of artist j-hope is captured. From his production of solo album "Jack in the Box" and listening party, this documentary follows him all the way to his debut on the stage of "Lollapalooza."
j-hope IN THE BOX
The cast of Friends reunites for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the hit series, an unforgettable evening filled with iconic memories, uncontrollable laughter, happy tears, and special guests.
Friends: The Reunion
A collection of videos that were part of BTS' album "MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 ~The Journey~" in the limited editions A and C as Blu-ray/DVD. It contains the videos "Stay Gold Music Video", "On Music Video", "Black Swan Music Video", "Lights Music Video", "Idol Music Video", "Airplane Pt. 2 Music Video" (Japanese ver.), "Fake Love Music Video", "Stay Gold Making of Music Video" and "Making of Jacket Photos".
BTS MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 ~The Journey~
Television & Series (58)
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The upcoming new KBS2 special talk show 'Let's BTS', hosted by Shin Dong Yup, will feature a never-before-seen, up-close and personal side of BTS, shown across a variety of different segments. BTS will have a chance to honestly open up about their careers in interviews with each other, while also showing the public a more personal side to them through games and unique challenges. Finally, the show will top off with some special, never-before-seen live stages by the BTS boys. In addition to MC Shin Dong Yup, comedian Jang Do Yeon is expected to join BTS for some fun, quirky segments.
Let's BTS
A webseries where Na Young Seok, a variety show producer, caters people his iconic games from 'New Journey to the West'.
The Game Caterers
Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho who enter ordinary people's everyday lives, chat with them, and give them surprise quizzes! The talk and quiz show program will spotlight these people's lives and aims to gift them a refreshing, different kind of day. Recently they're also inviting celebrities & professionals to the show.
You Quiz on the Block
Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
