BTS Members Profile:
RM (wild rapper)
Rm is the oldest and main rapper among the bts members since 2010 and the leader of BTS group. He is a song writer and music producer. His Rapping skill is amazing that's why he formerly called as rap monster by his fans.
He collaborated with many korean and american artists. On 4 March 2015, he released a single with Warren G "Please Don't Die".
Stage Name: RM, his old stage name used to be Rap Monster (랩몬스터)
Full Name: Kim Nam Joon (김남준)
Position: Leader, Main Rapper
Birthday: September 12, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 181 cm (5'11")
Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
Religion : Atheist
Blood Type: A
Birthplace: Ilsan, Gyeonggi-d
Family: Dad, mom, younger sister
Hobbies: Surfing the web
RM facts:
– He was born in Ilsan, Gyeonggi-d, South Korea
– He has a younger sister.
– Education: Apgujeong High School; Global Cyber University – Electronic engineering major (bachelor)
– RM studied in New Zealand and lived/stayed there for 6 months.
– His favorite foods are meat (especially Samgyeopsal) and Kalguksu (Korean knife noodles).
– He taught himself how to speak English, and can speak it extremely well.
– BTS has been around since 2010, but they debuted in 2013 because of the constant member change up. RM is the only member left from the original line up.
– Despite his rough and tough image, he is very playful and relaxed.
– His favorite colors are black, pink and purple. (BTS interview for J-14 Magazine from 170505)
– His favorite number is 1.
– His favorite items are clothes, computer, books.
– He likes clear weather.
– If he was a girl, he said he would date J-Hope because he is like the mother at the dorm
– His role models are Kanye West, and A$AP Rocky.
– He is a big advocated for gay/lesbian rights.
– RM thinks silver hair suits him the best. (Buzz Feed Interview 2018)
– He has composed/produced 100+ songs.
– In the new dorm he has his own room. (180327: BTS' JHOPE & JIMIN – MORE MAGAZINE MAY ISSUE)
– He released his first solo mixtape, "RM" on March 17, 2015.
– On November 13 2017, Namjoon wrote a message on the group's official fan cafe announcing he changed his stage name from Rap Monster to RM. Namjoon stated that "RM" stands for "Real Me".
– RM's ideal type: "sexy, even to a brain. Someone that is thoughtful and confident"
-Once he was an underground rapper with a stage name "Runch Randa" and once he also collabroratd with underground Rapper zico.
-He Has a funny habit of rolling his shoulders back to loosen them up before performing or singing.
-He also composed 100+ songs.RM has also collaborated with Marvel for "
-His favorite sports are biking, skating, and tuho.
-His favorite snacks are steak, and sweet children's snacks.
-He has an IQ of 148.
-He has TOEIC over 900 points.
-He gets sleepy after lessons.
-He becomes sad when staying home alone.
-He becomes mad when he can't rap well.
-His hairstyle is a mowhack.
-His makeup tips are natural.
-He does not have any tattoos on his body.
-He always wipes the dining table at the group's dorm.
-He is known to have very good manners.
-He started to write song lyrics when he was in school, on his textbook.
-He has a dog, whose name is RAP MON.
-He likes to do imitations of his members.
-Rap Mon said that he and GOT7's Jackson are good friends. He said Jackson is very handsome, and really good at dancing.He is very humble and grounded.
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In addition to his exceptional rap talent, Rap Mon is also sharp in his song writing abilities. Let's see what popular songs have been created by Rap Mon.
1. Homme – Dilemma
Homme had a comeback in 2016, with the title song Dilemma. It turned out that the song was written by Rap Mon. Lee Hyun spoke, "At first, we were worried that Rap Monster would be too cautious, because he saw us as seniors since 2009, the year he auditioned."
Laughing, Lee Hyun continued, "But he's not like that at all, he's really very diligent." As a director he knows how to talk to us, and even though I'm a senior I do not feel bad or offended. I am amazed by the way he handles all this himself."
They also said they could not imagine Rap Monster would write ballads very well, proof that BTS's music has many different styles. "It's a trend, but a unique ballad, I really like it."
What do you think about this?
2. Rap Monster – Always
With the comeback Blood Sweat and Tears, Rap Monster wrote a song that tells the story of his tough times called Always. In this song, Rap Monster also wrote a message on BTS's official website. Owner Kim Namjoon's real name revealed that he wrote Always in early 2016, when he was having a hard time.
"When I'm having a hard time, I do not want to let that feeling go," wrote Rap Monster. "So I made a recording of it, and luckily I feel much better now, but it's a shame if this song is being ignored, because its emotions are over, so I'm sharing it with you."
Rap Monster also added that before, he intends to edit Always and slightly improve it. But, he decided to release the song as it is to preserve the emotion he felt when writing it. "Also, when you feel sad, a sad song can make you feel better," Rap Monster added.
3. Rap Monster – Outro:Her
Like every songwriter, Rap Monster always uses all his emotions so the song is animated version. Rap Monster mentioned the inspiration he had when writing the song Outro:Her, was from a woman he loved.
"I made this in just 20 minutes.This seems to be the fastest work I've ever done," said Rap Monster.
"I wrote this song from the depths of my heart, I think it's a feeling of work, I meet the woman I love, there's love in my life I'm confused, I'm looking for love. The world is sometimes confusing," he said.
On a different occasion, Rap Monster said, he did not have time to go out because he was busy. Even so, Rap Monster did not dismiss, he likes to get inspiration from love storys.
As a result of his statement, some loyal BTS fans speculate Rap Monster has a lover. But he has never discussed the issue of courtship.
4. Rap Monster – Reflection
This song is a song from WINGS album where all the BTS members have solo songs. Reflection is a song sung and written by Rap Monster. The song was ranked 38th on the Gaon Chart.
5. Rap Monster with Warren G – Please Dont Die
This song was done with American hip-hop musician Warren G. The lyrics were written by Rap Monster himself, and shown to his haters. The song Please Do not Die is sung mostly in Korean. But in some parts, there are also words in English, which Rapmon speaks fluently.
Even Warren G praised the work made by Rap Monster. During an interview with CJ America, Warren G said, about the young idol rapper, "I could not understand all his lyrics, but I can say that it was very good, because his flow, style, and rhythm are all excellent."
When he was asked about the differences between Korean and American rappers, he answered that there was not a big difference, adding, "When I hear Rap Monster's songs, it sounds like Snoop Dogg or me rapping with the beats we've made."
During another interview with hip hop webzine Hiphopplaya, he further continued, "Speaking as an artist and a producer, he is an exceptional rapper. His delivery is amazing."
Rap Monster's Girlfriend
Currently Rap Monster has no girlfriend, because he is too busy with his career and does not have time to date. Rap Monster had a girlfriend when he was in high school, but eventually they broke up because the girl seemed too friendly with the other boys.
Rap Monster believes that his ideal type of woman is a tall, pale, white person, and a pure feminine lady and who will look good in jeans, a white T-shirt, and a pair of sneakers.
He once jokingly remarked that if his band member J-Hope was a woman, he would choose her for a date because J-Hope was like a mother in a dormitory.
He once mentioned in an interview what would happen if he has a girlfriend who is not an idol. He said, he will write a song as his apology for being an idol.
He has a very busy schedule, so he wanted to convince himself that he was much better than the girl thought. He dreamed of making a song for his girlfriend someday, and singing it.
Rap Monster has also been rumored to be dating Hollywood artist, Taylor Swift. Though Rap Monster and Taylor Swift both have busy schedules, and rarely meet each other. Of course, this news is just a joke and makes fans of Taylor Swift and Rap Monster laugh.
Rap Monster's Sister
Rap Monster has a younger sister whose birth year is the same as Jongkook's, 1997. His sister's name is Kim Kyungnim.
Rap Monster's ABS
Rap Monster may be the rarest member of BTS to show its ABS. But, on several occasions, netizens found out that Rap Monster also has ABS, although he's not like other members who like to show them off.
However, what amazes netizens is Rap Monster's muscular arms, that are so sexy.