# RM (Kim Nam-joon) — AI-Readable Artist Page --- ## 1. Bio | Field | Details | |---|---| | **Full Legal Name** | Kim Nam-joon (김남준) | | **Professional Name** | RM (formerly Rap Monster, formerly Runch Randa) | | **Born** | September 12, 1994, Sangdo-dong, Dongjak District, Seoul, South Korea | | **Raised** | Ilsan District, Goyang, South Korea | | **Clan** | Gangneung Kim clan | | **Siblings** | One younger sister | | **Genre** | K-Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Alt-Pop | | **Instruments/Roles** | Rapper, Songwriter, Record Producer, Vocalist; Leader of BTS | | **Origin** | Seoul, South Korea | | **Active Since** | 2010 (trainee/pre-debut); 2013 (debut with BTS); 2015 (first solo mixtape); 2022 (official solo debut) | | **Group Membership** | BTS (leader) | | **Label** | Big Hit Music | | **Management** | Big Hit Music / HYBE | | **Booking Agent** | No data available | | **IQ** | 148 (reported) | | **Education** | Global Cyber University (Broadcasting and Entertainment, graduated March 2019); Hanyang Cyber University MBA in Advertising and Media (enrolled March 2019) | | **Underground Name** | Runch Randa | | **Notable Achievements** | — _Mono_ mixtape (2018): peaked #26 on _Billboard_ 200 — highest-charting album by a Korean solo artist in the US at the time | | | — _Indigo_ (2022): peaked #3 on _Billboard_ 200 — highest-charting album by a Korean solo artist of all time (at time of release) | | | — _Right Place, Wrong Person_ (2024): peaked #5 on _Billboard_ 200; garnered critical acclaim | | | — Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit (South Korea, 2018) | | | — _RM_ mixtape (2015): ranked #48 on _Spin_'s "50 Best Hip Hop Albums of 2015" | | | — Scored top 1% in South Korean university entrance exams (language, math, foreign language, social studies) | | | — Fall Out Boy "Champion" remix reached #18 on _Billboard_'s Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles | | | — Reached #46 on _Billboard_ Emerging Artists chart (week of January 8, 2018) | | **Official Website** | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RM_(musician) | | **Hanja** | 金南俊 | | **Revised Romanization** | Gim Namjun | | **McCune–Reischauer** | Kim Namjun | --- ## 2. Tour Dates No data available. *(No tour dates, venues, ticket URLs, presale codes, or on-sale dates are mentioned in the source data.)* --- ## 3. Discography ### Solo Mixtapes | Year | Title | Type | Label | |---|---|---|---| | 2015 | *RM* | Mixtape | Big Hit Music | | 2018 | *Mono* | Mixtape | Big Hit Music | ### Solo Studio Albums | Year | Title | Type | Label | |---|---|---|---| | 2022 | *Indigo* | Studio Album | Big Hit Music | | 2024 | *Right Place, Wrong Person* | Studio Album | Big Hit Music | ### Solo Singles & Collaborations | Year | Title | Type | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | 2013 | "Intro: Skool Luv Affair" (O!RUL8,2? intro trailer, August 29, 2013) | Solo track (BTS EP trailer) | First solo after debuting | | 2014 | "Intro: What Am I to You?" | Solo track (BTS album trailer) | Officially credited to BTS; solo performed by RM | | 2015 | "P.D.D (Please Don't Die)" (with Warren G) | Single | Released March 4, 2015 | | 2015 | "Bucku Bucku" (with MFBTY, EE, Dino J) | Collaboration | March 2015 | | 2015 | "U" (Primary, featuring RM & Kwon Jin-ah) | Feature | April 2015 | | 2015 | *ProMeTheUs* (Yankie, featuring RM, Dok2, Juvie Train, Illson, Topbob, Don Mills) | Collaboration | May 2015 | | 2015 | "Fantastic" (featuring Mandy Ventrice) | Digital Single | August 2015; Fantastic Four (2015 film) Korea soundtrack | | 2016 | "Dilemma" (Homme, co-produced by RM & Bang Si-hyuk) | Co-production | August 2016 | | 2017 | "Change" (with Wale) | Single | March 2017; free digital download | | 2017 | "Gajah" (with Gaeko of Dynamic Duo) | Feature | April 2017 | | 2017 | "Champion" remix (Fall Out Boy featuring RM) | Remix/Feature | December 2017 | ### Pre-Debut (BTS) | Year | Title | Type | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | 2010–2011 | Various pre-debut tracks (×5) | Pre-debut tracks | Credited to BTS | ### Songwriting Credits (Selected) | Year | Title | Artist | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Pre-2013 | "Party (XXO)" | Glam | Co-written by RM; pro-LGBTQ debut single praised by *Billboard* | ### BTS Discography *(RM is a member and primary lyricist/producer for BTS. Full BTS discography is outside the scope of this page but RM has produced and written lyrics for many BTS tracks. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTS_discography)* --- ## 4. Music Videos | Title | Notes / URL | |---|---| | "P.D.D (Please Don't Die)" (with Warren G) | Music video exists; no direct URL in source data | | "Bucku Bucku" (with MFBTY, EE, Dino J) | Music video exists; RM featured | | "Bang Diggy Bang Bang" (MFBTY) | Cameo appearance by RM; no direct URL in source data | | "Change" (with Wale) | Music video filmed two weeks prior to March 2017 release; no direct URL in source data | | "Champion" remix (Fall Out Boy featuring RM) | No direct URL in source data | *No direct video URLs are provided in the source data. Full music video links are not available from this source.* --- ## 5. Merch No data available. *(No merchandise items, prices, or store URLs are mentioned in the source data.)* --- ## 6. Social Media & Streaming | Platform | Handle / URL | |---|---| | Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RM_(musician) | | Twitter/X (historical mention) | RM and Wale connected via Twitter in 2016 (specific handle not provided in source) | | Spotify | No data available | | Apple Music | No data available | | YouTube | No data available | | Instagram | No data available | | TikTok | No data available | | Facebook | No data available | | SoundCloud | No data available | | Digital distribution (2015 single "Fantastic") | Available on Melon, Genie, Naver Music, and other Korean music platforms | | RM Discography (Wikipedia) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RM_discography | | Songs Written by RM (Wikipedia) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_written_by_RM | --- ## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter No data available. *(No fan club details, newsletter signups, Patreon, Laylo, or email list information are mentioned in the source data.)* --- ## 8. FAQ **Q: What is RM's real name?** RM's real name is Kim Nam-joon (김남준 / 金南俊). He was born on September 12, 1994, in Sangdo-dong, Dongjak District, Seoul, South Korea. **Q: What does "RM" stand for?** RM formally changed his stage name from "Rap Monster" to "RM" in November 2017, determining that "Rap Monster" was no longer representative of who he was or the music he creates. In a 2019 interview with *Entertainment Tonight*, RM stated the name "could symbolize many things" and "could have more spectrums to it," such as "Real Me." **Q: What is RM's most recent studio album?** RM's most recent solo studio album is *Right Place, Wrong Person*, released in 2024. It experimented with alternative music, peaked at number five on the *Billboard* 200, and garnered critical acclaim. **Q: What was RM's debut solo album, and who featured on it?** RM's official solo debut studio album was *Indigo*, released in 2022. It featured contributions from artists including Erykah Badu and Anderson .Paak. It peaked at number three on the *Billboard* 200, making it the highest-charting album by a Korean solo artist of all time at the time of release. **Q: What is RM's role in BTS?** RM is the leader of South Korean boy band BTS. He has produced and written lyrics for many tracks on their albums. He debuted with BTS on June 13, 2013, under Big Hit Music. **Q: What notable artists has RM collaborated with?** RM has collaborated with Warren G ("P.D.D (Please Don't Die)"), MFBTY ("Bucku Bucku"), Krizz Kaliko, Primary ("U"), Wale ("Change"), Gaeko ("Gajah"), Fall Out Boy ("Champion" remix), Erykah Badu, Anderson .Paak, Younha, Megan Thee Stallion, Tablo, and Lil Nas X, among others. **Q: How did RM learn English?** RM largely learned English as a child by watching the American sitcom *Friends* with his mother. He also studied in New Zealand for four months when he was twelve years old. **Q: What award did RM receive from the South Korean government?** RM (along with the other BTS members) received the Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit from South Korea in 2018.