BTS leader RM (Kim Namjoon) told Harper’s Bazaar Korea about his military service, childhood dreams, group bond, and how he wishes to be remembered. He linked his current love for the spotlight to his childhood nickname “Talk Box”
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BTS leader Kim Namjoon has spoken openly about his military duty, his group members, and how he wants to be remembered by his fans. Namjoon, alias RM, spoke with Harper's Bazaar Korea on the similarities between his childhood dreams and adult ones. When asked if he has ever been surprised by himself, Namjoon answered that he feels "most impressive when a song turns out well, I was like this when I was a kid."
Namjoon reveals his childhood nickname
Namjoon described himself as a "attention seeker" while discussing the connections between his childhood fantasies and his current ones. He said, "I like to be in the spotlight. That is the same. I don't believe being an attention seeker is a bad thing. My childhood nickname was Talk Box. I used to find intriguing news on the internet and share them with my pals. I also enjoyed public speaking. I absolutely enjoyed delivering presentations. I enjoyed making people laugh. I used to want to be a comic. So my yearning for attention is very similar."
When asked how he wanted to be remembered by BTS fans, Namjoon said, "As someone who feels like a real person." "It's been twelve years since my debut. I used to be thought of as cute, cool, and intellectual. But I no longer have such desires. Just someone who moves at their own pace and direction. I think it's difficult to do these days. I want to be at least one person who travels at my own pace and direction, and I hope I can demonstrate it effectively. I hope it naturally brings comfort..."I will do my best, and I hope you will see me in a positive light," he said.
Namjoon was asked what he wanted to convey to BTS fans but couldn't communicate earlier. He responded, "We've had a lot of ups and downs, too. But we still trust and believe in each other, and we rely on them for support. He described fans as BTS's "greatest strength."
When asked about his saxophone playing, Namjoon stated that when he was a corporal, he performed "the best until I was promoted." He dubbed it his peak period. Talking about playing the saxophone following his military discharge, he stated that he had "a lot of feedback about it," including comments that he "wasn't very good at it." Namjoon expressed gratitude for the saxophone, stating that it had helped him "enjoy his military life."
All about BTS and their bond
When asked what he hears the most from his group mates Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, Taehyung, and Jungkook, he replied, "Don't do anything," "Just stay still," and "Don't worry, we'll do it." adding that "it's a little sad." Namjoon was asked what he says most frequently to group members. He stated that his previous version would inform the BTS members that he had "something to say, gather around." But after the military, he just says, "Hey, aren't you guys tired?" and "Aren't you coming today?" He also mentioned that he will "soon have a lot to talk about."
Namjoon, along with BTS members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, Taehyung, and Jungkook, are preparing to release their first album in four years next spring. Namjoon, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook began producing the new album in the United States in July. The upcoming album will be the band's first as a full group since Proof in 2022. Their farewell concert, Yet to Come in Busan, took place in October of that year.
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