RM is 31 years old. RM was born on September 11, 1994 in Ilsan, South Korea.

What is RM's real name?

RM's real name is Kim Nam-joon (김남준).

RM is a member of BTS (방탄소년단), the boy groups formed in 2013.

What is RM's position in BTS?

RM's position in BTS is Leader and Rapper.

RM — BTS Member: Age, Birthday, Songs

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QUICK FACTS

Age

Birthday

September 11, 1994

Zodiac

Virgo

Position

Leader, Rapper

Birthplace

Ilsan, South Korea

Korean Name

김남준

BIOGRAPHY

Kim Nam-joon taught himself English largely through the American sitcom Friends and became a self-taught rapper before joining Big Hit Entertainment in 2010. He was the first member recruited for what would become BTS, and the only member to join via the company's direct rap audition pipeline. As BTS's leader and primary songwriter, he holds over 100 writing and production credits. His address to the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 — delivered in Korean — was watched by tens of millions and described by diplomats as one of the most effective pieces of youth-focused public diplomacy in recent memory.

Beyond K-pop

Visiting contemporary art museums — he has been photographed at MoMA, the Tate, and the Louvre during tour stops — oil painting, and an extensive reading practice spanning philosophy and contemporary literature.

DID YOU KNOW

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Taught himself English by watching the sitcom Friends
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Holds over 200 songwriting credits with the Korea Music Copyright Association
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Addressed the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of BTS in 2018