BTS’ RM Shares Heartfelt Gratitude for Solo Album
On March 31, 2024, RM, the leader of BTS, took to Instagram to share a handwritten letter expressing his gratitude to all those involved in his recently released solo album, Right Place Wrong Person. This album marks RM’s second official solo studio release. Notably, it debuted in May 2024 while he was fulfilling his mandatory military service.
In his touching letter, RM recognized various individuals from his team, including:
“SanYawn, who stood with me at the beginning and end of RPWP, if it weren’t for you, the timeline of my life might have been a little different.”
Furthermore, he acknowledged artists such as JNKYRD and Sehun, highlighting their contributions:
“Sehun for being in charge of various practicalities including A&R, JNKYRD for taking us to new heights sonically and musically, SeokJun and SuBin for being my trusted friends, companions, and observers, and for capturing and documenting all of these processes. Jimin for recording me in a different way with photos and stills.”
RM meticulously listed additional contributors to the project, expressing his thanks to:
- Ryota
- Mahito
- pennachy
- Director Lee SungJin
- Director Ryu SungHee
- Director Kim WooYoung
- Bang Jae Yeop Film
- Aube
- Marks Rosie
- Wing Shya
- Kim HanJoo
- Mokyo
- HeeYoung
- OhHyuk
- WonJin
- Unsyncable
- kuo
- Yuman
- Little Simz
- Danial Jordan
- Mars Sumat
- Kim Ah-Il
He further conveyed feelings of gratitude towards everyone who played a role in the project, stating:
“I’m sorry that I couldn’t write down all the people who gave of themselves from the song camp held in February to the final finishing touch, and I’m so grateful. I’ve learned so much. Big Hit and HYBE who helped this strange project come out into the world. I don’t know what meaning/purpose it will hold, but I’m grateful to those who believed in me.”
In his conclusion, RM reflected on the immense support from BTS members and his dedicated fan club, ARMY. He described Right Place Wrong Person as an album meant for those who find themselves “in the wrong place”in the world.
Upon the release of his heartfelt letter, fans resonated deeply with RM’s sentiments, commending him for his eloquent expression of emotions. Here are some fan reactions:
“Man comes on a random Monday and posts a handwritten letter. Now I’m crying.”
“He is the kind of person I fall in love with in books,”said a fan.
“Thank you, Namjoon, because I feel like this almost every day of my life, and I’ve learned to feel happy and kind of proud about it,”added another fan.
“This whole letter is beautiful. I’m constantly in awe of Namjoon’s writing. What a beautiful human and soul,”commented a netizen.
Many netizens praised RM’s poetic style and commanding vocabulary:
“Joon is a true poet; this was beautiful ;_;”
“Oh God. Here come the tears. Thank YOU, Namjoon, for sharing RPWP with us. That album is a masterpiece,”said a netizen.
“I am crying at how he makes every single word so beautiful,”commented another X user.
A Brief Overview of RM’s Solo Career
Known formally as Kim Nam-joon, RM is a South Korean rapper who debuted with BTS under Big Hit Entertainment in 2013. As a pivotal member of the group’s Rap Line, alongside j-hope and SUGA, he has contributed significantly to the group’s success.
Throughout his tenure with BTS, RM has released several solo tracks featured in group albums, including Intro: Persona, Reflection, and Trivia: Love. He has also showcased his individual artistry through independent tracks available on SoundCloud such as “Bicycle,”along with two mixtapes: RM and mono.
RM’s official solo debut occurred in December 2022 with the album Indigo, which encapsulates the experiences of his late twenties and includes ten tracks with contributions from notable artists like Anderson. Paak, Erykah Badu, and Tablo from Epik High.
In December 2023, RM commenced his military service as a Corporal and is set to complete this obligation in June 2025. Right Place Wrong Person, recorded prior to his enlistment, features a total of eleven tracks, with collaborations from artists like Little Simz, DOMi & JD BECK, and others.