BTS’ RM: 5 reasons why the boy band leader is the most fascinating face in K-pop – and how many pairs of Apple AirPods has he lost now?

Dec 25 , 2019

BTS leader RM is beloved by fans for his environmental awareness, lyrics – and good looks. Photo: Instagram

RM loves modern art like Damien Hirst, advocates for the environment, maintains his good looks with Korean sheet masks – and has a curious habit of losing Apple AirPods

Even if you don’t believe the hype, the figures don’t lie: K-pop sensation BTS is so popular that the band’s combined album, ticket and merchandise sales currently contribute US$4.65 billion to South Korea’s GDP. That puts them right on par with companies such as Samsung and Hyundai.

With such a massive fan base and a record-breaking media presence – plus the supergroup’s frequent interactions with the millions-strong fan “Army” on social media – not a lot remains hidden about the lives of the BTS members. Still, there are a few very interesting facts left to discover about group leader Kim Namjoon, more popularly known as RM.

BTS doesn't talk about big issues like war or peace, or global poverty or starvation, or things like that

RM, BTS

1. As of now, RM is on his 34th pair of AirPods

He’s no stranger to losing things – he has lost his passport twice already – but RM probably needs a personal assistant specifically to keep track of his latest AirPods. During a chat with his fans on the South Korean video streaming site V Live on December 14, the 25-year-old revealed that he has lost no less than 33 pairs so far.

With AirPods costing US$166, RM’s forgetfulness has cost him US$5,663 already – and that’s just on these pricey gadgets alone. Good thing BTS is making millions right now.

2. He maintains his youthful looks with the use of sheet masks

All BTS members have enviably dewy-looking and headline-making skin, but RM does get concerned about his skin drying and breaking out in zits. He told Allure in 2017, “I totally agree [that skin care routines are a form of self-care]. My favourite brand is Mediheal, and it has a variety of sheet masks you can choose from after a long day of work.” In fact, the very popular Korean sheet mask brand has a collaboration line with BTS, which allows members of the Army to copy their idols’ skincare routine.

Eagle-eyed fans have also spotted chemist products such as Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Cream and Nivea Fruity Shine Lip Balm as part of RM’s grooming arsenal in the many BTS videos shared online.

3. He spends his downtime taking in culture