ARMYs know that RM is the definition of a leader and the voice of an entire generation. His way of speaking is so powerful that he makes history beyond K-pop. Most recently, fans noticed that one of his quotes from an interview was displayed at the entrance of the National Folk Museum of Korea.
‘K-’ is a premium label. It’s that guarantee of quality that our grandparents fought for.
— RM, March 12, 2023, Interview of El Pais
This quote comes from his popular interview with El Pais, which also garnered much attention for his response to a specific question.
Q. The cult of youth, of perfection, of overachievement in K-pop… Are these Korean cultural traits?
A. In the West, people just don’t get it. Korea is a country that has been invaded, razed to the ground, torn in two. Just 70 years ago, there was nothing. We were getting aid from the IMF and the UN. But now, the whole world is looking at Korea. How is that possible? How did that happen? Well, because people try so fucking hard to better themselves. You are in France or the UK, countries that have been colonizing others for centuries, and you come to me with, “oh God, you put so much pressure on yourselves; life in Korea is so stressful!” Well, yes. That’s how you get things done. And it’s part of what makes K-pop so appealing, although, of course, there’s a dark side. Anything that happens too fast and too intensely has side effects.
With this, ARMYs were proud to see RM’s words and influence being displayed in various places, including museums!
the legend that you are kim namjoon, they putting ur words in museum https://t.co/sPZr6wPIDn
— Right place, wrong person. (@KNJBOTTEGA) April 24, 2024
Already have his quote in a museum
There will never be another like you namjoon https://t.co/Hojfb0wp1m
— Namu (@namjoonkimbaby) April 24, 2024
Just came across a lot of this being quoted in articles/some korean politicians too hes just brilliant https://t.co/3cw1ReL0K8
— Nisa⁷ (@nisaaaaBTS) April 24, 2024
THE KIM NAMJOON.. 🔥🔥
Only him.. no one else.. NO ONE… just this one person, RM 👏👏👏 https://t.co/yywOlBKNJT
— Elle 💙 KIM NAMJOON 💙 🇨🇦 (@5ug4rm7) April 25, 2024
This should officially be South Korea’s soft power slogan. It’s so simple yet so powerful. https://t.co/caIF4Ru1b0
— RPWP COMING⁷💜 (@Zeel_BTS) April 24, 2024
Namjoon’s powerful words are already quoted in museums. He’s the voice of an entire generation of Koreans and has forever been weaved into the tapestry of modern Korean history. That’s true impact, true legacy. https://t.co/zq7LvgZ01m
— 🌊 a hundred indecisions 🌊 (@ultramarineJoon) April 24, 2024
But honestly, when are we getting Namjoon for President?
