Full Name: Kim Nam-joon (RM); Profession: South Korean rapper, songwriter, record producer, leader of the boy band BTS, formerly an underground hip‑hop artist under the name Runch Randa who became the first member and long‑time leader of BTS, widely known for his introspective lyrics, fluent English, and role in shaping the group’s global creative direction; Nationality: South Korean; Born: 12 September 1994; Birthplace: Sangdo-dong, Dongjak District, Seoul, South Korea, later raised in Ilsan District, Goyang, after his family moved there when he was four or five years old; Generation: Millennial generation; Chinese Zodiac: Dog; Zodiac Sign: Virgo; Age in 2026: 32; Marital Status: Single, with no publicly acknowledged spouse or partner as of 2026; Children: None publicly known, with no reported biological or adopted children; Description: Kim Nam-joon, known worldwide by his stage name RM is the main rapper, primary leader, and one of the principal songwriters and producers of BTS, the South Korean group that helped drive K‑pop into a new era of global popularity through socially conscious lyrics, genre‑blending music, and extensive international touring, and RM is frequently highlighted as the group’s spokesperson thanks to his articulate public speeches and interviews in Korean and English; he began his artistic path as a high‑achieving student who also wrote poetry and participated in the underground rap scene before being recruited by Big Hit Entertainment, eventually debuting with BTS and contributing heavily to the group’s discography and conceptual storytelling, including themes of youth, self‑acceptance, identity, and mental health; beyond group activities he has released acclaimed solo projects such as the mixtapes “RM” (2015) and “Mono” (2018), which showcase his introspective lyricism, reflective narratives about fame, loneliness, art, and personal growth, and collaborations with diverse international artists across hip‑hop, R&B, and alternative music; he is also known for his interest in visual art and literature, his high measured IQ, his self‑taught command of English partly developed by watching the television series “Friends,” and his public image as a thoughtful, philosophically inclined artist who bridges Korean culture with global audiences while remaining grounded in his role as a diligent team leader and cultural ambassador for contemporary South Korean music; Cause of Death: Not applicable (alive as of 2026).