Kim Nam-joon, known as RM, is a prominent South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer, renowned as the leader of BTS, a popular boy band under Big Hit Entertainment. Born in Seoul in 1994, RM ventured into the Korean hip-hop scene as Runch Randa during his teenage years before joining Big Hit in 2010 and debuting with BTS in 2013. His musical journey includes the release of solo mixtapes RM in 2015 and Mono in 2018, with the latter making history as the highest-charting album by a Korean solo artist in the U.S., reaching number 26 on the Billboard 200.
In 2022, RM stepped into the spotlight with his official solo debut album, Indigo, featuring collaborations with renowned artists like Erykah Badu and Anderson .Paak. Indigo catapulted to number three on the Billboard 200, breaking records as the highest-charting album by a Korean solo artist. RM’s versatility is highlighted through collaborations with a diverse range of musicians, including Warren G, Krizz Kaliko, Fall Out Boy, and Lil Nas X, showcasing his influence and impact in the music industry.