When it comes to the members of BTS, their popularity has become so well-known worldwide that it has become common for global outlets to use the group as motivation, whether it’s television, art, or books.

Recently, it seems as if one member has become a true muse for a book all because the author is an ARMY… and it is leader RM.

Since debuting, RM has not only gained attention for his dazzling visuals and talent but the fact that his leadership skills have allowed BTS to thrive both in Korea and globally.

Unsurprisingly, it has meant that he’s at the top of many people’s bias list, including author Graci Kim. Graci Kim is a Korean-Kiwi diplomat who recently tried her hand at writing and has released a series of books since 2021, and has just released her latest title The Last Fallen Moon.

This is shown through a special character that is about to appear in the latest volume of the series. A tweet from Percy Jackson series creator and author Rick Riordan recently promoting The Last Fallen Moon on his Twitter reveals this.

It was a dragon character in the series named Namjoon and it immediately caught the attention of ARMYs.

As soon as the tweet was sent, the phrase “Meet Who” started trending… because ARMYs wanted to know all about this latest character related to RM - Kim Namjoon.

Of course, that could just be a coincidence. Luckily, author Graci Kim was on hand to confirm that it was inspired by RM as the beautiful shape of RM's eyes can be like that of a dragon.

In a reply to the tweet, the author expressed her love for the idol and explained that he was an inspiration, adding, “I heart him so much he made his way into my books. I hope you like them too!”

Once that was confirmed, ARMYs retweeted the author's tweet to share their love and appreciation for incorporating RM into her book.

On a website that describes the character, Namjoon is “Another adorable pup, straight from the Spiritrealm, is here to melt our hearts".

Specifically, the description is: "However, Namjoon has been trained to be a vegetarian. So, no need to worry about this cute little guy eating your face. Unless, of course, he somehow escapes the petting zoo and reverts to his natural state. But there’s no way that would ever happen". Luckily, despite the usual characteristics of the imugi, Namjoon is just as soft-hearted as BTS’s leader.

One talented ARMY even found a photo that perfectly showcases the similarities between the characters, emphasizing RM's colors and beautiful eyes.

Yet, it isn’t the first time the author has showcased her love for BTS and incorporated the members into her books. Throughout the book series, Graci Kim has showcased her ARMY status and in a recent interview, shared that the references go all the way back to the first book.

Sitting down with The Spinoff, Graci Kim revealed one scene from The Last Fallen Star where she got to incorporate BTS. In one of the scenes, the characters are in a karaoke bar where they have to chant the BTS song “Fake Love” to break a “glamour.” The author even joked, “Yeah. Can we avoid BTS? No.”

If the concept of “glamour” is confusing as you haven’t read the book, the author explains that it is all to do with the Gumiho characters who often appear in East Asia folktales and legends of Korea.

Graci Kim has shared on several occasions that due to the characteristics of gumiho, she based them on the members of BTS… except one. Of course, considering RM is her bias, he was not used as inspiration.

Yet, it isn’t for any negative reason. On GoodReads, the author explained that RM wasn’t used as a gumiho because she thought his personality worked better elsewhere in her universe. Graci Kim said that: "And the reason is because Namjoon is a total Samjogo (also common in East Asian mythology). Their clan motto is ‘Leadership and Wisdom’, and if that’s not Namjoon, I don’t know what is.".

As expected, BTS’s popularity and influence on people has become something that everyone is willing to shout from the rooftops. With the number of ARMYs increasing, it wouldn’t be surprising to see more references to the members in books in the future.