BTS continues to make a powerful global impact, not only through their incredible music and record-breaking achievements but also because of their character, which has been highly praised by the public throughout their more than a decade of activities. Countless fans have drawn closer to the group, completely won over by the personalities of the seven idols.
It is not just the fans; industry insiders, colleagues, experts, and the media have repeatedly lauded the BTS members for their unchanging, exceptional character over the past ten years, even after becoming world-renowned superstars. Over time, numerous behind-the-scenes stories have been revealed, deeply proving the true colors of BTS off-stage.
Recently, an anecdote involving leader RM has once again solidified this truth!
Appearing in the video titled “The Best Budget Proposal in History with Empty Hands,” which was recently posted on the YouTube channel 'Tingtingtingting,' rapper DinDin caught everyone's attention by casually bringing up an anecdote regarding RM’s wedding gift money. Specifically, while the guests were discussing wedding gifts and social relationships, the story of Sleepy's wedding was brought up. At this moment, DinDin revealed, "Namjoon sent 10 million won (around $7,500 USD) as wedding gift money for Sleepy hyung's wedding."
According to DinDin, Sleepy shared a special bond with RM, having helped him secure an audition opportunity back when the idol was still a trainee. Later, upon hearing the news of Sleepy’s marriage, RM reportedly took the initiative to send a direct message (DM) to ask for his senior’s bank account number. He then transferred a whopping 10 million won as a wedding gift.
As DinDin shared this anecdote and introduced the long-standing bond between RM and Sleepy, the guests present in the studio could not hide their amazement!
It is known that even before his debut, RM had established connections and continued his musical activities with the hip-hop crew that Sleepy belonged to. Sleepy himself has also revealed on various television programs that he watched RM's growth process closely from the very beginning.
On the Art Basel podcast, RM once recalled that when he was 16 years old, he participated in an audition for an underground hip-hop label. However, due to extreme nervousness, he forgot his lyrics on stage and felt like a complete failure. Remembering that time, he stated: "In the studio I think I was talented, I was great. But the stage was a whole different thing so, yeah, that happened and I entered high school and I just cut my hair. “Okay, this is my way, I should study. I should be a good student.”
But fate had other plans - Sleepy then introduced him to Bang PD: "But destiny is really funny because that performance I sucked at there was a famous rapper in кσяєα (Sleepy), and he saw my performance. He actually laughed at me because I forgot my lyrics but, I think he saw my potential I guess at that time. And he called me later like, “this company, Hybe, and the CEO, Mr. Bang, is looking for some young kids who can write lyrics and love rapping.” And I told him that I gave up already. I didn’t tell my parents but, I secretly met him and it happened like this."
For RM, that moment truly saved his dream and his career. Without Sleepy, his dream of becoming an idol would have ended ten years ago, and there would be no BTS as ARMY sees today. Sleepy's decision at that time completely changed RM’s life, and what makes it truly precious is that RM never forgot that initial kindness. He even repaid it with a mαѕѕive sum of money on the rapper's big day.
This action left netizens deeply impressed and full of praise: "He didn't forget the initial kindness," "The 10 million won is surprising, but the fact that he personally asked for the bank account number is even more touching," "As expected, he is very loyal," "Sleepy must have felt so proud", "RM’s loyalty and generosity are just on another level", "Sleepy literally changed RM’s destiny, and RM repaid him beautifully", "Not everyone remembers who helped them when they reach the top, but Namjoon never forgot. He’s pure gold", Many people change once they get rich and famous, RM and BTS are Exceptional",...
On the other hand, Sleepy married his non-celebrity wife, who is 8 years his junior, in 2022, and is now the father of two daughters. Meanwhile, RM and the BTS members, who recently completed their military service, are actively preparing for their World Tour concert 'ARIRANG,' which will be held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the upcoming 12th and 13th.
