Jin Hit News in English

      For a long time, RM has been known for his profound love of the arts. Whenever his schedule allows, he regularly visits museums and exhibition both in Korea and around the world. He also devotes considerable effort to studying painting, fine art, and art history, collecting valuable artworks, and embracing engagement with art a a core way of nurturing his mind and spirit.   Beyond personal appreciation, RM has actively contributed the preservation and development of the arts. In 2020, he donated 100 million won to the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Korea (MMCA) to support the republication of rare art books. He has also supported the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation in Restoring cultural artifacts held in the United States, including a royal Joseon-era wedding robe.           Notably, RM's deep passion for art has extended beyond himself to influence his fdans, sparking renewed interest among young people ...

An official from the National Museum of Korea expressed gratitude to BTS member RM for his impact. On the July 23rd, broadcast of tvN's "You Quiz On The Block," Kim Mi-kyung, head of the product planning team of the National Museum of Korea, appeared and mentioned RM. During the show, host Yoo Jaeseok brought up the popularity of the museum's Pensive Bodhisattva miniature figurines. Yoo Jaeseok said, "Didn't it become even more famous after RM bought it? I heard RM wanted to buy one but couldn't and had to leave empty-handed." Team leader Kim recalled, "After the release, we increased production and began offline sales. One day, our manager working at the offline shop contacted us and said, 'RM came, but the colour he wanted wasn't available, so he left without buying it.' I felt so bad and regretful." She continued, "So we produced more and sold them in the shop, and one day RM posted a photo on social media—and it blew up...