BTS' RM Donates 100 Million Won To Veterans In Celebration Of His Birthday

BTS' RM Celebrates 30th Birthday with Generous Donation to Veterans.

On his 30th birthday, BTS leader RM chose to give back in a meaningful way. The K-pop star donated 100 million won (approximately $74,500 USD) to the 'Everyone's Veterans Dream' initiative, supporting the Ministry of Veterans Affairs' 'Uniformed Service Appreciation Campaign.' This donation will help honor and support veterans and their families, highlighting RM’s ongoing commitment to those who have served the nation.

Through his label, Big Hit Music, RM shared his sentiments, saying, "I am personally experiencing the dedication of many individuals to our country these days. Even at this very moment, I hope this small contribution can be of some help to all the heroes who are dedicating themselves to the nation and to many who have worked hard for peace. I also sincerely thank the ARMYs (fan club name) who are always send me overflowing love and congratulations."

This isn’t RM’s first birthday donation. Last year, he contributed to the Korean Society of Forensic Science, and since 2023, he has served as a public relations ambassador for the Ministry of National Defense's Remains and Recovery and Identification Unit.

RM’s birthday tradition of giving reflects his deep sense of responsibility and appreciation for those who work toward peace, a value clearly close to his heart.

About RM
Kim Nam-joon, widely known as RM, is the leader of BTS and a renowned solo artist. RM’s journey began in 2009 with an audition for Big Deal Records, which did not go as planned. However, his talent caught the attention of rapper Sleepy, who later recommended him to Big Hit Entertainment’s CEO Bang Si-hyuk. RM, then 16, joined Big Hit, which eventually led to the creation of BTS.

Since BTS’s debut in 2013, RM has been a prominent figure in the music industry. He released his first solo mixtape, RM, in 2015 and followed up with Mono in 2018, which became the highest-charting album by a Korean soloist in the U.S. RM’s 2022 album, Indigo, peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, solidifying his status as a leading solo artist.

RM's recent endeavors include his second studio album, Right Place, Wrong Person, released on May 24, 2024. This album debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, marking his highest chart debut and the best sales week of his career.

(With AI Inputs)

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