Bangtan’s leader is turning another year older — to celebrate here’s a look back at how BTS has observed RM’s birthday through the years!

Kim Namjoon, who goes by the stage name RM, was born on September 12, 1994. Although he’s the leader of BTS, he’s actually smack dab in the middle age wise for the members. In that way, he creates a bridge between the hyung line and the maknae line. He was also born in the same year as his fellow rap line member, Jung Hoseok (J-Hope).

This year BTS’ leader will be turning 26 (international age)! Although RM’s birthday is celebrated each year on September 12th in Korea, internationally it begins the day prior because of time zone differences.

Every year ARMY fanbases organize birthday projects in honor of the boys, this year One in an ARMY is supporting Barefoot College for RM’s birthday! Barefoot College aims to make education more accessible for rural, remote, and underprivileged children.

Bangtan also celebrates each other’s birthday’s every year, so here’s a fun look back at how BTS has celebrated RM’s birthday since their debut in 2013 up till now!

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2015

2016

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2018

2019


You can also take a look back at Jin’s birthday through the years, Yoongi’s birthday through the years, Hoseok’s birthday through the years, Taehyung, and Jungkook’s birthday through the years!

We can’t wait to see how BTS will celebrate Namjoon’s birthday this year!