“We don't know if everyone will like everything”


On September 12, 2025, the RM BTS leader, also known as Kim Namjoon, celebrated his birthday with a live session at Weverse. During the session, RM opened on the upcoming BTS projects and their approach to the future management of the group.

The rapper described this new phase as “Chapter 2” or BTS 2.0, which reflects a renewed approach to the work and energy of the group. He emphasized that the group focuses on following their own creative vision instead of trying to meet everyone's expectations. According to the translation of X Id @odetonamu, the leader shared,

“We do not know if you will all like everything, but we believe that there is something ahead and that we will work towards this. We want to direct ourselves in the direction in which the smallest number of people will feel disappointed.”

He explained that they focus on their own artistic instincts and want to share their process of preparation with fans.

“What do we want to do, what we want to show, we focus on our inner voice and we want to show -you are the process of our preparation. We have been preparing -We can only ask you to wait. We can only say that please, just wait a little!

I love how he said that the next album will only contain their story, either to the people who like it or not, will be just bts, on bts, by bts

Namjona also confirmed plans for a new album and concerts. Said that discussions and meetings about the project They have already begun, covering -everything, from the musical style to the general direction. The rapper admitted,

“We will definitely have a concert. We have already been in discussion for concerts. Our project next year will be everything for us, so we cannot start preparing -we have been to meetings preparing -for our music, our album, the style of our music, etc.”

BTS RM describes the vision of “Chapter 2”, reflects on the growth, unity and unique identity of the group

During the live session of September 12, RM spoke BtsThe plans for next year, calling it an important period for the group. He expressed his hope that the fans will remain healthy until the band could resume the tour.

The leader mentioned that it has been six years since its last tour and has changed a lot during this time. Reflecting on the return of BTS after completing military service, he acknowledged the pressure and responsibility of the comeback, describing -as exciting and demanding.

Namjona He explained that the group continues to work on the recording and organization of lyrics of the new album. He added that they have developed a completely new process for this project, embracing new challenges and concepts.

Next year will be really big for many things, I hope your boys are healthy until we can visit your countries, 6 years have passed that we have been on the tour is an OMG madness please

Kim acknowledged that as members became old, it became more difficult to create together. However, he emphasized that after completing their military service, the group shared a strong sense of unity and responsibility to protect what they had built.

“Because we are now older, there are not many things that can bring together and create something together. Leaving the military, we all share the same mind and the feelings we have to do together and protect the things we can protect,” he said.

The leader BTS then discussed the possibilities of solo activities for members. He said that while he had launched several solo albums and saw the concerts of his fellow J-Hope, JinAnd suga, the current focus of the group remained in the BTS projects.

He confirmed that the solo visits are still in the future plans, but emphasized that team activities have priority for him at this time. He added that after being discharged from military service, the group is concentrated in production and prepares for next projects.

Reflecting on acting again, the rapper admitted that he felt a little nervous, remembering his recent performance at SwugConcert. He expressed Ansi to return to the stage, but also acknowledged that many preparations were needed before this could happen.

Towards the end of life, the leader of BTS also emphasized what sets the group from other K-pop acts. He stated that although he cannot say that BTS is “better”, there is a unique quality for the group that defines their identity and the bond with its fans, the army.

“The only thing that has not yet changed is that I still think that BTS has something different. I cannot say that it is better, but there is something different, when it is a team called BTS. And, I think, what he did to us, and this is what Arms, Army, armys, did at the same time.

On September 12, 2025, Kim Namjona Turned 31.