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On November 5, 2025, BTS leader Kim Nam-joon, better known as RM, posted two rare black-and-white family portraits to his Instagram stories. He opened up about his daily life in a way that is new to fans on his account @rkive. The pictures featured his parents and younger sister, and it was the first time he had publicly introduced his family in one integrated post.The first image showcased the four of them dressed in formal attire. They looked warm and dignified. The rapper's striking height and presence were instantly noticeable. Many fans observed and commented on similarities between the family members. The second image of the group was a jolly antithesis of the first image.They were dressed in matching Adidas tracksuits, with all four of them zipping up their collars up to their mouths. It created a lighthearted and affectionate mood.It is uncommon for K-pop idols to post family photos online, mainly due to privacy and safety concerns. Hence, the idol's post instantly moved fans. They saw it as a rare gesture of trust and love toward the fandom.Many were emotional at the thought that the BTS leader felt comfortable enough to share such personal moments with millions of followers. An X user, @uarmyhope613_, wrote,"the level of trust and love joon has for armys to share family photos with us. they are so cute, ahh."nia⁷ • 🪷 @uarmyhope613_LINKthe level of trust and love joon has for armys to share family photos with us 😭💜 they are so cute, ahhFans filled social media with heartfelt reactions. They called the pictures “sweet” and “precious.” Some expressed admiration for how elegant the family looked, while others were simply touched by his openness.anyway, Park Jimin🌙👻 @andlikesunsLINKAww is that his family? This is a very sweet photo. They all look like they like each other.Maggie⁷ @namu875LINKHow precious of him to share this with us. An entire family of cuties.😊BTS IS FREE 💜 ⟭⟬E ARE B⟬⟭CK ᴾʳᵒᵒᶠ RedFlamed ⁷ @mimiraii123LINKHis sister looks like his father and namjoon looks exactly like his mother. Wowsen @sugatradamusLINKthe immense amount of trust and love namjoon has for armys to freely share his family photoSome fans said it was the first time they saw his younger sister, which made the post even more special.c. @enoughtobelovedLINKI found out how his parents look thanks to the pics he shared years ago and today I'm finding out how his sister looks also because of a pic shared by him. As it should be. That being said, what a beautiful family AND photo. 💜nush⁷ @namgiseokbaseLINKIf this is your first time ever seeing Namjoon's sister, (because he himself posted). I know this is bare minimum but thankyou for respecting his privacy.mariam @exotanneLINKthank you Namjoon for trusting us enough to share this picture 🥹 God bless you and your beautiful familyBTS' RM continues to inspire with global recognition and leadershipBeyond the touching family photos, the BTS frontman has also been making headlines for his cultural influence. On October 29, 2025, he became the first Korean artist to deliver a keynote speech at the APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025, where he addressed over 1,700 global CEOs.South Korea Prepares For APEC Summit (Image via Getty)In his almost 11-minute speech, the rapper spoke about the rise of K-pop as a force for unity and understanding across cultures. He reflected on BTS’ journey from their early struggles to global success and credited the group's fandom for breaking barriers alongside them."ARMY was the force that broke down this barriers. they used our music as the medium to carry out conversation that crossed borders & languages. they were inspired by the message in the music of BTS to give to charity to run social campaigns and finally the world was amazed,” the BTS leader said.sen @sugatradamusLINK🐨 “ARMY was the force that broke down this barriers. they used our music as the medium to carry out conversation that crossed borders & languages. they were inspired by the message in the music of BTS to give to charity to run social campaigns and finally the world was amazed.”He emphasized that BTS’ fandom transcends borders and described their support as a form of cultural solidarity that has reshaped global entertainment. Fans praised his ability to balance humility with influence, showing leadership not only as an artist but also as a representative of Korea’s creative industry."As a creator and artist of this generation, I’d like to use this opportunity to make a request to the distinguished leaders of APEC. There are creators all over the world. Please help them. Give them the financial support so that their own creativity can bloom," Namjoon concluded.On the group front, BTS is preparing for their highly anticipated full-group comeback in spring 2026.
