19+ Kim Nam-joon Quotes (Raps, Produces And Inspires)

Kim Nam-joon is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is the leader and main rapper of the South Korean boy band BTS. He is also known as RM, which stands for Real Me or Rap Monster, the stage name he used prior to joining BTS.

I decided upon the thought that I can only find myself once I can admit to myself and approve that both sides are sides of myself. — Kim Nam-joon

I believe that there's no improvement if you have an inferiority complex and victim mentality. — Kim Nam-joon

Why do you do smoky makeup, why do you try to act pretty on broadcast, etc. For hip-hop where purity is important and masculinity plays a large part, I believe it's definitely a critique that could come out. — Kim Nam-joon

Bobby made references to me a few times on Show Me The Money. He seemed to enjoy using words like 'sangnamja (T/N: true man, also the title for 'Boy in Luv') and 'leading a fast life' (T/N: pronounced as Bangtang). Saying "Like a true man, I lead a fast life" isn't a common mix of words, right? I thought that it wasn't just a coincidence. — Kim Nam-joon

When G-Dragon released 'Heart Breaker', I remember it. The reactions to when that was released as opposed to 'One of a Kind' is really like heaven and hell. — Kim Nam-joon

I knew Zico hyung ever since I was a young child. I believe that hyung's actions in general show me a lot. It gives me help, but also stimulates me. — Kim Nam-joon

When I see other rappers' lyrics of "I don't do what I don't like to do", I feel like it's really cool and there's also an envious side to me about it. — Kim Nam-joon

I personally respect Bobby. He does really well on stage. Although I don't think his raps are exceptional or that he has a wide spectrum, his ability to dominate the stage is good, and he has a cool style of hip-hop that rappers aren't able to achieve. — Kim Nam-joon

More than anything, I want to just have the largest amount of people possible listening to my music. This is the biggest thing to me. — Kim Nam-joon

Sometimes I have that kind of critical mind to myself as well. This is because there are times where I have to do things that I don't wish to. — Kim Nam-joon

If I could just have my music be played for many people no matter what method or way is used, I would reply that that is not the case. — Kim Nam-joon

However, I have a lot of greed. The types of music I want to show are on this side and on that side. Conclusively, if I'm able to make good music and people continue to look for my music, won't this kind of controversy get better... is my thought. — Kim Nam-joon

Honestly, I really hated dancing at first. Because I'm not good at it. I still don't like dancing. — Kim Nam-joon

Because Bobby and I are both under the category of idols, I think it became a larger controversy. I hope that many people are able to realize that within hip-hop, this is a way to express yourself and that it's natural. — Kim Nam-joon

I liked hip-hop, wanted to do rap, and wanted to stand on a large stage. If you look at it in another angle... it's something that I chose. — Kim Nam-joon

I wrote out the lyrics that I would do at MAMA 4~5 days in advance. After I said that, Zico hyung told me that it's dangerous to write lyrics quickly like that and that I should be carefully. — Kim Nam-joon

I understand that people have a critical mind towards my position. And receive a lot of confusion too. — Kim Nam-joon

To be honest, my goal is very clear. It's to have many people listen to my music. I want to confirm my existence even more by standing on a large stage. — Kim Nam-joon

Because I believe that I know about that aspect of hip-hop better than any one else, I'm trying my best in order to be the most real I can in this situation. — Kim Nam-joon

Life Lessons by Kim Nam-joon

1. Kim Nam-joon's work emphasizes the importance of hard work and dedication, showing that success can be achieved through consistent effort and determination.
2. He also emphasizes the importance of self-expression, showing that it is possible to find success and fulfillment through expressing yourself and your ideas.
3. Finally, his work encourages readers to stay true to themselves and to never give up on their dreams, no matter how difficult the journey may be.