Unreleased footage : RM’s full interview on KBS / KBS 2022.12.29.

We prepared this for ARMY all over the world.
KBS is releasing a full video of RM's interview that was cut on the show.
This part is not included in the interview that was broadcasted.
You can hear RM's honest stories such as his thoughts on the recent small concert and why the title of his first solo album is INDIGO.
■ Full text of the interview
'뉴스를 만나다' 순서입니다. K-팝의 대표주자라고 해야겠죠. 방탄소년단 BTS가 내년에 결성 10주년을 맞는다고 합니다. 며칠 전 멤버 가운데 '진' 씨가 군 입대를 해서 외신들이 주목하기도 했었죠. 오늘(18일) '뉴스를 만나다'에서는 BTS의 리더이고, 또 최근에 솔로 앨범을 내서 주목을 받고 있는 RM 씨를 만나보겠습니다. 어서 오십시오
Now it’s time for “Meet the News.” The front runners for K-pop, BTS will mark their 10th anniversary next year. And a few days ago, one member of the group, Jin started his military service and it drew attention from foreign media. At today’s Meet the News, we’re going to meet the leader of BTS, RM. He is now under the spotlight after recently releasing his first solo album. Thank you for coming.
안녕하십니까?
Hello.
예 반갑습니다.
It’s a pleasure to meet you.
고맙습니다.
Thank you.
예전에 뉴스 스튜디오에 멤버들하고 다 함께 나온 적은 있었는데.
You have come to the studio with the other members before.
네. 한 2년 정도 전에.
Yes. It was about two years ago.
혼자 나오신 거는 이번이 처음인가요.
Is this the first time that you came alone?
예 처음입니다.
Yes. This is my first.
왜 웃으십니까.
Why are you smiling?
굉장히 어색하네요. 혼자 나오니까.
I feel really awkward since I am here alone.
그래도 UN에서 연설하신 경험도 있으시니까.
But you even gave a speech at the UN.
예. 제가 가장 잘 할 수 있죠.
Yes. so I can do this well.
편하게 말씀하시면 되겠습니다.
Please feel free to talk.
감사합니다.
Thank you.
솔로 앨범은 이따가 또 얘기하겠지만, 이달 초에 내셨고.
We will come back to your solo album later, but you released it early this month.
예 그렇습니다.
Yes. That’s right.
빌보드 차트에서 성적이 좋더라고요. 물론 더 올라갈 수도 있겠습니다만.
It is doing well on the Billboard. But of course your ranking may go up higher.
나쁘지 않았습니다. 고맙습니다.
It wasn’t so bad. Thank you.
요즘 교양 예능 프로그램이라고 해야 할까요. 거기서 이제 MC도 맡으셨고.
And nowadays you are also co-hosting an edutainment show.
맞습니다.
Right.
솔로 앨범도 내셨고. 또 얼마 전에는 소규모 콘서트도 하신 거로 들었습니다.
You launched a solo album, and not long ago, you held a small concert, too.
맞습니다.
Right.
바쁘실 것 같은데. BTS 때랑 비교하면 그래도 좀 여유가 상대적으로 있는 편입니까. 어떻습니까.
You must be busy, but compared to the time as BTS, do you feel like you have relatively more leeway or what?
여유가 상대적으로 있는 편인데. 아무래도 밀도가 좀 높아진 것 같아요. 보통 BTS로 활동하다 보면 이제 팀이니까.
제 몫이 7분의 1 아니겠습니까. 근데 혼자 하다 보니까 밀도나 농도가 굉장히 짙은. 제가 많은 걸 해내야 하기 때문에.
밀도가 좀 높아지는 감이 있습니다.
I do have relatively more leeway but it feels like things are getting more intense. Usually when we are performing together as a group, my share is just 1/7. But now that I am doing everything by myself, it’s very dense and intense. I have to do a lot on my own, so I feel like things are more intense.
밀도가 높아져서 더 부담감도 커졌습니까.
As it gets more intense, do you feel more pressure?
아무래도 제 이름으로 모든 것들이 진행되는 거니까. 부담도 상당히 있지만, 재미도 또 7배로 있을 때도 있는 것 같습니다.
Yes, because everything is happening in my name, I am under a lot of pressure. But sometimes it feels 7 times more fun.
그렇군요. 200명 콘서트. 소규모로 진행을 엊그저께 하셨다고 들었는데. (네 그렇습니다.) BTS 때는 몇만 명을 앞에 두고 콘서트를 하시다가 그렇게 소규모 콘서트를 하시면 느낌이 많이 남달랐을 것 같아요.
I see. I heard you held a small concert a few days ago with 200 fans. (Yes, I did.) When you were together as BTS, you used to perform in front of tens of thousands of fans. But when you performed at a small concert hall like that, did you feel differently?
사실 그 공연장이 제가 어렸을 때 홍대에서 아마추어, 길거리에서 음악하고 노래하고 랩 하고 그랬을 때 홍대에서 가장 공연하고 싶었던 공연장이었어요. 그래서 홍대 쪽에서 가장 유명한 분들이 그 공연장에서 공연하셨거든요. 그래서 제가 데뷔한 지 10년 만에 그 공연장에서 드디어 공연을 할 수 있게 된 거죠. 그래서 말씀해 주신 것처럼 무수한 스타디움에서 많이 공연한 경험이 있습니다마는 특별한, 굉장히 특별한 경험이었습니다. 제가 어렸을 때, 15년 정도 전에 음악을 처음 시작했을 때 가장 공연을 하고 싶었던. 마포에 있는, 홍대에 있는 공연장입니다.
Actually, when I was young, singing and rapping on the streets in Hongdae as an amateur musician, this concert hall was where I wanted to perform the most. The most popular musicians in Hongdae performed at this venue. So, at last, 10 years after my debut, I could perform at this venue.
So as you said, I have performed in countless stadiums, but this was indeed a very special experience. When I was young, when I starting music about 15 years ago, this concert hall in Hongdae, Mapo was the most desired venue I wanted to perform at.
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[@be.the.light.2107]

I am always amazed (but not surprised) at the way Namjoon is able to adapt to the variety of interviews he has participated in for his album, Indigo. From being casual and hilarious (Psick University) to formal, and more serious as in Zach Sang and this interview - his capability to honestly reflect and communicate his thoughts to the interviewer and audience are admirable. Thank you KBS for having Namjoon on your program and re-playing the entire episode with English sub-titles. His album, to me, is really a masterpiece. I appreciate all his hard work, efforts and thoughtfulness. Thank you Namjoon!!!

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON THE KING

[@sungsookim8453]

So true!

[@dharinipandhi9122]

So true 💜 he speaks so well I'm so proud of him

[@rishipediafanclub]

RM is a gentleman!

[@susanharding2845]

Great interview. Very perceptive. It so good to hear Kim Nam joon talking so enthusiastically about his love of poetry and art and writing. I could listen to him talk for a long time. He is a national treasure. Keep going forward Namjoon. You are so loved.

[@oh.themoon]

I just love this interview. Namjoon is always so eloquent and very precise with his answers. As a fan, his words truly gave a special perspective when you came here from listening to his album. You did a good job Namjoon!

[@rmya]

thank you for uploading the full interview with subtitles! very grateful we can hear more from namjoon.

[@lenkaprochazkova5129]

Ale všichni neumí anglicky,tak škoda,že nejsou titulky,které lze přeložit v google....

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON KING ,,,

[@NamJin-n8i]

My respect for Kim Namjoon is at infinite level. I've never seen a person like him before, he's so admirable. Truly a genius!

[@NamJin-n8i]

Everytime I look at Namjoon in talk shows or interviews, I fall harder for him! He's just so smart, handsome, gentlemen. His words are thoughtful and wise. I love you, Kim Namjoon!!

[@PM_hell]

beautiful man

[@penelopepitstock]

As a new BTS fan, getting a solo album from Namjoon felt like unwrapping an unexpected gift. I love the album and the chance to learn more about what inspires Namjoon, since BTS and Namjoon himself inspire me and millions of ARMY around the world. Thank you for uploading the full interview, I will support BTS and the members and whatever they want to do next, whenever it may be 💜

[@caybnav2199]

The fact that he is a book lover, and that he likes poetry and art makes me admire him more.

[@stardust6138]

I could listen to Namjoon speak all day. This was a fantastic interview and I am happy Namjoon was able to express his thoughts throughly and freely. Indigo is a masterpiece of an album and I can’t wait to see what else he has up his sleeve ☺️💜

[@toni5431]

Thank you KBS for providing subtitles for us international fans and thank you for showing such respect for Namjoon with your thoughtful questions. It's so nice to see him genuinely smiling the whole way through an interview because he was actually asked intelligent questions.

[@penelopepitstock]

Yes!

[@anamariamendoza4956]

RM, the greatest leader, fantastic composer,amazing person, we trust him,admire him so we will never stop loving Bts forever young ,we are together.

[@sandraoryema1899]

Thank you, watching this from Uganda, Love RM and BTS. Great Interview

[@salieisthatgirl13]

Thank you so much for releasing this full interview I enjoyed it immensely

[@eight8592]

RM kimnamjoon the real authentic artist....INDIGO album is a masterpiece. Congratulations BTS RM in history record only Korean soloist to top at worldwide billboard's charts. Your songs are all amazing, its lyrics, meaning and people you collaborations with....

[@seoyeonpark1405]

인디고!!! 쥬니 너무 멋져요^^ 감사합니다

[@sss55088]

It's always so enduring to listen to his words. Kim Namjoon 💜 Borahae

[@razia3779]

Respect to Kim namjoon! For always being a great leader, thank u KBS 💜

[@zuriatiabdullah7347]

Am never bored hearing RM talk

[@priceless7833]

Rm is the Artist who can talk and really explain his art. You can see by his answers how much he enjoys, puts effort and respects what he does. Amazing man, amazing Artist.

[@Itsmej9203]

Thank you KBS for english translation. INDIGO is a masterpiece.

[@noemihajdu2830]

I'm so proud of our leader, he's wise, smart and witty. And thanks the host for the interesting and deep questions.

[@maverick5218]

Thank you KBS for asking well thought of questions and for listening to RM's music before interviewing him. You were able to dwell into Namjoon's deep personality. He's truly a great leader and as a person too.

[@inezagomez8773]

I love how respectful the interviewer is asking his questions, and how eloquently Namjoon puts out his responses. Just an awesome interview 🤗💜

[@밍모아-m6n]

뒤돌아보지 말라.. 내가 취했던 모든 선택들이 결국 내 최선의 버전이었고 우리가 행했던 것에 대해서 후회하지 말자... 머릿속에 남는 구절이었어요 내면이 강인한 분인 게 너무 느껴집니다 RM님을 늘 응원합니다^^

[@carmela3167]

Thank you for reuploading with the subtitles. 💜💜

[@BunnyOnTheCoast]

Thank you for the translation KBS we love BTS and love watching everything they do together or solo, 2025 is a long time but ARMY trusts BTS we will wait for them no matter 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@xoLana31]

Thank you for the subs!

[@rema51095]

I really love this interview 🔥

[@barbiejoyqpaet]

He thinks so deep! 💜

[@wHiPpEdFoRJeOnJuNgKoOk]

Great interview, thank you RM. You do so well, we always here to support you

[@sushreeankitajena7990]

I've listened to him talk and describe his album in detail countless times and I still watched this. There's a certain joy in hearing this person talk💜

[@_Zaaiinaab]

I always appreciate how intentional Namjoon is about his choices; down to walking the streets he walked in before and thinking back to how he felt in that exact moment, just to try and go back to basics, I respect that so much. Thank you for releasing the uncut footage, I loved hearing him speak in depth about why he chose the title INDIGO and what that means to him, and I love the fact that he is at a point where he is balancing being the leader of BTS and at the same time the artist RM; that is no easy feat, and he is doing wonderfully.

[@teertha29]

*HE IS INDEED THE MAN OF WISDOM*

[@mariangarcia706]

Hello from the USA. I love RM!!!

[@adeade5049]

This interview was soo good. As expected by our leader and President RM 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@elsakaruniailahi4541]

Thank you KBS for uploading the full interview for our new year gift as we miss BTS in a full team already :( as we can see, Namjoon always has those strong charming and calm aura and he nailed in every interview with his eloquent speech and precise words. Surely ARMY will patiently waiting them to reunite as a team! Thank you Namjoon for creating such a masterpiece diary that can boost everyone mood to get through life. As the year comes to an end, may everyone always be happy and healthy!

[@sreyassreyas404]

All about the interview:Impressive interview, intellectual and genuine words from namjoon, subtitles,👏👏

[@marajoya8724]

Thank you for uploading this as well as including translations. It must be difficult to do it when you have so much work. The interview was greatly appreciated. Thank you again for asking such deep and important questions.

[@mdc1746]

I’ll be waiting for my forever artist to return as one!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@yoongistongue4163]

Such a great interview 💜 Joonie is so eloquent, beautiful and humble. My perfect man. I hope all of the members will find their own places where they felt like they belong. I just want them to be happy, whatever that means. Please don't feel like you own us anything Joonie, the biggest thank you is you and the members living your lives happily.

[@jamais_vu3]

THANK YOU FOR THE SUBS

[@kadian1987]

Thanks for the subtitles, I have seen alot of people comparing the concert size and somethings aren't about size but significance am glad he was able to perform where he wanted to all these years

[@alexinfired7109]

Thank you for providing subtitles to the whole interview! It was a thoughtful detail to color-code them in the most appropriate colors. 👍

[@indaydubay5815]

BTS ARMY are always here for the much awaited comeback! 💜💜💜

[@Yzura]

Thank you, KBS for the full translation. We appreciate it very much. As RM and the other members said we do trust them and there is a lot of content to go through while they are fulfilling their duty.

[@inah4344]

what a legend.

[@leftierocks]

Thank you for providing subtitles for international fans, really appreciate it!

[@sofiliz943]

We love them and we will wait no matter what 💜💜

[@klopfer1288]

Thank you for uploading the full interview and for the subtitles. 😁🙏 A really good interview. I could listen to Namjoon for hours. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@꿈꾸는그녀-g2t]

남준이는 아이돌하기도 아깝다 공부를 했어도 크게 성공했을듯 말도 어찌저리 조리있게 말하는지 역시 방탄리더는 달라

[@yellow_mon]

그말에 동감입니다, 예전에브이로그인가 그영상보면 세상을바꿀수있는법에 2가지가있는데 혁명가가되는거, 세상을긍정적으로바라보는거, 둘다하고싶다고,,, 그말이 아직도 잊혀지지않더라고요

[@jjjlee5868]

RM 파이팅!! 방탄소년단 파이팅!!

[@HAL-lg3ph]

Thank you KBS News for share this excellent interview. RM did it very well.

[@leehuijin77.]

Thank you for the subtitles, NAMJOON OPPA hope you know you're the best leader and will always be , ARMYs loves you so much and we will stay with our 7 angels forever we are ready to wait no matter now long it takes, cause y'all (BTS) are already a part of us (ARMY), the only thing we expect from you is to always stay happy and healthy that will make us really happy. Indigo is still living in ARMYs heart and forever will . namjoon, Jin, yoongi, hobi, Jimin, taehyung, jungkook OPPA ARMYs love you all. Good luck on your solos, ARMYs miss y'all . 사랑해요💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@shockofthenew]

This was such a good interview! I appreciate so much when interviewers have clearly listened to and been moved by the music, and when they treat Bangtan members both as real artists but also as real people. Thank you for making Namjoon comfortable and asking thoughtful questions 💜

[@xiBlaaZeD]

Thank you KBS for the subtitle translation ..that ways we can fully understand the whole interview with our Precious President ..APOBANGPO

[@a.k.a.b-hope1088]

Lots of love and support to our RM as he moves forward into the next chapter of his life and career.💜

[@apathyclose]

The best and wisest leader in the world. I really admire and adore Namjoon. His thoughts, lyrics, speeches, behavior.. They're amazing and have a strong impact on a lot of people around the world. He makes this world a little better and much better army's life. Thank you Namjoon

[@boop99]

I could listen to him speak all day. He's so fascinating!

[@Annie-ni4tx]

RM I LOVE U

[@michellem6826]

RM is a very thoughtful and interesting person. His lyrics provoke emotional and intellectual responses.😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@mariaisabelgranada9997]

He surely is a deep thinker and reflects a lot. I'd love to read his books in the future.

[@MariaClara_x]

The best leader. 💜

[@nicolechim4589]

RM chose his words carefully to make sure he conveyed the message as he had planned/ had in mind, you can tell what he said was so well thought-out. This is so mature of him, thank you for all the wisdom. We admire you more day by day Kimnamjoon-si

[@isseyswardi4227]

Thank you for the subtitles

[@LoveMusicSound]

He is so artistic and intellectual in everything he does. Humble and very curious. Absolutely adventurous. Looking forward to his new song.

[@goretewolf58]

💜🇧🇷💜RM💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜beautiful interview

[@LifeofGie_613]

NAMJOOOOOOOOONNNNNN

[@amamelia3322]

An absolute masterpeice.

[@TXArmy7]

Thank you so much for uploading the full interview with subtitles for international ARMYs. We are always supportive of our leader and enjoy listening to good interviews like this one. Great job!

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

Thank you for sharing this whole interview and with subtitles. International ARMY really appreciates it. This was a great conversation with some unique insights. Kudos to everyone involved.

[@knjxcsm]

thank you for uploading the full version 💜

[@loredell]

Thank you!! The full footage, the translation... Everything. Thank you, KBS News! And thank you Kim Namjoon, for being the man and the artist that you are. Enjoy the "pressure". How can I fall for this man diction, cadence and fast way of speaking while doing it so eloquently and clearly? sigh

[@zrteves9078]

What I like about RM (same with Suga) is that they share good wisdom and they are very relatable. I hope each BTS members will continue to shine and bring more meaningful music to the world!

[@rachyot7408]

Our Namjun💜우리 남중 💜 while the world’s news tries to make sense of what’s going on with BTS and Korea, armys are staying active

[@Funtan_Sonyeondan]

Thank you.

[@humairazia3947]

He is such a nice human being with so much depth that I can't even imagine bearing in myself this is so great to have him as a leader who thinks with such depths

[@dfstop1115]

Thank you KBS for the translation, so grateful to finally understand our leader's words. We will always support our boys, for the talented artists they are and the great human being they became 💜

[@jesskb]

Thank you so much KBS 💜 Namjoon, we'll be waiting for the OT7 return in 2025. In the meantime, we will support your individual personal dreams. BTS, SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY. ARMY is here to support you. Love ARMY 💜

[@Wanga0613]

I am rewatching this in February 2024 and all the members are serving in the military, I am so proud of NamJoon and the person he is as well as BTS. ARMY will wait for you. 💜 You are all sorely missed🥲

[@leticiam6727]

Thank you! Kim Namjooon we are PROUD :)

[@patriciamurashige6879]

So loved this interview!! He is so open and honest with intelligence… he’s the real deal!!!

[@sheyshey1306]

There is always a profound reason when it comes to music , that is just namjoon씨 for you. The only things that are meaningless or unintentional is when he is being the god of destruction. The man is enlightenment in flesh.😇 Everyone our President only because we cant crown him king . 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@Condiciones2023]

This is wonderful! Thank you so much!!

[@led_by_pied_pipers1530]

we will wait for as long as it takes for bts

[@roiblack8587]

Oh my gosh... they are so formal but also very engaged at the same time. The interviewer has done a wonderful job to give us an insight to RM´s mindset but also he kept his distance. I like that a lot. I am trust BTS and the members will come back glorious after fulfilling their duty.

[@saoirseandreapatriciacrowl506]

I really enjoy how smart,brilliant and peaceful he is at interviews. He's always in control and formal,he's always ready to answer the right answers,it's like he never gets any wrong answer!! I'm glad he show us a very peersonal side of him we don't know about him. Most of his fans are married by now,they have children or a relationship and they still stanning Namjoon lol so cute. I'm a single woman and I cherish Namjoon too but I don't think I'll have a relationship but I'm happy to stan someone like him,I think he's really cool,smart and creative and love his music.

[@동메달톡]

이런 인터뷰 너무 좋으네요. 방탄의 성적만 이야기하는 것이 아니라 남준의 내면을 그대로 보여 줄 수 있는 인터뷰. 넘 좋으네요.

[@teresakaczmarek3855]

I agree with Namjon. If at some point in your life you have to put on a mask to hide the real feelings that are tormenting you. You feel unfulfilled, burdened, lost and insecure. It's best to go back to the beginning of your artistic path, which will show you the right direction. Happy is the one who can just be himself

[@erangaliyanage986]

His thoughts are like from a man who lived 100 years. Impressive literally !!! 💜️💜️

[@taehyun3g]

love RM

[@CherylNakashima-jg7gf]

Kim Nam-joon/RM is amazing!

[@lnh14]

Thank you KBS for providing subtitles! It's good to see namjoon looking so relaxed and happy. He's so humble and well spoken. Indigo was a masterpiece and I'm very much looking forward to RPWP and 2025.

[@saoirseandreapatriciacrowl506]

So lovely RM giving advices to Seokjin and he should give these advices to himself too,I'm sure everything is going well for him and BTS at military service ♥

[@erikoenglish1651]

Happy New Year to our president Kim Namjoon 💜

[@moonchild9992]

Damn... Joon is so genuine and sincere! He's intellect and sensitivity is so profound... how am I ever going to date when I know he exists?

[@LinYoo-z3h]

I'm sad today and after watching this interview, i felt relieved. My BTS please be safe and healthy. We will wait for your comeback.

[@boop99]

Great interview questions!

[@kathy6025]

Gracias por los subtítulos. Muy buena entrevista GRACIAS Namjoon