"There were times when all of BTS gathered and cried after their military service..." RM shares his reflections: "The audience's group singing of 'Arirang' was the most exciting" [K-EYES]

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BTS member RM (Nam Jun) held a Weverse Live session on the afternoon of the 28th (Korean time) following their Las Vegas performance. During the broadcast, he openly shared anecdotes about crying on the day Jin completed his military service and revealed the behind-the-scenes story of their full-group comeback album 'ARIRANG' for over an hour. Despite being a weekday afternoon, more than 3.7 million viewers tuned in, and comments poured in from fans around the world.

RM stated, "I played the saxophone on the day Jin completed his service, and at that time, the members' mental state was quite low." He added, "Jimin gathered everyone at home, and we all struggled and cried together." He revealed that during the session, the members comforted each other, saying, "You need to lead the team," and pledged, "Let's repay the fans as soon as we return, just as they have waited for us."

After all members completed their military service in June 2025, they began full-scale album production starting in December of that year at the LA Song Camp. RM explained that in Los Angeles, they worked like office employees, commuting to the studio six days a week for two months.

The album production process was not smooth. RM said, "All members had already gone through solo activities, so each had different aspirations, and fans' expectations varied. The production team also had different visions. However, because our members respect and consider each other's opinions, they never casually dismiss opposing views. As a result, selecting the final songs was extremely difficult. Without a central direction, it was hard to decide on a single album direction."

He expressed deep emotion, saying, "We went without setting a specific path in advance. Just the fact that the album came out this way feels like a miracle. We managed to complete it without anyone dropping out."

He also revealed the background behind each track. Regarding the title track 'SWIM', he said, "I didn't initially consider it as the title track, but no better song emerged. It's a song that represents a more mature BTS in our 30s. I'd even want to listen to it from the grave."

When discussing the inclusion of 'Arirang' in 'Body 2 Body', he mentioned, "In the end, we are just seven villagers from Korea." He also shared an anecdote about after the AMA awards: "I thought about mingling with other singers at the after-party, but the members weren't fond of such activities, so we didn't do it."

There were various opinions about inserting 'Arirang' midway, but regarding the recent sight of audiences singing along in unison during the Arirang tour, RM remarked, "It feels like the song is only complete when the audience joins in with their group singing. It was the most exciting moment." He also added that regarding the sound of the Seongdeokdaewangsinjong bell featured in the track 'No.29', "I've always wanted to play it someday, and I'd love to play it during concerts as well."

Reactions on X (Twitter) and the Weverse comment section were filled with emotion. @thvsuniverse wrote, "We cried together that day too, Junie," while @bonoyajk said, "You are the best thing that has ever happened to Bangtan and ARMY. The greatest leader." @kthdyk praised, "I could listen to Namjun speak for hours." @Cielo commented, "The album is a gem from start to finish. The brothers believed in you, and you made everything possible." Fans from dozens of countries, including Brazil, Pakistan, Iraq, and France, posted comments with their national flags, sharing in RM's heartfelt confession.

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