RM's Art Love Story: Even More Cool When You Know the Details

Did you all know that RM is a well-known art enthusiast? He is famous for making time to visit local art museums whenever he goes on tour overseas, and among fans, there is even a pilgrimage route that follows the exhibitions he has visited.

He has a particularly deep affection for modern and contemporary Korean art, so he frequently mentioned the works of artists such as Kim Whanki, Rhyu Young-kuk, and Jang Uchin. There are many stories saying that whenever he posted on social media about standing for a long time admiring his favorite pieces, his fans naturally became interested in the paintings as well.

They didn't stop at simply liking art; they also demonstrated a positive influence. Their donation of 100 million won to the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art to reissue out-of-print art books is still talked about to this day. Thanks to them, more people have been able to easily access Korean art.

This taste is fully reflected in the music as well. When looking at the lyrics or the atmosphere of the solo works, there are many moments where it feels like the emotions felt from looking at paintings have been translated into music, so listening to them alongside the artwork offers a whole new level of enjoyment.

How about stopping by a nearby art museum this weekend, just like RM, and taking your time to appreciate a painting? If you are an ARMY, you will surely see the artwork from a new perspective.