BTS' RM Sparks Debate After Being Named Role Model To Stop Violence Against Women: 'His Own Fandom Has...'

Kim Namjoon, popularly known as RM and the leader of the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, has once again garnered recognition for his social impact.

RM earned his place on the list due to his proactive stance on feminism, a topic often considered controversial in South Korea.

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Kim Namjoon, popularly known as RM and the leader of the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, has once again garnered recognition for his social impact. The Pixel Project, a non-profit organization, recently named him among the 16 Male Role Models Helping to Stop Violence Against Women. This honor underscores RM’s commitment to addressing significant social issues and adds to his growing list of achievements.

Kim Namjoon named among Male Role Models Helping to Stop Violence Against Women

According to The Pixel Project, RM earned his place on the list due to his proactive stance on feminism, a topic often considered controversial in South Korea. After facing criticism from fans regarding misogynistic undertones in BTS’ early lyrics, RM embarked on a journey of education and growth. He enrolled in women and gender studies courses and consulted with a women’s studies professor to refine his songwriting, a practice he continues to this day.

RM has been selected by "The Pixel Project" as one of the Male Role Models who are making a positive impact by helping to stop violence against women.

📎 https://t.co/SPzKK8onug pic.twitter.com/kexN7ZSx3m

— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) December 12, 2024

RM has also used his vast platform to influence pop culture and promote gender equality. He has openly discussed feminist literature he’s read and shared insights about Rha Hye Seok, a pioneering feminist painter in Korea.

Netizens react to Male Role Models list

While many celebrated this recognition, not all reactions on social media were positive. Some questioned whether RM deserved the accolade, sparking a heated debate. Conversely, his fans lauded his efforts to educate himself on feminism and his advocacy for gender equality.

he helping to stop violence against women??? I GAGGED. his own fandom has done nothing but harass and sltshame women/girls since its existence and he haven't called them out not even once. what a fkn joke is this? https://t.co/p4mbgFw5Wi

— clau (@smiskimina) December 12, 2024

his fans degrade women on the daily basis, wishing s*ic*de on innocent idols. they don’t have morals, they’ll never learn

— ezi ★ (@cuntrs) December 12, 2024

Considering all that has been ingrained in us from the moment we’re born, self-discovery will never be a drag. I will always have a love & appreciation for RM’s emergence from this moment in his journey. It’s a reminder that we all can do with less yapping & more self-reflection.

— Bulletᴾʳᵒᵒᶠ Girl Scout⁷ (slow) (@BTSxSasha) December 12, 2024

Lol ...this gotta be joke....almost all fandom of his women and they drag,curse ,insult ,disrespect to every other women.....and he don't say anything to his fans....and before army say anything let me tell you if he bring up his gf ..they will start hating her next second.

— Joker (@joker199921) December 12, 2024

Currently, RM is fulfilling his mandatory military service in South Korea and is expected to be discharged by June 2025.