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RM reveals his role as BTS leader: 'The one who closes the window when no one else moves'
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RM reveals his role as BTS leader: 'The one who closes the window when no one else moves'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Interview Sources not specified Context piece
  • BTS leader RM reflected on his intense and sometimes overbearing leadership style during the group's early years.
  • He described his past approach as "closing the window" when no one else would act.
  • RM explained how he adapted his communication methods as the members matured and discussed the pressures of the fast-paced modern era.

BTS leader RM has candidly reflected on his leadership during the group's initial eight to nine years, describing himself as a strong and sometimes "overbearing" figure. He likened his past approach to being the person who "closes the window" when others hesitate to take action, suggesting a proactive, albeit potentially forceful, style.

RM acknowledged that his communication methods evolved as the BTS members grew and matured. This adaptation was crucial for fostering a more collaborative and balanced group dynamic. He suggested that his initial intensity was a response to the pressures and demands of navigating the early stages of their career.

Looking at the present, RM also revealed the burdens he feels in today's rapidly changing world. While the article doesn't detail these specific pressures, it implies a continued sense of responsibility and awareness of the fast-paced environment in which artists like BTS operate.

His reflections offer a glimpse into the internal workings of one of the world's biggest music groups, highlighting the personal growth and evolving leadership required to sustain such a phenomenon.

The person who closes the window when no one else moves.

โ€” RMRM describing his leadership style in the early years of BTS.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.