BTS RM's Stop The Rain addresses his depression and '27 club', rattled ARMY responds with love and loyalty

BTS RM, born Kim Nam-joon has never held back from sharing his profound reflections on life, stardom, fame and artistry. Becoming a leader of a global sensation is the heaviest crown that he has ever had to wear, and the artist has always expressed his thoughts through his lyrics.

 Sometimes, rage for those who never believed in him.  Sometimes, quiet introspection.

Recently, RM’s collaboration with Tablo, Stop the Rain, left ARMY feeling deeply concerned. His lyrics offered a raw glimpse into his mental health, carrying strong undertones of the depression he has battled. In a particularly haunting moment, he questioned whether he, too, might become part of the ‘27 Club’—a reference to the artists who tragically died at the age of 27.

The rapper is currently serving his mandatory military service.

ARMY has rushed to rally around him and are determined to let him know, their unconditional support for them. “I wish that I could give him light, the way he has always given us,” wrote one fan, sharing the video where RM had said in a concert, “Use me to love yourself.”  Another added, “The way he turns pain into art will never stop amaze me. He always leaves a deep mark. I’m so grateful for his existence.”

Take your broken heart and turn it into art. That seems to be his motto.

One fan wrote, “He really is truly the strongest,” sharing an older video of where RM said that he was alright, he has survived enough through ten years. One fan wrote, “No one has been so courageous as Joon, when it comes to music.”

Other fans noted that this isn’t the first time that RM had referred to such themes in his song. “he had hinted at it in ‘Magic Shop’, Groin and Sea. But this is the first time that he has been so overt.”

Nevertheless, fans are determined to be of support to the BTS leader and let him know the lives he has touched with his words. The countdown has begun, the members will be back soon and can hopefully hear it in person.