BTS RM's EXPLOSIVE Comments To Global ARMY's Letter: Full Controversy EXPLAINED - From Disbandment To Jungkook's Dating Scandal

RM is often called the best leader in the K-pop industry for the manner in which he leads and represents his boy band BTS. He has spoken for the entire group at various global platforms, and has even been the primary reason behind how BTS came in existence. But, this time, the leader seems unhappy with the things that are looming the band. His recent Weverse interaction with ARMYs hinted at his anger and frustration, where he stressed that he can not always speak for OT7, and that his fellow members need to take the onus of what they do in their personal lives.RM, in all possibilitty was hinting at the ongoing dating scandal that has caught up Jungkook and aespa's Winter. After apparent "evidences" that have surfaced online, triggering a massive

debate and their respective agencies, BigHt Music and SM Entertainment refusing to comment, it has pretty much led to a kind of "affirmation" about the speculated relationship between them.ALSO READ: BTS Jungkook, aespa Winter DATING Rumours: Agencies' 'No Comments' Divide Internet; Is This HYBE's Cover-Up? Controversy EXPLAINEDRM on December 6 interacted with fans through Weverse. During a livestream, many believe he subtly addressed Jungkook's dating controversy. He started with candidly sharing his role as the group's leader, admitting that all the BTS members had entered their 30s, he now has limits to how much responsibility he can take for their personal situations. Hinting that he was well aware about the entire trouble, he stated that there is little he could do in matters concerning someone else's life, and thus everyone needs to handle their own circumstances.Though RM did not directly take Jungkook's name, or any specific controversy, viewers were quick to connect dots of the timing of his remark.

Full text of RM's subtle remark on Jungkook's dating controversy

"Now, as you all know, with this job, whenever something happens, or when there’s an issue, or when something is about to come out and people talk about what the behind-the-scenes are like — I can’t really explain everything in detail right now. What I really want to say is that I can no longer represent our team on my own. That’s because I’m just one person, one human being. Back then, around 2017 and 2018, when we were actively promoting as BTS, I feel like I could do that to some extent. But after that, each of the members became fully independent individuals, each with their own boundaries, their own lifestyles, personalities, and ways of living. So now, the idea that I should go to the company due to the members, or that I should somehow control or manage what the members do, that doesn’t really apply anymore. There were so many times when our team was on the verge of being disrupted or stopped entirely, as you all know, so I’m extremely grateful that we’re still able to be together."

Fans react to RM's reaction

RM's words triggered a massive debate on social media. A user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "#RM talked so honestly today. He has carried the weight of being “leader” for so long, but he reminded us: he can’t represent every member anymore .. because each of them has their own thoughts, personalities and struggles. He knows many are frustrated, they are frustrated, the company too… but he never took our love for granted.""It breaks my heart knowing he started taking sleeping pills again since last month… that level of stress is real. All he wants right now is to work, to move forward with will & love. BTS just started again. They can’t quit. And neither can we. The only thing we can do: send letters to Namjoon on Weverse. Rechart his songs and support his work. Love is easy to say, but the meaning inside it is what matters," the comment read. An ARMY sided with RM: "good for him tho. this is probably one of the reasons why being the leader felt like a burden to him, I know he was tired of being involved in their individual mess each time, they are +30yo, it's about time some of them own up their lives."

RM confessed of disbanding BTS

At one point, RM even shocked fans by confessing that he thought about disbanding BTS many times. According to him, he tried to internally figure out what would be the best for the group, keeping it working or every member moving on individually.ALSO READ: BTS RM Admits Disbandment Thoughts Crossed His Mind 'Thousands Of Times' Ahead Of 2026 ReunionThis was him opening up about the difficulties BTS went through in the past few months. He revealed that due to the immense stress that he bears on his shoulders as a leader, he's been having sleepless nights and struggling with his mental state. Though he assured fans that all seven members decided to keep BTS as one due to their undying love for the fans and the people who keep the band working."Would it be better to just disband? For example… Like, wouldn’t it be better to stop group activities? That crossed our minds tens of thousands of times," RM said.

Netizens react to RM's shocking comments

Many however expressed disappointment over RM's remarks during the live session, claiming it was against the goodwill of the band as a whole. A netizen wrote, "now we’re waiting for rm to hold himself accountable for his actions -"confirming" his bandmate’s relationship without permission, setting bts up for hate on kside and making trending headlines with his remarks about bts disbandment. or is he an innocent victim again?"Another frustrated fan reacted, "They've been on hiatus for several years now. To talk about disbanding so casually like this is so disrespectful to the fans who waited for them" A second one said, "Is that something you should to say to the fans who patiently waited during your military service hiatus? Disband and retire already."

Global ARMY's letter to BTS

Post RM's confessions, ARMY's global community issued a lengthy letter for BTS, lending support. a fan reacted, "Hopefully the 2026 will be kind to. Bangtan. ARMYs will always stand by your side to support you."

RM's confessions came as BTS is gearing up for its big comeback with a new album along with a highly awaited world tour in 2026.