BTS RM 'Regrets' Doing Controversial Live, Demands 'Mercy' - Netizens Ask 'Sincere Apology Or HYBE's Pressure?'

BTS member RM's recent explosive confessions during a live interaction with fans has blown up the internet. Namjoon talking about burdens of being the band's leader, thoughts about disbandment and how

he seemingly looked frustrated with the issues lingering the group, including Jungkook's dating scandal with aespa's Winter.Amid an online debate, with many netizens expressing unhappiness over RM allegedly spoiling the dignity of the group, the leader on December 8, issued an apology. He took to Weverse and posted a letter, along with a photo of his hand making the Korean heart sign.ALSO READ: BTS RM's EXPLOSIVE Comments To Global ARMY's Letter: Full Controversy EXPLAINED - From Disbandment To Jungkook's Dating Scandal

RM's apology letter

"I’m sorry if my live two days ago made a lot of ARMYs feel tired. I got so many messages from people worried about me… I regret having done the live now, but I was just feeling frustrated at the moment. I’m sorry ㅠ Please have mercy on me. I’ll focus on making music, practicing choreography together, thinking about new content, sleeping well, and living normally instead. I’ll be taking my driving test soon, and yesterday I put on the practice sticker and drove through all four routes. It was scary (I didn’t get into an accident). And yesterday I watched the movie The Color of Pomegranates, and my home renovation is finally finished, so I’ll be moving back home soon after half a year. Once everything is set up, I’ll show it to you. I took out the mold to make a snow duck, but everything melted. It’s so cold, please dress warmly and don’t catch a cold. That’s all for now!"

Fans react to RM's apology

RM's apology has now brought back the strength of ARMYs who stood in support of the rapper. Many flooded social media against the anti-fans, and cheered for him. One user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "Don't apologize namjoon talk your heart out we are your safe zonee." Another one said, "I want to protect Namjoon from you all."A fan posted a heartfelt reply: "There is something deeply moving — and also painful — in seeing Kim Namjoon apologize for simply being human, for opening his heart, for existing truthfully before those who love him. There is tenderness in every line of what he wrote, but also a quiet indignation." A second reaction added, "No one should apologize for feeling, for sharing exhaustion, for showing fragility. Loving is not a burden, it is a bond."

HYBE's pressure?

Some reactions were however divided. They believed RM's apology wasn't sincere and came under the pressure of HYBE, that's already facing legal trouble. "Namjoon from BTS posted an apology on Weverse after his recent live, but some fans criticized it as insincere, saying he only apologized due to HYBE’s pressure. Others claimed he lacks an independent voice and is just controlled by the company," an X post stated.One user stated, "The hypocrisy is insane. Defending your fave bf saying he apologized before yet calling rm names yet has already apologized years before. Y'all don't care about racism You just hate bts"Soon after RM triggered controversy with is Weverse live on December 6, global ARMY issued a lengthy letter for BTS, lending support. This comes as BTS gears up for its big comeback with a new album along with a highly awaited world tour in 2026.