BTS RM Appointed Global Goodwill Ambassador For National Museum Of Korea - Know More

BTS leader RM has added another prestigious achievement to his growing list of accomplishments. The National Museum of Korea has appointed a global superstar as its Global Goodwill Ambassador, asking him to promote Korean history, traditional culture, and heritage to audiences worldwide. The announcement comes at a busy time for the singer, who is currently touring with BTS on the highly successful ARIRANG World Tour. Just as fans were immersed in celebrating the group's recent milestones, RM’s new cultural role added another special feather to his cap, further solidifying his influence beyond the realms of music and entertainment.

RM becomes global ambassador for National Museum Of Korea

BTS leader RM aka Kim Namjoon has been appointed as the Global Goodwill Ambassador of the National Museum of Korea, marking another significant milestone in his career. He becomes the first ever global ambassador for the National Museum of Korea. The museum has announced that the goal of this partnership is to strengthen the institution's global presence with the support of the world-renowned artist, while also highlighting the importance of Korea's cultural heritage both domestically and internationally.As part of his new role, RM will participate in various promotional activities organized by the National Museum of Korea. He is expected to help introduce Korean history, art and traditional culture to a wider global audience, leveraging his influence as one of the most recognized Korean artists worldwide.

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The appointment ceremony was held on June 19 and was attended by Yoo Hong-Jun, Director of the National Museum of Korea. Photos released from the event showed the director and RM shaking hands as they celebrated the beginning of their collaboration.

RM appointed as public relations ambassador

RM's latest appointment continues his long-standing association with cultural and public service initiatives. In 2023, the he was named the public relations ambassador for South Korea's Ministry of National Defense's Killed in Action Recovery & Identification (MAKRI) organization.

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In the role, he helped raise awareness about efforts to recover and identify the remains of Korean War veterans and reunite them with their families, reflecting his commitment to projects that preserve history, honor sacrifice and serve society.

About BTS ARIRANG world tour

BTS is currently on their record-breaking ARIRANG World Tour, marking their grand-scale return to the stage. Spanning 85 stadium and dome shows across 34 cities globally, the tour features an immersive 360-degree stage setup. The tour officially began on April 9, 2026, at Goyang Stadium in South Korea. Recently, BTS marked its 13th anniversary through FESTA celebrations, headlined by two sold-out shows in Busan.