Why has becoming a feminist become soмєтнing criticized and cornered by society? This is a question many people wonder about when witnessing how many men in South кσяєα blacklist celebrities who are known as women supporters, and strongly reject them whenever these influential figures speak up for women.

Many young men in South кσяєα feel dissatisfied with what they perceive as women being given preferential treatment, while they believe men carry heavier burdens. Many of them cannot accurately define feminism, which leads to misunderstanding or labeling it as extreme.

In addition, in South кσяєα and most East Asian countries, Confucian culture has had an influence for centuries, with clear gender role concepts: men as breadwinners, women taking care of the home and children. The development of feminism is seen as conflicting with these traditional values, making it difficult for some people to accept.

There was even once a website called Check Femi, which listed “celebrities who have repeatedly shown support for feminism” to help the public unfollow them more easily. Notable names included former President Moon Jae In, BTS RM, Red Velvet’s Joy, Suzy, and actor Jung Woo Sung, among others.

But even when being boycotted by South кσяєαn men, RM has never hesitated; he has repeatedly spoken out to defend equality and women’s rights. Recently, when talking about marriage and the pressure it puts on young people, he also strongly stood up for women and encouraged them to do what they truly want.

Specifically, he said: “It seems like everyone is being chased by the idea of marriage. Especially women — it feels like society and the media put pressure on them regarding children and various other issues, but I hope they can live in their own way. I don’t think there’s a right answer. In the end, if you can’t endure being alone, I wonder if getting married will really make things better. Wouldn’t you still want to be alone even after getting married? Choosing marriage as a means of escaping loneliness seems a bit wrong.”

Regarding having children, RM also shared his sincere thoughts: “I don’t really know much about kids. Honestly, raising myself is already hard enough. When I think about how much trouble I caused my parents when I was young, I can’t help but think how much they must have resented me. Kids might be lovely, but there’s no right answer. I think those born in the 1990s are the first generation for whom marriage has become an option. You just have to go with your own choice.”

What’s even more striking is that in South кσяєα — where giving birth is considered an act of patriotism — RM boldly tells women to live the way they want, which deeply moves people. What matters more than the path society forces on you is doing what you truly want. Everyone, both men and women, has the right to decide what kind of life suits them.

And because these words came from a 32-year-old man, they touched people’s hearts even more. Many кσяєαn female netizens even joked that this clip of RM should be aired on KBS’s 9 p.m. news.

On social media, the video of RM speaking about women and marriage has become a trending topic, gaining 6M interactions, receiving mαѕѕive support. People are leaving comments praising him, believing that he is loved for his voice supporting women, rather than hated by a small group of those who lack understanding:

- Namjoon being picked as global 2024 male role model for feminism, Namjoon going huge viral in кσяєα again for supporting women against the social pressure to have babies. Namjoon is and will always be known as feminist icon, everywhere outside miserable kpoppies bubble

- His conviction is people should not be forced into unhappy / undesired unions because of society if they do not want to.

- The conservative party wants to weaponize it. RM is set. I think those men will find themselves divorced or w/o women if they hate on RM. But you know this is bait for clicks. Ignore. I am listening to RM x50. His words mean more than insecure men.

- I'll always support him.. blessed to have him in my life!

- I have great respect for this man, and am so grateful to have known him.

- They say that as a child you’ve only fulfilled your duty when you meet a man, get married, have children, and give them into your parents’ arms. They say to have children to save the country, that this is patriotism — in кσяєα, where that’s the mindset. And yet, you — a globally influential male idol — tell women there is no right answer, just to live in their own way. That’s why I love RM so much

- Yeah, if you’re going to live as someone’s fan anyway, it must be the happiest to be a fan of someone who says things like this. His fans must be so lucky

- Don't let losers from twt fool you about this man being misogynist when in reality кσяєαns praise him again and again for proving how he's a feminist king.

- If you look into fandoms, the majority are women. And yet, a male idol who is part of a globally popular group with countless female fans… says things like ‘live your own way’ and ‘don’t let yourself be confined by any frame’ during a live where he talks and communicates with fans — I really love that

- He is the most logical man anyone could ever see in their life.I read a lot of comments from K women under those articles,and they truly liked and admired Namjoon’s way of thinking and his support for women.Namjoon’s words should be taught in universities he’s absolutely amazing.

- even if other men have even 45% of his ideology like the marriage or children rate would never see a low in graph

- now I know why korean men seem to hate him, he's everything a woman wants and men hates everything woman likes, this is what a true feminist look like, I love you Namjoon!