Debuting with Stray Kids in 2018, Bang Chan is known as the leader of the group and is famous for his versatility — he can sing, rap, and produce music: not only writing lyrics but also arranging, making beats, and producing vocals. He is one of the rare new-generation idols who has the ability to oversee and be deeply involved in the entire music production process for his own group.

Although Bang Chan has never collaborated with BTS, nor had the chance to meet or be close friends with the members, due to their career similarities, he has consistently expressed his respect and pαѕѕionate admiration for the superstar seniors — soмєтнing that even ARMYs have noticed.

In a livestream back in 2022, he received a flood of purple hearts in the comments when he played BTS’s song Mikrokosmos. Afterward, he did not hesitate to share his thoughts about the group, saying: "Yeah, I mean, the members of BTS are legends. They paved the way. You have to admit that they paved the way. Anyway, mad respect to BTS. They're amazing." 

And of course, that was not the only time! His “pαѕѕionate admiration” for BTS has been shown through many livestreams, even over the years. Notably, in another fan conversation, he directly mentioned RM and gave his thoughts on him — from the perspective of being a fellow K-pop group leader.

He expressed: “RM writes lyrics very well. He’s known to be one of the best leaders and he’s one of my biggest role models. He’s one of the coolest guys out there and really smart as well. I may not be, but he is one of the best leaders.”

Bang Chan was also listening to Seoul from RM’s mixtape mono during this broadcast. “The first time I heard this song, I became overwhelmed with feelings. It almost made me cry because it resonated with me a lot,” he sincerely shared.

Bang Chan was not simply mentioning RM out of polite respect between artists — he genuinely expressed admiration for the talent and character of BTS’s leader. His praise of RM’s lyric-writing sкιℓℓs, as well as calling him “one of the best leaders,” shows just how deeply RM has influenced Bang Chan.

This is also proof that RM is not only loved by ARMYs but is also seen by fellow artists as an ideal role model for leadership.

On the other hand, when Bang Chan spoke about the emotions he felt when listening to mono, he highlighted the power of RM’s music — its ability to touch listeners’ hearts. Since Bang Chan is also a music producer, his recognition carries weight and further emphasizes how outstanding RM’s artistry truly is.

Bang Chan’s comments about RM quickly went viral in the fandom community. ARMYs felt proud of their leader while also appreciating Bang Chan for showing such great respect toward the group:

- I really appreciate this member , he always praises and talks respectfully about BTS. So, yeah thank you 

- Why fandoms should stop fιgнтing w/ each other cuz their idols often admire or are friends w/ each other.

- Seeing Bang Chan praise RM makes my heart so full. Leader to leader respect

- Takes one to know one Bang Chan. Both of them have been and are absolutely incredible in their roles as leaders and evolving their own talents/sкιℓℓs. Regardless of fanwars and opinions born out of teenage angst, both of these young men have shown and proved.

- RM isn't just any cheap idol; he's a born artist, a complete composer with incredible lyricism

- You’re one of the best too channie. Thank you for praising our best leader

- Takes one to know one, Chan. Such kinds words from a kind soul to another kind soul!

- Real recognizes real. This is why I respect Bang Chan even more now

- So proud of our golden leader, his musical talent and leadership are beyond words

- Bang Chan is absolutely right — RM really is one of the best leaders in K-pop history

- Couldn’t agree more with Chan. RM’s lyricism is on another level. His talent in leadership is also proved

- I need a Bang Chan x RM collab ASAP — two brilliant leaders in one track would be legendary.

- They should really meet one day. Imagine the deep conversation these two would have about music and leadership