As fans already know, the members of BTS moved out of their shared dorm in 2020 and now each owns a private apartment in central Seoul. Although they rarely reveal their entire apartments to fans, through certain livestreams at home, shared or captured photos, fans have been able to see that each space clearly reflects the personality and preferences of its owner.
For instance, Jungkook once revealed that his home has multiple air purifiers and large mattresses placed around the house instead of regular beds. He also showcased a collection of alcoholic beverages ranging from beer to liquor in his cabinet. At one point, he even revealed a home theater room with expensive Casamania chairs.
Meanwhile, V’s home is filled with decorative items such as record players, plush toys, stylish lighting fixtures, abstract artworks and models, and more. j-hope, on the other hand, made fans envious with his impressive Kaws collection displayed in his luxury apartment.
Similarly, RM also has a “priceless” item in his home. It not only reflects his lifestyle, hobbies, and personality but was also revealed by the Director of Nike Korea in a post after visiting the BTS leader’s home.
Taehoon Lee, Catalyst Brand Management Director at Nike Sports Korea, is a close friend of RM. He has accompanied him on both domestic and international trips, visited RM’s Rkive studio at HYBE headquarters, and was even spotted at the idol’s birthday party.
In a photo shared on Instagram with the hashtag #withmypeepsallday, Taehoon Lee unveiled part of RM’s book collection. The towering stacks of books were nearly as tall as Lee himself while sitting on a chair, leaving fans astonished.
ARMYs even discovered several particularly noteworthy books among RM’s collection. One of them was The Last Summer by Lee Seong Bok — a lyrical poetry collection that reveals deep, fundamental, and universal insights into the world through love and verse.
The poet’s world is simple yet profound, vividly portraying a past filled with sincere love for oneself and others — people who embrace the world without abandoning themselves, balancing humility and pride. This book is a perfect reflection of RM’s artistic soul.
But this is not RM’s only book collection. He has often shown his large wooden bookshelf and even once lamented that it no longer had enough space for the new books he kept buying. This clearly shows just how passionate he is about reading and how his “priceless” treasure lies within his home library.
Although ARMYs are well aware that RM is a book lover and an art enthusiast who constantly seeks to broaden his worldview through artistic works, seeing the extent of his library still leaves fans deeply moved and admiring.
Beyond books, fans also pointed out just how immense RM’s treasure trove of knowledge and art truly is. In one casual vlog, fans counted around 100 different artworks displayed in the space he revealed. His home is also said to house luxurious decorations such as ceramic vases, wooden shelves, and handcrafted desks.
That is why BTS members often give the same remark when describing RM’s home: A museum!
Fans now easily understand why BTS’s leader has been invited by SFMOMA to hold his own solo exhibition this coming October — featuring 200 art pieces, most of which come directly from RM’s personal collection!
