# RM

RM, born Kim Nam-joon on September 12, 1994, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer.  He is the leader of the boy band BTS and has pursued a solo career alongside his group activities.

Profile: https://www.cultiq.app/directory/south-korea/rm

## Core facts
- Category: Soloist
- Entertainment scene: South Korea
- Active since: 2013
- Genre: Hip-Hop, K-Pop, Alternative R&B, Conscious Rap

## Audience
- Estimated fandom size: 35M
- Female share: 80%
- Core audience: Millennials – Gen Z
- Top market: South Korea
- Top market: Japan
- Top market: United States
- Top market: Indonesia
- Top market: Brazil
- Top market: Philippines

## Highlights
- Milestone: Top market South Korea — 18% of fandom
- Milestone: Introspective rapper with sophisticated artistic vision and global creative collaborations.
- Milestone: Authentic intellectual positioning appeals to culturally engaged, socially conscious audiences.

## Frequently asked

### Who is RM?
RM is a Soloist from South Korea, debuted in 2013.

### How many fans does RM have?
RM has approximately 35 million global fans, making them an Established tier artist on the Cultiq fandom index.

### What markets is RM popular in?
RM's strongest markets are South Korea, Japan, United States, out of 20 markets tracked on Cultiq.

### What genres does RM perform?
RM performs Hip-Hop, K-Pop, Alternative R&B, Conscious Rap, primarily within the Soloist ecosystem.

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