RM on Airport Style, BTS, and Art & Philosophy | Fashion Neurosis

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RM is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, music producer, and the leader of pop royalty BTS. His discography includes solo mixtapes RM (2015) and mono. (2018), as well as solo albums Indigo (2022) and Right Place, Wrong Person (2024), which showcase his remarkable versatility across genres. BTS have released ten studio albums since 2014, are among the world’s best-selling musical acts, and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards worldwide. As a creative powerhouse and avid art enthusiast, RM is renowned for crafting profound lyrics often inspired by various art forms. He has an extensive personal art collection with a focus on both contemporary and antique Korean art, and is curating an exhibition with SFMOMA for late 2026, pairing Korean artists with Western ones. His flexible and philosophical approach to music and ability to push creative boundaries with cutting-edge collaborations has led him to work with a diverse range of artists, including Erykah Badu, Anderson Paak, Lil Nas X, Mahalia, and more. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and RM discuss Stendhal Syndrome, Rick Owens, and the mantle of leadership. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:28 What are you wearing today? 00:01:25 Humility and success 00:05:29 Childhood and family style 00:07:28 Stendhal Syndrome 00:10:30 Hiding or revealing identity through clothing 00:14:28 Literature 00:19:27 Leadership 00:23:41 Working with Wing Shya on Right Place Wrong Person 00:30:39 Kim Gordon and Korean punk 00:32:42 RM’s Art Collection 00:36:25 Airport Fashion 00:38:33 Clothes to improve mood 00:43:40 Subtlety in fashion 00:46:35 Self discipline 00:50:53 Attractive clothing 00:52:42 If you fancy someone… 00:54:37 Normality and routine 00:56:42 BTS’s new album ARIRANG 00:59:53 Outro