South Korean boy band BTS member Kim Namjoon, aka RM, has left the ARMY concerned after a picture of his living conditions at the military base went viral. The K-pop group’s leader is seen standing next to an elevated wooden board where the soldiers reportedly sleep. RM is currently stationed in Hwacheon, which is located near the North Korean border, and unlike other military bases, this one lacks an upgrade in terms of facilities. 

BTS RM’s living conditions in military 

A picture released by the South Korean media outlet Yonhap News is spreading like wildfire on social media, which has led to scrutiny from the BTS ARMY. Many pointed out that RM’s height would have made it difficult for him to sleep comfortably on the wooden structure. One user wrote, “Ain’t no f*****g way Namjoon has been sleeping on a damn wood board every day. Hwacheon base, on which Namjoon is stationed, is the closest to NK with the harshest living conditions, and like other bases, it’s not even upgraded. No mattress, legs hanging off, -20 degrees. F**K MAN."