BTS leader RM aka Kim Namjoon drops adorable childhood pictures with his dad; ARMY reacts, 'Cutest thing ever'
BTS' RM went on a nostalgic trip on Monday and decided to share priceless snaps from his childhood, also featuring his dad. The two photos have a baby Joon hopping on his dad's back while striking for the camera. The pictures have now gone viral on X, with BTS fans penning thoughtful notes for the band's leader.
RM, the leader of BTS, whose real name is Kim Namjoon, has dropped the most adorable childhood pictures of himself posing with his dad, and ARMYs are just over the moon to catch a glimpse of baby Joonie. The pictures come as a respite for BTS fans who were left puzzled since his latest Instagram activity.
BTS RM treats fans with adorable childhood photos
The Right Place, Wrong Person hitmaker took to his Instagram stories on January 20 to share two childhood pictures, melting the hearts of his fans. In one of the photos, he can be seen as a young boy, happily hopping on his dad's back, while the other has both of them flashing a peace sign for the camera. From the background, the pictures appear to have been taken at their home. He also shared another Instagram story that appears to be a note that mentions his date of birth and age, among other personal details.
While Namjoon usually loves to share his thoughts with fans, this time around, he let the pictures do the talking and did not share any caption. The Wild Flower rapper also updated his Instagram display picture with one of the two adorable pics.
Cutest thing ever: Fans react to RM's childhood pics
The nostalgic post has given RM's followers a glimpse into his childhood, and fans have now been sharing endearing reactions to his heartwarming post on X.
One reshared the picture and wrote, "This is the cutest thing ever."
OMG NAMJOON POSTED A CHILDHOOD PICS WITH HIS DAD,THIS KS THE CUTEST THING EVER?? pic.twitter.com/pPGFnkNmOy
¡ª Carolyne???? (@mhereonlyforbts) January 20, 2025
Another commented on his updated profile picture, writing, "NAMJOON HAVING A PFP CRISIS AND CHANGING IT UNTIL IT IS WELL ALIGNED, HE IS THE CUTEST CUTIE PATTOTIE."
NAMJOON HAVING A PFP CRISIS AND CHANGING IT UNTIL IS WELL ALLIGNED, HE IS THE CUTEST CUTIE PATTOTIE??pic.twitter.com/rEEm901XfC
¡ª Carolyne???? (@mhereonlyforbts) January 20, 2025
"Namjoon posting a childhood pic with his dad made me think how his dad, before Namjoon entered the military, made a scribble note for him," a third fan wrote, sharing a picture of grown-up RM with his dad.
Namjoon posting a childhood pic with his dad made me think how his dad before namjoon entered in the military mad a scribble note for him:
¡ª Carolyne???? (@mhereonlyforbts) January 20, 2025
"Left drawing=>"dad¡±
Right drawing, with buzzcut hair
"You (son)¡±
"Before enter the army..."
THEIR BOND IS SO ADORABLE? pic.twitter.com/KOduzSBYSv
Meanwhile, another fan shared some more pictures of the BTS leader from his childhood.
Baby namjoon pic.twitter.com/OQ3tyAgmHN
¡ª hope? (@winnttaebear) January 20, 2025
Another ARMY poignantly penned, "I just love whenever Namjoon drops a glimpse of his parents and his memories with them, that I love how it implies his trust and how he's comfortable with the space we have created for him."
I just love whenever Namjoon drops a glimpse of his parents and his memories with them, that I love how it implies his trust and how he's comfortable with the space we have created for him. pic.twitter.com/xTddz2baIv
¡ª ? (@mygbebe) January 20, 2025
RM leaves fans concerned with his recent Instagram activity
RM recently sent shockwaves through BTS fandom after he unfollowed all the members, including Jungkook's pet dog Bam, on Instagram. After igniting an online frenzy, the singer re-followed all the members, but his social media activity left fans concerned, even sparking disbandment rumours of BTS. Just a few days ago, Jungkook had also unfollowed all BTS members on Instagram from Bam's account.
When will Namjoon complete his military service?
RM, is expected to complete his military service in June 2025. He enlisted in the South Korean military on December 11, 2023, along with fellow BTS member V aka Kim Taehyung.
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