On October 5, Namjoon went live on Weverse and casually dropped a thoughtful, honest reflection about marriage and parenthood—then left the internet to implode on its own. What started as one man sharing his perspective turned into a nationwide debate, proving once again that when RM talks, Korea listens.
He said what many people have been too afraid—or too oblivious—to say out loud: society still pressures women relentlessly about marriage, kids, and timelines. “There’s this pressure about marriage,” he said, “especially for women who seem to face constant pressure from society or the media about kids and various issues. It feels like we’re being pushed, but I just wish we could live life on our own terms.”
And that was it. No grand speech, no controversy—just empathy. But it hit home. Fans called him a “feminist king,” a “real man,” and, in one viral post, “everything misogynists hate and everything women want.” Korean women online praised him for understanding the weight of expectations that women face daily, while international fans pointed out how rare it is to hear a male celebrity speak this thoughtfully about gender and choice.
Namjoon didn’t stop there. He continued, “If someone can’t handle being alone, would getting married really make things better? Because once you’re married, you might end up wanting to be alone again. So, if you can be content when you’re alone, you’ll probably be content when you’re with someone too.” Leave it to RM to turn an existential crisis into relationship advice that sounds like it belongs in a philosophy textbook.
Then came his take on having kids: pure, honest, and funny. “As for kids… I don’t know about that either. I’m already struggling to raise myself. If I had a kid like me, oh man, I’d probably find them so annoying.” That’s the thing about him—he manages to talk about heavy life topics with humor and self-awareness, never losing that grounded human touch that fans love him for.
It didn’t take long for his comments to go viral. Korean media picked up the story, praising his awareness of women’s experiences in a culture still steeped in tradition. Meanwhile, some men online seemed… offended. Because apparently, saying women deserve autonomy is now revolutionary.
At the end of the day, Namjoon reminded everyone why he’s respected beyond music. He’s thoughtful without pretending to have all the answers, empathetic without being performative, and unafraid to question outdated norms. And honestly, if this is what being a “feminist king” looks like, long may he reign.
