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On October 29, 2024, it was announced that BTS’ RM's documentary, RM: Right People, Wrong Place, would premiere worldwide in cinemas on December 5, 2024. The film offers a behind-the-scenes look at RM as he creates his second album, Right Place, Wrong Person. BTS fans, known as ARMYs, eagerly checked which countries would screen the film and took to social media to react when they noticed that Israel was not on the list.
"THAT'S MY NAMJOON !!!! MY LEADER, MY KING !" one fan wrote.
Fans took to social media to express their appreciation, gratitude, and support for the BTS leader and his team.
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"the f****g sigh of relief i let out to see that isnotreal is FINALLY not on a bts documentary screening list… thank you namjoon omg god bless 😭" posted one ARMY.
"mark my words but i think this has something to do with team rm, rpwp is like group project together between his artists friends unlike other projects that is directly under hybe's involvement. i feel someone or some ppl in team rpwp have a say in the distribution of this" said one fan.
"knew I could trust Namjoon !!!!" added this ARMY.
"GOD I COULD KISS NAMJOON AND HIS TEAM THEYRE SO SEXY FOR THIS 🥺🥺" shared one X user.
Fans also noticed that Lebanon was included in the screening list. Like Palestine, Lebanon has been impacted by Israeli attacks. Previously, fans had asked HYBE to cancel screenings of Jungkook and Suga’s documentaries in Israel, but HYBE did not respond. Now, with Israel excluded from RM’s documentary screenings, many ARMYs view this as a small victory.
"Bro Lebanon? BROOOOO That’s insane but amazing tbh. Seeing Lebanon but not Israel. Amazing win" wrote a fan.
"namjoon's documentary will not be aired in isnoreal but I see tickets for lebanon, small but we can finally see a change." remarked one ARMY.
"you know what. a win is a win omg next is scooter out, hybe downfall, idols unionize!" added this netizen.
However, some ARMYs continued their boycott, citing concerns over HYBE's connections. They pointed to HYBE America CEO Scooter Braun's leadership position as a reason for concern.
"no screening in israel and screening in lebanon, microscopic steps but i hope this is a reaction to our demands and will remain like this in the future. i will still boycott the rpwp documentary because scooter is still there but i really hope we are moving in the right direction." noted one ARMY.
RM: Right People, Wrong Place offers an intimate look at BTS leader's journey ahead of military enlistment
The documentary RM: Right People, Wrong Place focuses on RM and is set for a global cinema release on December 5.
Prior to this, the documentary was selected for a world premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). This marked a significant milestone for the artist. The film debuted at the Busan Cinema Center’s outdoor BIFF Theater on October 7, where over 4,000 fans attended the premiere.
Directed by Lee Seok Joon, the documentary provides an intimate look into Kim Namjoon’s life and creative process. The film highlights the emotional depth of the LOST! rapper-writer experienced while navigating his artistic journey.
In addition to showcasing the eight-month album composition process, the documentary explores the preparations of the rapper for his mandatory military enlistment. It offers insights into his life as both an artist and an individual, revealing the challenges and triumphs he faced during this pivotal time.
Produced by HYBE, the film was announced on Weverse on September 3, 2024. His album Right Place, Wrong Person, released on May 24, 2024, was his second solo project recorded before his military enlistment. It featured 11 tracks and collaborations with artists like Moses Sumney, Little Simz, and DOMi, and JD Beck.
Over the past year, Israel and Palestine's violence has led to widespread condemnation, including responses from K-pop fans who have spoken out against Zionism and its influence in the industry. For some netizens, this raises ethical concerns about HYBE releasing its artists’ documentaries in Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Palestine
In this context, the five times Grammy-nominated rapper’s decision to not release his documentary in Israel has drawn considerable attention. Many believe that this decision was intentional, aligning with the sentiments shared by many fans and supporters.
Kim Namjoon is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service as required for South Korean citizens.
