"Did you have to post a pic with a baby Namjoon?"- ARMYs in a frenzy over BTS' RM's surprise birthday post-drop

On Thursday, September 12, BTS' RM posted on Instagram for his birthday, and fans highly appreciated the series of photos he uploaded. The first slide of the Instagram post had the idol holding his fashion stylist and director Kim Young-jin's baby. When fans saw the same, they couldn't help but freak out over it.

Additionally, the K-pop idol posted other pictures of him - in his military uniform, and from during the shoot of his recent album Right Place, Wrong Person. Given this was the first Instagram post the idol uploaded after a long time, his fans were very happy with it. They were also delighted to see the K-pop idol spending a good time with his military comrades at a fan cafe on his birthday.

Here are a few reactions of the ARMY to BTS' RM's recent Instagram post:

"Did you have to post a pic with a baby namjoon?? You gave me a heart attack."

"So happy to know that he enjoyed his birthday at his events. He deserves it so much," said a fan on X.

"Birthday boy came home," added another fan on X.

"Namjoon and a baby together? That's pure cuteness overload!" added another netizen.

More fans talked about and reacted to BTS' RM's post-birthday Instagram upload.

"The way all bangtan made friends with their respective comrades says a lot about how friendly and good they are," said a netizen on X.

"He sure enjoyed his birthday. So happy to see," said a fan on X.

"You look happy and well, I’m happy. Happy birthday," said an X user.

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BTS' RM pens a letter to ARMYs through Weverse

On Thursday, September 12, BTS' RM turned 30 years old, and despite the idol's current enlistment in the military for his mandatory service, he made sure to spend some time with his fans. Though the idol couldn't turn on a livestream, as the members usually do on their birthdays, he sent a letter to the ARMYs.

Namjoon thanked the ARMYs for their love and support, while also giving a few updates on his journey in the South Korean military.

Here's what the idol's letter read:

"Hello, my dear loved ones! I'm 30 now (already...). On this date, when I sometimes felt insignificant myself, I want to sincerely thank you for the heartfelt congratulations you've sent me. Thanks to you, I'm able to hold on. You know that, right? There's a saying in Buddhism: 'Rely only on yourself, using your own light as your guide.'"

He continued,

"Whenever my heart feels uneasy in the distant Hwacheon or when I feel sudden anger without reason, I think of these words. There are many things I want to say at this moment, but for today, I'll let a few pictures on Instagram speak for me instead."

BTS' RM further talked about his military service.

"I've reached the halfway point of my military service. It feels like that turning point during the 3km run at the Nonsan training camp when my breath was caught in my throat. Life can be fleeting, can't it? After the snow falls, the year changes, the days warm up again, and the cherry blossoms bloom, I'll come back to see you cheerfully," RM added.

BTS' RM concluded his letter to the ARMYs by expressing his love for the fandom and hoping they are all healthy.

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