On October 21, 2024, BTS' RM emerged as the youngest Korean artist with the most KOMCA (Korea Music Copyright Association) credits, as his latest collaborative track, Neva Play (feat. RM), was added to his official profile, sending the fandom into a frenzy. The idol has 230 KOMCA credits to his name at the time of writing.
For those unversed, Neva Play is a track by the American rapper Megan Thee Stallion, released on September 6, 2024, through Hot Girl Productions and Warner Music Group. The record was penned by A. Haim, B. Hamlin, J. Mason, M. Pete, N. Kim, P. Fenn, and S. Jacobs and produced by prominent artists, including B HAM, Pete Fenn, and Shae Jacobs.
Subsequently, BTS' RM's latest milestone circulated on social media and went viral. The fandom could not contain their excitement, and naturally, an X user tweeted:
"Our genius lyricist."
The fandom weaved a plethora of compliments for BTS' RM and said he was a true artist who would never lose his shine. Some also mentioned they were elated for the male artist and expressed their pride in him.
"This is so cool!!! congratulations namjoon you are an amazing artist," a fan reacted.
"Forever an icon A true artist never loses their shine," a fan shared.
"For Asia, Man, we paved the way ! I'm so happy for you Joon, Ilysm & you make me soooooo proud my King," a fan commented.
"Our beloved leadernim!!! So beyond proud of you, Joon," a fan mentioned.
The fandom shared multiple congratulatory messages, celebrating the milestones of BTS' RM.
"Namjoon continues raking up credits on KOMCA! #RM now has a total of 230 after his collab with Megan Thee Stallion, 'Neva Play', was added to the list of songs he has participated in as a songwriter!" A user reacted.
"CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SONGWRITER OF OUR GENERATION," a user shared.
"I wrote a Xmas song when I was in high school and it was hell. This man has 230 credits to his name and he's not even getting started yet. Respect. Congratulations Namjoon." A user mentioned.
"Congratulations to Namjoon he reached 230 KOMCA credits with 'Neva Play (feat. RM)' being added to his profile! he remains the YOUNGEST MOST CREDITED Korean Artist in HISTORY . So proud at him he paved the way," a user commented.
More about BTS' RM's latest activities
BTS' RM recently released his second studio album, Right, Place, Wrong Person, on May 24, 2024, through BigHit Music. It featured eleven tracks, including Right People, Wrong Place, Nuts, Out of Love, Domodachi (featuring Little Simz), "? (Interlude with Domi and JD Back), Groin, Heaven, Lost!, Around the World in a Day (featuring Moses Sumney), Credit Roll, and Come Back to Me.
His solo documentary RM: Right People, Wrong Place premiered at the forthcoming Busan International Film Festival. The documentary featured the eight-month journey showcasing the pre-production process of the idol's second solo album and other details.
BTS' RM, also known as Kim Namjoon, began mandatory military service on December 11, 2023, and is expected to be discharged in 2025.