"PAVED THE WAY" — Fans rejoice as BTS' RM becomes the first and only K-pop act to enter the Top 10 R&B/Hip-Hop streaming songs chart

On September 19, 2024, BTS' RM emerged as the first and only K-pop act to enter the Billboard Top 10 R&B/Hip-Hop streaming songs chart, leaving the fandom ARMYs elated. With this feat, he became the first Korean rapper and hip-hop artist to enter the chart in this decade. BTS leader and Megan Thee Stallion's latest collaborative track, Neva Play (feat. RM) debuted at No. 6 position on this chart.

Subsequently, the song clinched No.1 position on the Billboard R&B/ Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales Chart. Soon, the information about the male artist's latest milestone circulated on social media and went viral. The fandom rejoiced and shared multiple snippets congratulating the rapper. An X user wrote:

"PAVED THE WAY"

Netizens complimented the idol's latest feat and stated that he's setting example for others. The other comments read:

"He IS the main rapper for a reason.. King Mamjoon," a fan reacted.

"Wowwwwww... congratulations Namjoon... For korea, man, you paved the way! I hope you're seeing all this, love," a fan shared.

"Namjoon never disappoints, it's his charm, he knows what he's doing and he creates a milestone even when he's enlisted !!! Truly the leader of BTS, setting example for others," a fan commented.

ARMYs expressed pride in BTS' RM's achievement and further mentioned:

"Woah!! Congrats Namjoon! This is huge," a user reacted.

"Oh I know that’s right More emphasis on only K-pop rapper to enter the chart “This Decade," a user shared.

"I wish 2013 Joonie could see this I'm so damn proud of him you don't understand," a user commented.

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More about BTS' RM's upcoming documentary

BTS' RM's much-anticipated documentary titled RM: Right People, Wrong Place will premiere worldwide at Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). It will be screened under the open cinema section, Busan Cinema Center, on October 7, 2024, at 8 pm Korean Standard Time. The tickets will be available for sale from September 24, 2024, at 10 am (Korean Standard Time).

According to the official website @rmrpwp.com, the upcoming project will shed light on Kim Namjoon as the leader of BTS and as an individual:

"'RM: Right People, Wrong Place chronicles the eight months leading up to RM’s military enlistment and the process of creating his second solo album, ‘Right Place, Wrong Person,’ providing an intimate record of deeply personal moments."

The description further reads:

"The documentary follows the journey of RM, the leader of 21st-century pop icons BTS, as he explores his true self—both as Kim Namjoon the artist and as an individual."BTS

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BTS' RM released his collaborative track Neva Play with the American singer and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion on September 6, 2024, through Hot Girl Productions and Warner Music Group.