BTS's RM (Kim Namjoon) gave fans a heartwarming update from his military service in the band.

On August 2nd, RM wowed the audience with a 20-minute saxophone performance during the Victory Unit Soldier’s Day event, held at 7 PM. Currently serving in the Army's 15th Division in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, RM showcased his musical talents on stage.

RM sported a top with "15th Division Military Band" and a hat displaying his rank insignia for the rehearsal at the '2024 Hwacheon Tomato Festival'. During the actual performance, he donned his military band uniform, his surprise appearance adding excitement to the festival.

A Hwacheon County official shared, "We were not aware of RM's performance beforehand. Seeing him at the rehearsal raised our expectations. Tourists and residents who met RM at the 'Hwacheon Tomato Festival' must have created unforgettable memories."

Fans first witnessed RM's saxophone skills two months ago. On June 12, he played BTS's hit song "Dynamite" on the saxophone during Jin's discharge celebration at the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province.

Reflecting on the moment, RM shared on Weverse, "I brought the saxophone to have some fun, but I felt a mix of emotions. I wondered if he felt lonely and struggled being the first to go. The 1 year and 6 months are fair for everyone here. We are living through the same past as him now."

RM added, "Jin always said, 'I miss you guys so much. You will feel the same.' Living scattered around Gangwon Province, I deeply understand now. Seeing the members in person reminded me of the unchanging things, the place I should return to, and who I was. It was a meaningful time for all of us."

On July 27th, RM celebrated his "buzz cut anniversary" by sharing several past selfies on his personal SNS, connecting with ARMY (BTS's fandom) worldwide.

RM enlisted on December 11, 2022, and his expected discharge date is June 10, 2025.

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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