BTS‘s RM Addresses Wedding Ring Speculation Following Jin‘s Gift
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – September 12, 2025 – BTS member Kim Namjoon, known as RM, swiftly dispelled marriage rumors today after photos circulated online showing him wearing a ring on his left ring finger. The speculation arose after fellow BTS member Jin gifted RM the ring, prompting a flurry of reactions from fans. RM directly addressed the situation, clarifying he is not married adn has no immediate plans to wed.
The incident unfolded during a recent encounter at the gym, were Jin presented RM with the ring. While initially causing excitement among the fanbase, RM preemptively shut down any assumptions about an impending marriage. The quick clarification comes as fans remain highly invested in the personal lives of the globally renowned K-pop group,notably as members navigate solo activities and mandatory military service. This event highlights the intense scrutiny faced by public figures and the rapid spread of information-and misinformation-through social media.
According to posts shared on X (formerly Twitter) by fans, RM explained the ring simply didn’t fit on any other finger. “Jin hyung gave this ring to me but the reason why I’m wearing it on my ring finger is bcs it didn’t fit anywhere else,” RM reportedly said, as relayed by user @JlNSONYEONDAN. He further stated Jin repeatedly asked if it would fit on another finger, but it proved too large for any other digit.
RM reinforced the message with a direct statement: “Jin hyung, I just met him at the gym and he just gave me this ring. and I’m not gonna marry-I’m not married,” as quoted by user @nyamjinluv. The incident has been widely discussed online, with many fans praising Jin’s playful gesture and RM’s candid response.
The exchange underscores the close bond between the BTS members and their lighthearted interactions, even amidst intense public attention. The incident occurred approximately 20:55:09 KST on September 12, 2025.