Resurfaced Photo Allegedly Showing Possible Conditions Of BTS RM’s Current Military Base Sparks Fury
An alleged photo showing the past conditions of BTS RM‘s alleged current military base has sparked fury.
Since enlisting, RM has always gained attention for his posts counting down his progress.
RM has also kept fans updated with what is going on during his service.
Recently, on X, a past photo from Yonhap News was shared on X with the OP sharing their concerns about whether there were beds or not at the Hwacheon military base, which is where RM is stationed.
그 동기분 마지막 사진인데… 진짜 화천은 침대가 없었던거였어?ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ pic.twitter.com/NsLaA1ZZ2a
— 김무원 (@jooniefighting) April 9, 2025
The tweet quickly sparked a huge discourse among fans who shared their fury at the idea that the conditions are still like that and how it could be the reason RM has seemingly shared his desire to be discharged quickly.
Ain't no fvcking way Namjoon has been sleeping on a damn wood board everyday. Hwacheon base on which Namjoon is stationed is the closest to NK with the harshest living conditions and like other bases it's not even upgraded. No mattress, legs hanging off, -20 degrees. FVCK MAN https://t.co/uGjRxlrqlM pic.twitter.com/gfJq4XwiwP
— nush⁷ (@namgiseokbase) April 9, 2025
no😭😭 can’t we like send proper bedding or shouldn’t the govt look after these base(s) like the men wouldn’t even be able to sleep ,on top of tht ,to sleep on tht for 18months?? Oh my namjoon😭😭
— reni ⁷ (@thviography) April 9, 2025
This is for the people who constantly criticized Namjoon whenever he expressed his frustration or mentioned counting down the days to be free…
This is the place where he’s been living and sleeping for the past 17 months.
Just shut your mouth before judging what he’s going… https://t.co/9tPSofZTap— 𝚁𝙼 𝙶𝚄𝙸𝙳𝙴 (@kimnamjoonguide) April 9, 2025
Some tried to add that as it was an old photo, there have been changes, but some added photos posted by RM which seemingly backed up the layout and interior of the base. As it was during the day, fans shared they probably had blankets and items but it was still basic.
— MagicShop BTS YEAR🎀 (@7AsExpectedBTS) April 9, 2025
To clarify, because many seem to misunderstand this photo. The reporter was there during the daytime, so they photographed the soldiers during resting, not sleeping. We can see some blankets/comforters folded. It doesn't change that they, in fact, do sleep on the wooden boards pic.twitter.com/00Kwzg0QAo
— gomooshin⁷ (@taesoothe) April 10, 2025
One fan even shared that some things had improved but pointed out the military making a big deal for the changes, including simple things such as providing blankets, but later added the lack of privacy is still shocking. Some believed that RM’s barack might be one that hasn’t been updated.
Not all the barracks in Korea have been updated but don't worry. every soldier got a comforter since 2024 instead of just a blanket! (laughed about this last year when the military made a big deal out of it https://t.co/IEzM8vo5ss) https://t.co/PCymSdoNsV
— oomfenshmirtz (@o_biennis) April 9, 2025
for me it's the lack of privacy. not a single space to myself
— oomfenshmirtz (@o_biennis) April 9, 2025
