Particle.news

Download on the App Store

BTS’s RM Details Severe Insomnia and Emotional Strain After Military Discharge

His disclosures shed light on how external controversies at HYBE intensified his anxiety during enlistment.

Image
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • On June 10, RM and BTS bandmate V completed their 18-month compulsory service, reuniting with fans in Chuncheon.
  • In a livestream after discharge, RM revealed he was diagnosed with insomnia and has relied on sleeping pills for over a year.
  • He described enduring stretches of up to 78 hours without sleep, which led him to seek neuropsychiatric care for overwhelming anxiety.
  • RM said that controversies surrounding HYBE during his enlistment exacerbated his distress and disrupted his rest.
  • He became emotional the night before discharge and hinted at a future BTS reunion and a forthcoming album.