Overview

• Kim Namjoon revealed that playing the saxophone at corporal rank made his mandatory service enjoyable and creatively fulfilling in the military.
• He embraced his childhood nickname ‘Talk Box’ and admitted his lifelong drive as an attention seeker rooted in public speaking and storytelling.
• He said BTS members often tell him to “just stay still” and reassure him with “don’t worry, we’ll handle it” whenever he feels pressured.
• He wants fans to remember him as a real person who charts his own speed and direction rather than a staged persona.
• BTS began full-group production in the United States in July for their first collective album since 2022, with plans to release it next spring.