During a memorable Weverse livestream in September 2023, BTS’ RM didn’t just interact with fans—he made a statement that ignited conversations. When a fan commented, “BTS paved the way,” RM initially chuckled but then embraced the sentiment, affirming, “That’s funny, but that’s true, for sure, why not?”
Namjoon : BTS PAVED THE WAY… That's funny, but that's true, for sure, why not?
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— Pril 🌸 (@laviedenoona) September 14, 2023
Following this bold acknowledgment during the live session, ARMY celebrated the BTS member being real. But guess what? Endless discussions within the K-pop community were started, with several fans questioning if BTS really had that long-lasting influence and legacy to “pave the way.”
The phrase “BTS paved the way” has long stirred debate among K-pop enthusiasts. On one hand, some say that BTS’ success has helped other groups to follow. On the other hand, others say many groups have independently found their own success. While idols in Stray Kids or TWICE have credited BTS for their role in the industry.
Yet, RM has extended the controversial phrase into music! Recently, he featured in a song with rapper Megan Thee Stallion titled “Neva Play.” Here RM confidently says “For Asia, man, we paved the way,” expressing his opinion on BTS’ important role in the popularity of South Korean music.
