India, Aug. 17 -- Kim Namjoon's latest Harpers Bazaar Korea interview feels like a treasure chest waiting to be opened by ARMY. Known as the thoughtful yet often reserved leader of BTS, Namjoon - or RM - peeled back the layers and showed fans a more candid side of himself. For an artist who is usually described as deep, philosophical, and at times elusive, this sit-down was refreshingly honest, almost as if he were having a one-on-one conversation with the fandom that has stood by him for more than a decade.

From reflections on his journey to heartfelt gratitude for ARMY, Namjoon let his words do what they always do best: connect. The standout moment came when he was asked about ARMY and how he wanted his legion of fans to perceive him p...