In his first solo live session since being discharged, RM opened up about the toll military life took on his mental health. The rapper revealed that he struggled with intense anxiety and sleepless nights, often staying awake for up to 78 hours at a stretch.
Describing his condition, RM said he felt like a "zombie", mentally and physically drained, and scared of nightfall.
The 29-year-old musician disclosed that he sought help from a neuropsychiatrist and has been on medication for over a year. "Even now, I fear sleep. I still take medicines to rest," RM confessed. He also admitted that the insomnia was so extreme that, for the first time since he was 14, he was unable to write music turning instead to journaling just to cope.
Despite the hardships, RM shared that he is on a slow path to recovery and feels "a little better now." His honesty struck a chord with fans, highlighting the often-unspoken mental health challenges K-pop idols face, even during mandatory national service.
In an emotional message to fans, RM said, "Damn, I miss you ARMYs. I was in the army, but I couldn't see you in the army, you know what I mean?" His heartfelt words showed just how much he missed the BTS fandom during his time away.
The rapper also teased exciting news for fans, hinting at a new BTS album, saying, "Stay tuned and be there for our next ALBUM. It's gonna be HUGE."
With his return, RM's candid confession is being praised for destigmatizing mental health issues among celebrities and encouraging open conversations around anxiety, insomnia, and the pressure of fame.
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