Since the BTS members kicked off their soloist eras, it has been growingly difficult for fans to see them interact, owing to their military enlistments and busy schedules. So, a recent interaction between member RM and V felt like a treat.
RM recently debuted his new hair, a dramatic change from his previous style, with an almost shaved head. Initially, fans assumed that it was an indication of his enlistment, but the rapper later nonchalantly explained that he chopped it off because of the heat.
namjoon : i cut off my hair since the weather is so hot these dayspic.twitter.com/rMEP0JYKMp
— forjoon (@ForeverwithRM) July 16, 2023
The new hairstyle earned him the nickname of Sylvanian Mole from fans, and he happily got on board, even changing his Instagram display picture to a photo of the character.
: “Sylvanian mole. I saw that meme.” pic.twitter.com/I5cAdXqoVu
— bts memeories⁷ (@BTSMEMEORlES) August 15, 2023
The short buzzcut also added a new edge to his visuals on the cover of Dazed Korea, sending ARMYs into a frenzy.
Woke up to this, Namjoon’s Dazed Korea video, what a blessed day…pls Namjoon is so fine & Gorgeous !!!
#방탄소년단RM #RM #김남준 #Namjoon #BTS#RMxDAZEDKOREA#RMxBOTTEGAVENETApic.twitter.com/XhKX6lZrQI
— BANGTAN DELIGHT ¹⁰ 3D Today (@Lovly_mochitwin) September 20, 2023
NAMJOON AS THE COVER FOR DAZED KOREA OMG??? pic.twitter.com/AacdvtGQ1d
— esi⁷ (semi-ia) (@epiphanq) September 15, 2023
most crazy set of pictures i had a visceral reaction. namjoon you’re so cool https://t.co/VTCl1uSdZV
— insha (@hoshkoos) September 19, 2023
But fans are not alone in the fanclub of RM’s new hair. BTS member V has also declared his fondness for it through Instagram!
RM recently shared a photo dump of his recent whereabouts on Instagram, including his museum visits and piano practice sessions. A few days after the post was uploaded, V left some comments under it, calling his hair “cute” and saying that it makes him want to pat RM’s head.
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honestly, isnt this/aren’t you too cute
— 윤서⁷ (slow) (@btsinthemoment) September 30, 2023
RM later responded, saying he would allow V to pat his head just once.
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@/thv
ㄴ ill give you one ticket to patpatpat https://t.co/sWUSlbPJ6J pic.twitter.com/g2U65jgyvh— 윤서⁷ (slow) (@btsinthemoment) September 30, 2023
The brief interaction has drawn all kinds of reactions from fans. While some are nostalgic about when the BTS members would tease each other under their Instagram posts, others are busy relating to V’s conundrum.
USER THV AND USER RKIVE ACTUALLY KNOW EACH OTHER??!
pic.twitter.com/tNrFCrX5jw
— moni⁷ (ꪜ) 𖠌 (@taeisthv) September 30, 2023
are we back in our bangtan chaotic ig era
pic.twitter.com/FRs2QZlv6E
— soo⁷ (@kkukvmin) September 30, 2023
I would like one ticket to patpatpat also https://t.co/aBAhziVAMY pic.twitter.com/C1rMOw9tyk
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ʟᴀʏᴏ(ꪜ)ᴇʀ⁷ (@joonzcore) September 30, 2023
user thv wanting to pat and rub rkives (cute) hair… he’s just like me.
— tay (tae)⁷ ³ᵈ (@kimgayism) September 30, 2023
At the same time, ARMYs can’t help feel jealous of V getting exclusive privileges to actually pat RM’s head.
Taehyung n his privileges
— Nupur
(@DrNupurrk) September 30, 2023
Why are we always third wheeling between taejoon pic.twitter.com/dTybDcTGnb
— hobi’s sweat
(@sugas_studio) September 30, 2023
Taejoon are so damn loud pic.twitter.com/mbNKGwX0Hb
— Shai ⁷ 🪴 | 3D (@snowducktan) September 30, 2023
But given how rarely the BTS members get to interact with one another in public, they are glad to have at least these brief exchanges to keep them in the loop.
