New HYBE Idol’s Comments About BTS’s RM Spark Massive Reactions

Fans were surprised to hear his words!
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CORTIS leader Martin is already drawing attention for his choice of role model. In a recent interview, the rookie idol shared that BTS’s RM was the reason he decided to join HYBE in the first place.

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When asked which artist he looks up to most, Martin immediately named RM, calling him the person he respects deeply as both an artist and a leader. He added that there’s much he hopes to learn from him while navigating his own career with CORTIS.

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The simple response quickly spread online, where ARMYs rallied behind RM’s long-standing influence in the industry. Many praised how often he continues to be mentioned by younger idols, pointing out that his leadership and artistry remain a source of inspiration even after more than a decade in the spotlight.

Some fans joked that HYBE should honor RM with a statue, while others commented on how he seems to consistently leave a mark on every new generation of performers entering the company.

Others saw Martin’s words as further proof of RM’s lasting legacy in shaping HYBE’s culture.

Martin’s mention of RM may have been brief, but it struck a chord with fans who continue to see BTS’s leader as a figure who bridges generations. For a rookie just beginning his career, acknowledging RM as his biggest role model only reinforced how deeply the BTS member’s influence still runs within the company.

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