[2025 Latest] Is RM Live related to the Jungkook and Winter romance scandal? What's the truth behind his cryptic remarks?

RM's words during a Weverse live performance, "There are some things I can't say," have caused a stir amid the Jungkook and Winter romance scandal. With BTS's full return coming up, what is his true meaning?

table of contents

1. Why did you choose this timing for the RM concert?

2. The true meaning of "There are some things you can't say"

3. Conflicts and confessions regarding the return of the seven members

4. What is the connection to the Jungkook x Winter dating rumors?

5. What upset ARMYs

6. RM's philosophy of "love" and "responsibility"

7. Impact on BTS' future activities

8. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

1. Why did you choose this timing for the RM concert?

RM's Weverse live broadcast on December 6th attracted a lot of attention, as it took place exactly one day after reports of Jungkook and Winter's romance circulated again. Fans speculated as to why RM chose to stream when silence would have been the safest option. Although RM began the stream with a calm demeanor, his facial expressions revealed signs of fatigue and conflict, suggesting the complicated situation the group is currently in.

This broadcast was perceived as more than just an explanation of the situation, but as an opportunity for him to open up about the heavy responsibility he bears as a leader.

2. The true meaning of "There are some things you can't say"

Among RM's comments, the ones that drew the strongest reaction were when he said, "As a listed company, there are many things we cannot talk about," and "I cannot tell you right now what happened behind the scenes."

These are words that could only come from someone who understands the political and business circumstances that HYBE faces as a company, and given the recent series of news, such as the love affair rumors and the reports of Chairman Bang's assets being frozen, it makes one wonder if there is some bigger reason behind it.

RM did not defend anyone or clearly deny the allegations, but simply stated that he "cannot say anything right now." This ambiguity only served to fuel fan speculation.

3. Conflicts and confessions regarding the return of the seven members

During the broadcast, RM spoke candidly about the difficulties BTS faced before they could resume activities as a complete group. While he couldn't explain why they weren't able to resume activities this year even though all the members had completed their military service, he revealed that he had "considered disbanding many times," suggesting the tightrope walking that goes along with running a group.

During the process of coordinating the resumption of activities, differences in the members' lifestyles, individual activities, and values became apparent, and it became clear that RM, who shoulders the responsibilities of being the leader, was under both physical and mental strain.

Furthermore, there were restatements that hinted at possible plans that were planned for the end of the year, implying that preparations were underway but that there was a reason why they were not realized.

4. What is the connection to the Jungkook x Winter dating rumors?

It has not been made clear whether RM's concert and Jungkook's dating rumors are related, but his statement that "each member is an individual, and it's not the time for me to control them" was taken to be a reference to the situation in which individual members' private lives are becoming a public topic of discussion.

In particular, the current romance rumors have not calmed down as people have pointed out "matches that seem too unlikely to be a coincidence" in many areas, such as tattoos, bracelets, underwear, and casual clothing, and HYBE chose not to respond, causing confusion on social media.
The fact that RM chose his words carefully as a leader in this situation seemed to be proof that he was facing the difficult task of balancing the private lives of the members, including Jungkook, with their return to activities.

5. What upset ARMYs

While the stream was intended to be an encouraging one, the content was heavier than expected, and ended up causing anxiety among fans. On social media, fans posted one after another expressing their confusion and mixed feelings about RM's comments.

Below is a table summarizing the fan reactions.

▼ Summary of fan reactions (from social media)

Reaction Category	Content trends
anxiety	"Why now?" "Did something happen?"
Negative surprises	"Fuel on the fire" "I shouldn't have said that"
empathy	"The pain he has endured is conveyed."
fatigue	"The burden of leadership is too great"
confusion	"The situation has become more complicated."

Everything RM said was so meaningful that fans were unable to accurately understand the situation, and many felt that their anxiety had only increased.

6. RM's philosophy of "love" and "responsibility"

Towards the end of the concert, RM began to speak deeply about the question of "what is love?" Rather than just superficial words, his words touched on the essential aspects of how we cherish someone and what kind of relationship we try to build.
These comments were often interpreted as a message to the fandom, which was shaken by the news of Jungkook's love affair, and it seemed that RM was trying to face the situation head-on.

At the same time, he said that he is not perfect, that he has many shortcomings, and that he needs to continue learning in order to live up to the love of his fans, which left a strong impression on many viewers.

7. Impact on BTS' future activities

During the stream, RM mentioned that album production is progressing smoothly in preparation for the group's comeback as a full group next spring, and that filming and practice have already begun.

This is essentially a declaration of their determination that BTS will definitely resume activities, no matter how big the controversy. However, at the same time, the "differences in values between the members" and "difficulties in reconciliation" that were mentioned at this concert may have a significant impact on their future activities. In order for BTS to move forward in the same direction again, more careful communication than ever before will be necessary.