RM of BTS to debut personal art exhibition at SFMOMA

RM (Namjoon) of BTS BTS K-POP GROUP BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, me is bringing his passion for art to one of the most important modern art museums in the United States through RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me, a new exhibition set to open at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) later this year.

According to an official statement shared by SFMOMA, the project marks a historic milestone, as it will be the first time a museum exhibition features works from RM’s personal art collection. Curated by the BTS BTS K-POP GROUP BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, me leader himself, the exhibition aims to explore themes of art, identity, memory and emotional connection through pieces that have deeply influenced his personal and artistic perspective.

SFMOMA, widely recognized as one of the largest and most influential museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States, is known for its extensive global collection, groundbreaking exhibitions and major cultural impact in San Francisco’s SoMa district. The collaboration highlights RM’s growing influence beyond music and his long standing passion for contemporary art.

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, one of the leading modern art museums in the United States.

Credits: SFMOMA

The exhibition will place modern and contemporary Korean artworks, many of which have never been shown in the United States, in dialogue with internationally renowned pieces from SFMOMA’s permanent collection. Confirmed artists include Kim Whanki, Yun Hyong-keun, Mark Rothko and Yves Klein.

Works by Yun Hyong-keun and Yves Klein that will be featured in RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me, highlighting the dialogue between Korean contemporary art and internationally renowned masterpieces.

Left: Yun Hyong-keun, Untitled, 1973; collection of RM; © Yun Seong-ryeol, courtesy PKM Gallery. Right: Yves Klein, Éponge (SE251), 1961; collection SFMOMA; © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris; photo by Katherine Du Tiel.

RM also shared his hopes for the exhibition, expressing his desire to create a meaningful connection with visitors through art.

“It could plant a seed of art, or even self-discovery. I sincerely hope to connect with at least one person through this exhibition and have the honor of planting those seeds,” RM shared through SFMOMA.

Exhibition Details

• Location: SFMOMA, San Francisco
• Exhibition Dates: Oct. 3, 2026 – Feb. 7, 2027
• Member Previews: Oct. 1 – Oct. 3, 2026
• General Ticket Sales: Beginning in August 2026
• More Information: Available through SFMOMA’s official social media channels and website.
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Over the years, RM has become known not only as a global music star, but also as an influential art collector who frequently supports Korean artists and visits museums around the world, often inspiring fans to engage with art and cultural spaces themselves.