Updated On: 12 September, 2025 01:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BTS leader RM, whose real name is Kim Namjoon, turned 31 on Thursday. On the occasion of his birthday, he surprised fans by debuting his blonde look, which has got fans going gaga. He also won hearts by donating Rs 1.2 crore to hospitals on his special day

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BTS leader Kim Namjoon, popularly known as RM, turned 31 years old on Thursday, September 12. As his fans across the globe prepared to celebrate his birthday with posters, special social media posts and more, the K-pop icon had a fun surprise in store for his fans.
Namjoon took to his Instagram stories to share a series of photos from his birthday celebrations. In one of the stories, he surprised the BTS ARMY as he debuted with a blonde hairdo on his special day. In another photo, Namjoon shared a peek at the menu of his meal on his birthday. It included small bites, summer squash noodle and roasted sesame with "Happy Birthday" written at the top of the page. Namjoon mentioned a kissing face emoji on the image.