If you loved this episode and want to buy me a bowl of ramen, hit the Super Thanks button above! 😋What should I play Varnell next? Rap line or more RM??? 🤔

Invite him back. Love seeing the lightbulb come on when people realize that RM and the other members are real artists, more than kpop.

Rolling Stone has named #RM's 'Right Place, Wrong Person' as one of the best albums this Year!🎉🎉

My man Sleep hyping up RM and BTS! 😭💜 A real one! 💜🔥

17:15 I'm not korean myself, but just like the US is very diverse, so is korea, starting with the fact that the majority of BTS fans are not kpop fans, ARMY is def enjoying this. This album was actually made with what we call "Team RM", which consists of many members of the group Balming Tiger which is also not kpop, just korean music. Not all korean music is "kpop", just like not all black music is hiphop. Korea has a very cool scene of music outside of kpop, from ballad, indie and rock singers and groups. RM started as an underground rapper before joining BTS, he was winning rap battles at 13/14 yo agaisnt college age rappers. I wish the hiphop community in the US would be more open to the idea that they might like and even resonate with what a korean rapper has to offer in his music. He has so much so say abt what it means to just be human and how ppl perceive you vs how you see yourself. RM, with this album, has 225 songs copyrights to his name, 168 of which are BTS songs. He is credited for 21 songs that have hit the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which hit #1 Do you realize how INSANE that is for a korean artist? Someone not backed by the american music industry. Someone who gets very little to no radio play on all of these songs to help on charts like other american artists. All done through real sales and streaming numbers. RM is currently serving in the military and we hope we can help RM grow more his hiphop audience in the US, despite him not being here. Pls share his music with other ppl you know will be into it. Help break some of the prejudice he suffers for not being american. Borahae 💜

Your friend is right. RM does deserve a Grammy nom for this album (& win!) Bring him back 🗣️

“His favorite curses are fk and mfkr.” Wait until he hears RM1. 😂

ARMY!!! Ya’ll are so cool…Thanks for the love, what album should we react to next?

when your friend started vibing I knew he was gonna go nuts lmfaooo

This album is so good. I'm so glad he's being hyped outside the kpop genre because it definitely is not K-pop!!! Thanks guys!!!!

This project deserves a Grammy nomination

“He’s breaking the stereotype of rapper in the world” … bring it on bro … thank you … 💜

36:15 The fact that he's Korean and that's why he's not going to get nominated for a Grammy is pretty f*cked up

I know Namjoon watched this and loved it. Thank you for kidnapping Varnell and making him listen to it and thank you Varnell for being open minded.

Sleep trying his best to explain BTS dopeness reminds me of me forcing my freinds to give it a chance 😂

Rm doesn't need a Grammy but a grammy needs a Rm But it's true that this RM album should be nominated at the Grammys .

" I could feel that in my soul" , "I got goosebumps"- that's RM 's music. It touches you in different ways and impregnates all your senses and organs with mixed feelings. It enhances and highlights them. That's artistry right there.

I love your friend implying that this album is the kind of work that people create as "stuff that people can use for the rest of their lives" 💜 I think this is what RM has always strived to create. Timeless art.

He is just hearing this and already knows the grammys are gonna be actin stupid. Yesss let them know!

Please bring your friend back. It's nice to hear somebody who didn't know RM appreciating him.

I played the album for my colleagues without mentioning the artist. ALL the guys were vibing so hard to the tracks... Then I told them it's RM of BTS. They looked gobsmacked. I wish people would let go of their prejudice coz them boys are Good, good.

RM is a poet after all He plays with words in 3 langages

a saw a korean army comment that she’s very grateful that RM did an album like this bc in korea they do not have music like this, especially from an artist so big like RM. she said that maybe a lot of people would be confused at first bc of a sound so new to them but this is how he introduces a more complex and thorough style to the korean audience.

Namjoon albums always slaps. Doesn’t matter what mood you’re in, he has something for you.

Varnell was confident he was taking the money home until he saw Lil Simz was on the album and he realised this was in fact not going to be k-pop 😅🤣

Yes! Invite him back for Indigo!! I’ve said the same thing to others: Right Place Wrong Person deserves Grammy recognition. Thanks for the reaction!

The way he loss at Lost 😂 i love it how people appreciate RM's work.. Hes talented ♡

BTS is the epitome of the underdog narrative. And RM is definitely the underdog of the group in recent years. The general public always mass consumes the more “pop” songs and groups members and don’t show RM the same love. It really blows my mind when sooooo many fans say they love BTS for their lyricism, when RM wrote so much of their lyrics but doesn’t get the love as a soloist RM is a true artist! Give this man a god damn Grammy! #givethismanagrammy

Him during lost : 👯👯🕺💃🕺👯👯 Also him: it's alright Me : 😭😭

RPWP deserves Grammy noms, award wins, and it’s Album of the Year. Loved seeing a new fan (and artist/producer) fall in love with this album and with Namjoon. You guys are spot on with the language barrier and why it would take a miracle for the RA to be nominated.

RM's opening lines of BTS' Idol. "Can call me artist. Can call me Idol (aka kpop). Or anything else, I don't care."

55:17 OMG this reminds me of when bts came back for their first concert and RM was like, "Make some muthafucken noise!!!!" bring him back hahaha

Breaking the stereotype of a rapper is exactly it. There is so much craft in his music. I wish more people would give him the same open-mindedness you both have. Thanks for the honest listen. Indigo he'll really love, please bring him back!

Ever since I heard it the first time, my first thought was “GRAMMYs.” This needs to be recognized.

Bring him back. I'm glad he said what we( ARMY) all know about Namjoon probably not getting recognized because he is Korean. It is a shame. This album was so different, but I love that he was able to release what he was feeling in this album. My favorite still though is MONO.

Namjoon is a poet, moving art.

Bring him back!!

Album of the year!!!

The comments section is fire! Never before have I wanted to 👍 so many comments under one video

I had so much fun watching this! I loved watching a fan be born (and maybe a plug for a future collaboration). This was awesome! Thanks for the love💜. Borahae!💜

"west side till I die" RM already declared this in "If I Ruled the World" back in 2013

It was really interesting to have your feedback thank you !! Bring him back for Indigo ! 🔥🔥

thank you so much for the reaction , we need it so much!! RM definitely deserved a lot more attention and it is so good this album got positive compliment for you guys. Only people who understand music appreciate this album, shout out to yall guys

RM's RPWP is brave and an underdog album for sure! Indigo is definitely more gp friendly and his Mono has my soul. Just wait til your friend finds out what a genius lyricist RM is! The wordplays in different languages, the homonyms and so on!

I'm total asian and no musical knowledge in my brain, i dont know rap and hip hop but RPWP is my jam like this is what makes me "where have i been????" Well bts made me but this one is my cherry on top

He spoke some facts regarding how the album will be received due it being from a Korean. Loved that he fell for it despite not understanding the words

Yes please bring this man back and let him hear all the rapline mixtapes/albums and the Cyphers (with lyrics)! 😂😂💜

It's really great to see RM get the recognition he deserves. Thank you for promoting his album because it's just good music.

I love his journey from being nonchalant to banging his head 😂 this is power of a real artist!

You made a great point about the language, Sleep. I am so glad you made it. We all have our mannerisms when we speak, our accent... and many polyglots like Namjoon can't help but having other languages influence the one you're using to speak at that moment. That's something people who only speak one language find hard to understand.

His album is really good that RollingStone listed it as one of the best albums for the year... so far!

When @VarnellHill said "Indigo?" with that tone, that face, it's CLEAR he's hooked now, he needs to come on again for sure. Curious to see what he has to say about RM's earlier stuff. Yun, All Day, Hectic, Change pt 2. It'll be fun to watch him go through what we all went trhough. Thank you for this! Loved watching it!

Rpwp drinking game is not a safe choice. My dude had some righteous anger.

The way I spit out my food laughing like an hyena when your boy said "I don't like to like it" 🤣🤣🤣

"He is fire, man!" - yes he is!!!! Present his album to the industry in the USA!

This was literally the best reaction and breakdown of RM’s album. So happy to hear that you enjoyed him as much as I do. He is such an intelligent and courageous artist. This album is such a reflection of his maturity and him finding his voice. Thanks for the reaction. Y’all were very entertaining to watch and listen to.

Bring him back. I like his honesty and could tell he was trying to fight it but really did like the album. He’s hilarious when he said RM’s favorite cuss word is Mother F*cker I hollered because it’s true. Even in his lives he will drop the F-bomb a few times even if it’s out of context that word will find its way in there. 🤣💜

RM has always been dope....he's not afraid to try new styles and sounds and still get his point across. 🔥🔥🔥

Loved this! It's always so fun to see people realise how amazing BTS members are. That part about RM breaking barriers for rappers got me thinking about how crazy it is just HOW MANY barriers he broke in this album. Being trapped in a box of being "korean", and then of "kpop", and then of "rapper", and then of "fangirls love him, so he's not a cool thing to be interested in". There's so much to overcome just to get his music listened to. Thanks for the great video!

Definitely Grammy worthy

Yasss he's so right!!! Album of the year!!! RM deserves a grammy!!

"Saxy NuKim Namjoon and the Masterpiece that is "RPWP" Loving It All! 😏😍🤩👏🏽🕺🏽🎶🎤👑🥇✌️🙏🇺🇸 #RM #RPWP #BTSxArmyGlobalDomination

This album gets better with every listen...

Your friend speaking the truth! Hit the nail on the head. BTS and all members’ artistry so underrated because of the term K-pop

Really entertaining! I have said since RPWP came out that it’s doing RM a disservice to label this album as “kpop”. And yes, it was recognized on the hip hop billboard chart, but this album should have been distributed/advertised as hip hop. Also I super enjoyed the discussion about all the influences you can hear… RM has shared many of his influences with army over the years and I know he would like you all talking about them. And appreciated Varnell’s comments about RM’s talent and artistry and why he won’t get recognized by the recording academy… he knows what’s up. And a collab would be so dope.

BRING HIM BAAAAACK!!!! I’m still basking in the glow of celebrating our guys’ ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY/Festa as well as Jin’s freedom and outstanding fan event, and this is like the absolutely most delectable ganache on the top of the delicious cake. I credit you for your immaculate restraint and unshakable conviction in Joon’s immense talent and artistry. Also you have to give massive kudos to San Yawn of Balming Tiger as the one at the helm of this beautiful project. You have my deep fondness and respect 💜💜💜

Come through Heaven enthusiasts! Also Domodachi is Friends in Japanese. Overall Good reaction! Thanks so much Sleep! Definitely brink him back💜

Thanks for reviewing and respecting RM artistry. He is a true talent and artist.

The reaction is soo good . Thanks for this😭😭 RM is such a good artist he just need that exposure in a large scale. I just feel like crying seeing the reaction. RM deserves the best for his hard work💜

Sleep is out here recruiting new BTS fans. 😂 Varnell is a real one. I’d love his reaction to the AgustD trilogy.

Thank you for the amazing hype♡ truly rm is a musical and lyrical genius , yet not everyone gets it

The song's narrative structure suggests a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Phrases like 'You don't have to be the anything you see' and 'Trying not to be that something in this sea' reflect a struggle against societal expectations or external pressures. RM seems to advocate for authenticity and finding one's true self amidst the chaos of life.

🗣️: RM DESERVE GRAMMY NOMINATION AND WIN Y'ALL

Bring him back. I like hearing you guys talk on the music side. RM is a true artist. Let him hear Indigo.

Thank you for the feedback Thank you for appreciating Namjoon's music. We love RPWP 💜 Love RM 💜

Bring him back!! He loved every second of that album and he cannot convince me otherwise. “I didn’t at first” 😂 Caught in a liiiieeeee…

"he's not just a rapper, he's an artist" PREACH IT!!

So fun to watch you two. Check out RM's Joke mv (at the time he used the stage name Rap Monster). It's a clap back to the Korean underground rappers who came for the BTS rappers: RM, SUGA and J-Hope. Each rapper is just as good as the others - they're just uniquely individual. Varnell, Varnell - come back please!

This album feels like 70’s and 90’s California. Heaven reminds me of a Foo Fighters mellow song. Thing is, RM is like no other. But he always gets it right.

Glad to see people recognising RM's talent!!

Yes, please bring him back for Indigo. He makes very interesting points. Plus it would probably be cool to see what he thinks of RM's growth. That's one of the things I love about BTS, is their growth as artists

This is the most satisfying watch. 😂😂😂😂 BTS is educating a whole population on music & musicians. RM is a poet first & unbelievably authentic in his art.

Namjoon’s albums are always brilliant, but I love the face your friend makes when he likes something, reminds me of when JK eats food he likes! Thank you for sharing your perspectives! 💜

We love when RM gets a new fan! You are in for a great ride!

this album is totally different from all the other releases. I mean RM, Mono, Indigo and this one. totally different feeling. all 4 of them amazing tho❤

Thank you for your review ☺️💜 I am happy that RM is getting review from rap lovers.😭

THAT was a fun reaction, with two people who know and love music, and can articulate their thoughts. Sleep, I was worried that I'd have to yeet Varnell, but he's an open-minded guy with depth of knowledge. I love that he recognized this as the art that it is, regardless of who the artist is and the country it comes from. He won't like everything, but at least he'll have reasons. Sure, bring him back😊

Pls bring your friend back…learning such from your conversations and it’s so fun…the way you guys interact! It’s hilarious, heartwarming…your friendship and professional opinions, like when you guys talk shop….It’s everything! 💜 RM should watch this!

I loved loved loooooved this reaction. Seriously, it's so nice watching people who actually know about music enjoying Namjoon's artistry. Thank you both for this.

Doing the important work Sleep Deez. You really represent. Thank you! He likes the chill- he might really enjoy Mono. Especially Forever Rain it is such an epic MV. Well I love RMs music. So he will love it all.

All good points. If these boys were in America they would have won a Grammy.

My man was in denial the whole time but vibing like crazy😂 loved it and I loved to see him enjoy and appreciate Nam's art, very honest and spilling facts left to right 😂💜 pls being him back for Indigo, he may also enjoy the Cyphers😉

Yesss bring him back for the INDIGO 🥰

우리 BTS leader 남준이에요 자랑스러운 RM이죠. 우리 남준이 앨범을 좋아해주셔서 두분께 너무 감사드려요!! 우리 준이는요. 항상 최선을 다하는 겸손하고 멋진 남자랍니다. 너무 그리운 우리 남준이에요💜🥲👍👍👍

This album’s for worldwide music listeners. Not for the taste of Kpopers. It’s from RM’s personal taste 🤩🤩 which is in a high quality!

Bring Varnell back, YESSSSSSS! Thank you both. Really fun to listen along with you-all. I learned a lot too!

Sleep, this was amazing. I enjoyed every second of it and honestly learned a lot, too. Always being the true ambassador and friend to BTS, is our friend, Sleep Deez. Thank you for that.

Bring back our boi Varnell! He's hilarious and insightful plus your friendship has great on-screen chemistry. This was a fun time. Hiphop is such a diverse entity that can be a great vehicle for true artists to work with and RM is a great example of that. If you hear the way he talks about music, there's so much reverence and respect he shows. This isn't just a job to him. My favourite thing about his music is the way you can chart his personal and professional growth from his first mixtape ('RM") all the way to his second album ('Right Place Wrong Person'). He was just a teenager when he started music and now he's hit his 30s and we can hear the fruits of his labour. The rapline is what got me into BTS and even though I love what all of them bring to the proverbial table, RM is my bias for a laundry list of reasons. I hope Varnell is able to come back again and react to Indigo. And if he wants/has the time, I'd be curious to see what he thinks of the 'Indigo Magazine Film' that RM created and posted on KZfaq. He walks us through each track along with all of the people who collaborated with him on the album including the featured artists and some of the producers. If you're a music lover, you might really enjoy it (if you haven't seen it yet). Hearing the backstory and thought processes behind the making of the album adds a little something extra to the work.

I absolutely in love with this album! So happy that RM let himself go and experiment and created this masterpiece. I grew up on alternative music, new metal etc and i literally cried when I listened to this album first time

It's really great to see people recognise how talented RM is and how much of efforts he put into any of his projects💜💜💜