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

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.

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.

Q. The artist you admire?

Martin: RM Sunbaenim from BTS! he's the reason why i came into this company. There's a lot i can learn from him as a leader, I respect him a lot.#MARTIN #마틴#CORTIS #코르티스 pic.twitter.com/bQEwyTUmuI

— 星星 (@zhaoyufancokr) August 19, 2025

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.

Hybe should just build a Namjoon statue atp….. https://t.co/a15FyyIntJ

— Sandy²⁰²⁵ ᴮᵗˢ ʸᵉᵃʳ 💜 ⁷⁼¹ (@sandarmy23) August 19, 2025

hybe should kiss the ground joon walks on btw https://t.co/q9ykt6wqpd

— pao⁷ (@jmnyves) August 19, 2025

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

it also happened to my friend jungkook 😭 https://t.co/1UN1DgT1ik

— RM IS OUR PRESIDENT (@namkook99) August 19, 2025

" in every moment i always gave it my all and i want to be someone who could inspire others"

Kim Namjoon- rpwp documentary https://t.co/5oy35B7LQR pic.twitter.com/SbfY6GFXw7

— madi (@jm_itboy13) August 19, 2025

No matter how much hate K-pop fans throw at RM, he continues to inspire people, while their idols keep getting humiliated everywhere https://t.co/Qnoxjh77jJ

— ً (@gaeximi) August 19, 2025

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.