BTS RM Addresses His Smoking Controversy In New Song — ‘It’s My Life. …I’m Just a Singer’

The highly anticipated solo comeback album of BTS leader RM, “Right Place, Wrong Person,”has been released, featuring the title track “LOST!”One particular song on the album has garnered a lot of attention for its explicit lyrics and direct addressing of RM’s previous smoking controversy.

The song “out of love”has gained a strong following, with many fans considering it a favorite. The opening lines, including “My life is out of love,”set the tone for the track as it explores profound topics such as self-discovery and perseverance. Yet, it’s Verse 1 that has sparked both intense scrutiny and admiration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq6UVL3H6SI

RM 'LOST!' Official MV (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq6UVL3H6SI)

Despite the backlash he received for unintentionally sharing a picture of himself smoking on social media in November 2023, RM boldly addresses the topic of smoking in Verse 1 of his lyrics. He directly confronts the issue and stands by his words, despite the controversy surrounding it.

“I’m just a pack of cigarette I’m going to burn down all the love and the hate, the right, the wrongs Even the goddmn world I’ve been livin’ in for my whole life Smoking kills, I know It’s my fcking business, you btches stop, don’t talk sht”

This poetic challenge to societal norms and individual liberty has greatly connected with ARMY, BTS’s devoted fanbase. RM’s unwavering perspective in his music showcases his growth and determination to resist outside influences.

Namjoon said “fuck off bitch”in every word possible 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/QJFE0WleD3

— sai ᥫ᭡ (@joonstalk) May 24, 2024

“you can fuck my body, can’t fuck my mind” — kim namjoon, out of love.

— bts lover ⁷ (@itsbtszone) May 24, 2024

NAMJOON: you can fuck my body can’t fuck my mindOMYGOD!!!! pic.twitter.com/TZbqUPrPzg

— moni7 𖠌 (@taeisthv) May 24,

namjoon writing right place wrong person pic.twitter.com/dLclJwh9JT

— tay ʳᵖʷᵖ ⁷ (@kimgayism) May 24, 2024

During a Weverse Live session, RM had indirectly addressed the smoking controversy, stating:

namjoon: guys please (in korean) guys come on, it’s my life, tell your opinions about- i don’t know guys, i’m just a singer:(pic.twitter.com/ghLomjU0zk

— missing Tannies⁷ ʳᵖʷᵖ (@yoonglssss) November 14, 2023

“It’s my life.. ..I’m just a singer.”Now, with his song “out of love,”he takes a direct and powerful stand, calling out those who criticized him.

HERE WE GOOOO pic.twitter.com/Qrjo21SUJq

— Namjoon’s wife⁷ missing tannies stay alive 2025 (@Healinghours7) May 24, 2024

“Smoking kills, I know It’s my fuckin’ business, you bitches, stop, don’t talk shit” TELL THEM NAMJOON pic.twitter.com/l42dwq0nm6

— Bubs⁷ ᴿᴾᵂᴾ ⭒Apo Bangpo⭒ (@875__613) May 24, 2024

The reaction from ARMYs has been incredibly positive, as numerous fans have expressed their pride in RM for his sincerity and courage in using his music to tackle controversial subjects.