RM Donates ₩100 Million to National Museum of Korea

RM has donated ₩100 million to the National Museum of Korea to support the museum’s acquisition of cultural heritage objects.

Featured Sep 30, 2026 12:00 PM National Museum of Korea / BigHit Music

BTS member RM has donated ₩100 million (approximately US$70,000) to support acquisitions for the National Museum of Korea.

The museum announced on September 30, 2026, that RM made the contribution on September 29 through the National Museum of Korea Foundation. The funds will be used to acquire objects for the museum’s collection.

RM was appointed a global ambassador for the National Museum of Korea in June 2026. Through his role and continued support, he has been involved in promoting Korean art, cultural heritage, and museums to a wider international audience.

The donation comes shortly before the opening of RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me, an exhibition of works from RM’s personal art collection at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Key facts:

Donor: RM
Amount: ₩100 million
Recipient: National Museum of Korea Foundation
Purpose: Acquisition of cultural heritage objects for the museum
Donation made: September 29, 2026
Announcement: September 30, 2026
RM's role: Global Ambassador of the National Museum of Korea