On April 25, 2025, BTS's RM was spotted attending Coldplay’s concert in Seoul. After the concert, the BTS idol shared an Instagram story posing with Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin and PSY backstage.
Currently, RM, aka Namjoon, is enlisted in compulsory Korean military service. Not getting to see much of him lately, fans were delighted to catch a glimpse of BTS's RM enjoying the concert all of a sudden. Adding to fans’ excitement was RM’s Instagram status featuring PSY and Chris Martin, which soon went viral on social media. One user on X commented:
“Coldplay is bringing out all the big K-POP heavy hitters.”
Fans feel delighted as BTS's RM posed with PSY and Chris Martin
Several other fans appeared happy to see the three popular musicians together in one frame. While some said that the trio is pure magic, others said that the photo was full of legends and talented individuals:
One fan stated:
“This trio is pure magic! RM’s charisma combined with Psy’s fun energy and Chris's vibe is a masterpiece. Can't wait for what they might create together! BTS is always raising the bar!”
One fan mentioned:
“Psy the man who introduced us to kpop. We wouldn't be seeing the bts, black pink, straykids etc. This picture is iconic full of talent and legends”
Another fan wrote:
“that’s a crazy meet up if you think about it like they shaped a whole generation”
Some commented on X that the trio is rather strong, while others called it, which could result in what is anticipated as BTS's RM, PSY, and Chris Martin’s collaborative album.
One fan emphasized:
“The trio is stronggg”
Another fan wrote on X:
“Iconic collab! Psy, RM, and Chris Martin - legends link up”
One user stated:
“so when are we getting the #RM x Psy x Chris Martin collab album because that’s the real party starter”
One fan commented:
“crying cause back in 2019 when i first started stanning the boys, i always thought that chris would looooove meeting some my age who is well-read, super intelligent, and a musical genius. so so glad that he did”
BTS’ Jin, BLACKPINK’s Rosé, and TWICE performed at Coldplay’s Seoul concert
Coldplay’s Chris Martin was also joined by some other K-pop acts on stage. BTS’ Jin, BLACKPINK’s Rosé, and TWICE performed together with Chris Martin during the concert.
Kim Seokjin and Chris Martin captivated the audience during Coldplay's Seoul concert with their joint rendition of My Universe, which subsequently became a viral sensation on social media. My Universe is the BTS and Coldplay's collaborative track, which came out in September 2021.
At present, Namjoon is performing his military duties in South Korea. He was enlisted in December 2023, and he is likely to be released in June this year. The remaining members of BTS, namely Taehyung, SUGA, Jimin, and Jungkook, are also enrolled in the military. They will be discharged by June this year as well.