The National Museum of Korea announced that RM, a member of BTS whose real name is Kim Nam-joon, donated 100 million won to the museum's foundation on September 30. RM, who was appointed as the museum's global ambassador in June, expressed his desire for the donation to be used for acquiring museum collections. He stated, "I am happy to support the museum as its global ambassador and will continue to help promote the museum and our culture."
The donation was made through the National Museum of Korea Foundation on September 29. The funds will be utilized when the foundation purchases and donates items to the museum. The foundation is involved in various support activities for the museum, including artifact purchases, academic sponsorship, and facility development. It has previously acquired and donated items such as the 'Mother-of-Pearl Lotus Vine Pattern Box' from the Joseon Dynasty (2023) and a 'Semi-cursive Script' by renowned calligrapher Hwang Gi-ro from the early Joseon period (2024).
Additionally, RM has contributed to raising awareness of Korean cultural heritage abroad. The 'IT'S ____ HERE: Glorious Korean Old Paintings Outside the Country,' published by the Cultural Heritage Administration's Foundation for Cultural Heritage Outside Korea in 2022, was produced with RM's donation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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