Their friendship goes back a long way.
On August 11, Rapper Sleepy attracted a lot of attention on KBS‘S The Return of Superman when he announced the exact amount RM by BTS sent him to congratulate him on his wedding.
While recalling his wedding, he said: “Honestly, the first wedding gift was from RM. He sent me a really large amount.”
In the studio, rapper DinDin told the backstory of how Sleepy received the gift from RM.
RM sent Sleepy a direct message explaining that he had heard about his wedding and asked for his bank account details. Although Sleepy said that was fine, he sent his details immediately. He then immediately received an alert message telling him that 10,000,000 KRW (~7,301.72 USD) had been deposited.
— DinDin
240811 ㅅㅠㄷㅗㄹ 슬리피님 #RM Evaluation
🧑🏻 RM이 (축의금으로) 큰 거 하나를 보냈다
👦🏻 디엠으로 형 찔로 천 만원을.
pic.twitter.com/44tedbNc02— 단팥 (@RM91227) 11 August 2024
They also revealed how Sleepy and RM knew each other. According to DinDin, they met while rapping in the underground scene. It was known that Sleepy recommended RM to Bang Si Hyuk.
Rapper Sleepy reveals how RM from BTS responds to his closest friends
In 2022, RM appeared on Psick University YouTube channel and expressed his honest opinion about sending congratulations on weddings.
BTS RM’s wedding gift selection strategy shows his true personality
Meanwhile, RM is scheduled to be discharged from military service on June 10, 2025.