BTS's RM Curates Korean Art Exhibition at SFMOMA

RM, the leader of the K-pop group BTS, is stepping into the art world as a curator for an upcoming exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) this fall. The exhibition will feature 145 works by Korean artists, a selection drawn from RM's personal collection, which he began building after realizing his lack of knowledge about his own country's art. In a statement, RM reflected on his initial motivation: "I know Picasso, I know van Gogh. I don't know anyone from my country," he told himself as he began to buy. "You have to find your root." This exhibition marks a significant crossover from music to visual arts for the superstar, highlighting his commitment to promoting Korean art on an international stage. The show is scheduled to open at SFMOMA in the fall of 2026, and it is expected to draw significant attention given RM's global fanbase. The exhibition not only showcases the works but also underscores a personal journey of cultural rediscovery for RM, who has become an influential figure in both music and art circles.