"Hello,�

Out of all the writings, this letter is the most uneasy for me to start.�

I've been promoting with the name Rap Monster for the past 5 years since 2012. It's a stage name our agency family and members called me by naturally due to a line I wrote when I was a trainee. I also think I've become very fond of it.�

However, the name 'BTS' Rap Monster' was kind of long to use during promotions, and I felt that it's getting more and more distant from the music I've done for the past 5 years and the music I want to show from now on.�

I also casually tend to introduce myself as Rap Mon or RM instead of the full name of Rap Monster. Therefore, I plan to change my stage name to 'RM', which has a broader spectrum and also more appropriate for the music I want to pursue.�

I believe fans might've already known because I've released some music and mixtapes as RM.�

I've thought hard about this for a long time as I want to do music with an�open heart and perspective without getting tied down to anything.�

It might be awkward and unfamiliar since I'm changing the stage name I've used since debut but I will greatly appreciate if you can welcome me starting fresh with the new name.�

Thank you!"

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