During the livestream, RM - leader of BTS - said that getting married or having children is a personal choice, not an obligation. He said: "If I meet the right person at the right time, I can get married. If not, I could live alone. I don't think there are any right answers."
The male idol continued to analyze: "Everyone is under pressure about marriage, especially women, when society and the media constantly pressure them to get married and have children. I just hope everyone can live up to their own rhythm.
RM also frankly admitted: If you get married just to get out of loneliness, its not the right reason. Getting married does not mean you will be lonely."
The BTS leader said that a person who can be comfortable alone can also be happy with others, and vice versa. He confided: To be honest, Im not sure how to raise myself, let alone raise a child. Children have their own world, and I have caused my parents a lot of suffering. That is the reason why I now treat them well as a way to get a pension".
RM also sees the early 1990s generation as the first in Korea to view marriage as an option, not an obligation. He affirmed: "We should respect each person's choice. There is no formula for happiness."
The broadcast took place on the occasion of Chuseok - the time when Korean families gathered, making RM's sharing even more sympathetic. Netizens praised him for "talking the truth" and "understanding the pressure of women in modern society".
A typical comment reads: Never before has a male artist talked about marriage and loneliness so maturely.
Meanwhile, many fans expressed their pride: "RM is truly a true adult, both in mind and heart".
However, the male idol also encountered controversy. Many people think that he is too straightforward when affirming that "getting married and having children is a personal choice, not an obligation". They criticized him for doing this to reduce traditional family values.
In addition, the statement "if you get married just to get out of loneliness, that is not the right reason" also arouses many conflicting opinions. Some people think RM is optimistic about marriage.
In addition, his comments about society putting pressure on women to have children are considered too sensitive and may be counterproductive.
