RM Breaks Down His Debut Album 'Indigo' 

Honestly, what would we do without Zach? The only interviewer who has taken BTS seriously as the artists, sentient beings, creators they are, and has done his research, educated himself and asked intelligent respectful questions. Thank you, Zach.

THERE SHOULD BE A FAT ASS STUDY DONE ON NAMJOON. This man is a masterpiece

Bro need a whole Netflix documentary revolving around his geniuses and achievements not only as the leader of BTS but also as a solo artist as RM.

Zach did a wonderful job of making this more like a conversation than an interview. You can tell that there exists a mutual respect here. RM’s mind is genius and with Zach, who asked the right questions, we are able to understand RM better.

This is so wholesome. He must have been very stressed being interviewed in his non-native language for over an hour. But Zach since you have been nothing but respectful, I can definitely feel that he felt more at ease hence allowing us to deep dive into his creative process and stories as well. I do appreciate this.

I hope this young man can always find a way/place where he can inspire the world, no matter his age. He is such a gift to humanity. RM's impact on the world, for the good, can be greater than the arts. This 74 year old grandmother is so, so in awe of RM.

He’s only 29 but he’s so knowledgeable. Full of admiration for RM.

RM is areal artist. His rawness is such a fresh air. His intelligence shows in this interview. I really appreciate him and love him. Love you RM.

I'll never forget their first meeting in 2017. Through the muck of veiled micro-agressions and xenophobic remarks from other interviewers, along came Zach to save the day, and show them that actually, they're incredible and their art is incredible. And the question about UNICEF 😭 you could see how happy that made them all, that someone actually took the time to do their research. It's so clear why Namjoon said you were the best interviewer he ever met abroad. Thank you so much Zach for your incredible openness and genuineness! 💜

Zach, thank you. If ARMYs didn’t know, Zach is one of the few in the interviewing world that has been genuinely kind to them since the start. When BTS just started breaking out in America, he did an interview with them and he was rudely being told to wrap it up because of time. He listened intently anyway and Hobi looked so thankful and that’s just been embedded in my brain since. I can’t wait to SEE this episode 💜. There’s a reason why Joon chose to be on your show.

I am just seeing this interview now. It's amazing! How I wish that any of us could have an opportunity to have a conversation with Namjoon about art, music and how it inspires us. He inspires us!

RM is finding and rediscovering himself beyond bts. Fame can be toxic and all the world domination hype. can drown an artist. This interview shows how intelligent and mature he really is.

I love how RM speaks like a true artist. You instantly feel inspired, introspective, vulnerable, and appreciative when listening to him speak about his and other’s art.

When Namjoon said when you look back, know that "you did your best". That really struck a cord in my chest and I felt instant relief.

I know RM is very humble and modest but the way he humbles himself despite achieving so much is really admirable.

Namjoon is exactly who I knew he would be. He is so authentic. He feels deeply and has the courage and capacity to explore his thoughts and feelings with endless curiosity.

RM's maturity after this album can almost be felt. Now more than ever I understand why you have to listen to the album for the first time in order. The message is really complete. I don't get bored listening to the whole thing.

hes so wise beyond his years. and so artistic at his age. i hope the world will let him leave a legacy. he's the kind of artist i hope history will remember.

This interview will always be the best in terms of how joon was able to tell all his thoughts and inspirations to us Thank you zack sang

Really not used to popstars being so wellspoken, introspective and eloquent. Such a classy artist

When RM said that he wished people would look into the lyrics more, to know more about him and more about themselves, I felt that. The main reason why I was drawn to BTS was the fact that I could dive deeper and deeper into their music and lyrics and still find something new everytime I listened to the songs afterwards. In the process, I found myself. And I'm still finding myself. Same with this album. I'm actually taking a lot of time going through all the songs cause they keep making me do more research and I'm learning so many new things in so many different aspects. And most importantly, I feel like it's a portal to our genius and kind RM that he opened up to us with so much trust and love. He's truly made a masterpiece

Gosh Namjoon.... I seriously need to live my life more passionately. The way he recollects his thoughts and feelings and executes it in his music is truly amazing. He's the best! He's so young yet mature in trying to balance it all, my lifetime role model! Love you Joon!!!!

I got goosebumps with this interview. Zack as a host is very respectful and listened to it well. Also Namjoon. As an English learner, I adore you a lot. I have been learning English very hard so I become a great speaker like him. And his insight about art that is connected to his album it's very mind-blowing to me...

namjoon is so attractive and handsome when he speaks english, i swear guys. he is much more attractive and beautiful when he talks about his music with such interest and passion.

Even when speaking in English anyone can see how deep he is. But when he speaks in Korean, he's way more elaborate, precise and articulate...so his thoughts and the way his mind works is more deeply understood. If Zach could speak Korean he would be even more blown away lol.

Zach is a perfect example of a good interviewer. So much respect for the artists, so much respect for the work of the artists, no wonder Joon wanted to be interviewed by him

RM is so articulate and the questions Zach asks are so well thought of and meaningful. This is genuinely one of the best interviews I've seen. Not only does it give insight on the album and it's creative process but also about Namjoon as an artist and as a person. This made my day so much better!!

Namjoon is so freakin intelligent and thoughtful i love it

I just know I will come back to this video many times. I actually feel the urge to make notes, because everything Namjoon says is so insightful and thought-provoking. I love how he touched on many things he never openly talked about before. Thank you, Zach, for being such a good interviewer who has always taken Namjoon and the other members seriously as artists!

I love watching Namjoon talking about his music and album process. He talks freely and happily. His genuine love for his music is incredible. The way he speaks, the way he smiles, and the way he chooses a suitable word to deliver the meaning of each lyric. He is truly a musician,producer, lyricist, a poet.

RM put a lot of hidden meanings in his lyrics. Because of his broader view of the world, a verse can have several significant meanings from Korean culture historic references, to modern sayings, to English word play, to Greek mythology references, and psychological terms and deeper view of the world. Even they title Indigo holds a lot of meaning to RM's cultural heritage. It's powerful. With his words and lyrics he is making us discover a lot about South Korean heritage and discoveries but also traditions. Happy to say that RM over the years has been open to learning about the world that it makes his music so relatable. RM's songs take us on a journey with not just his own history and but that of Tablo's in All Day where Tablo was prayed upon and called a fraud by a hateful group. It destroyed his reputation. Eventually he was able to convict them and send them to prison, but the damage was done. When that was happening, a lot of us watching were enraged. RM not only vets his anger we all felt, but gives Tablo the justified megaphone to call out that jealous cruelty for what it was. Tablo also claps back on RM's challenges. It is a brilliant song that gives long time kpop fans goosebumps and a huge thrill of satisfaction.

This is such a good interview because it seems so natural and authentic. And you can see that Namjoon is comfortable to just be himself and share his craft. Zach has his way of making interviews just seem like conversations with people, meaningful at that. So, thank you. 💙

I can listen to Namjoon all day honestly.. My baby’s grown up now. He’s so in love with his craft, stays true to it, and hopefully never lets fame change him. I love him with all my heart.

Thank you mom for forcing me to learn English as a second language BECAUSE I CAN UNDERSTAND THIS BEAUTY AS HE PASSIONATELY TALKS ABOUT HIS EXTRAORDINARY NEW ALBUM ㅠㅠ

Namjoon do you even know how precious you are as an artist ? We love you forever!

Love how RM's unfiltered/genuine with his responses. It's like watching 2 close friends talking about their life/inspirations but in interview version haha.

this interview is soo satissfying. looking at how namjoon appreciate the art in the museum and seeing his deep perspective . its amazing. Relatable. Even if he's korean, he grew up with American music. Its part of him. Same like me too. I like that hes sensitive of people's feelings. And so freaking articulate. Ughh I'm so envious I wish I could speak my thoughts so eloquently like him too

I dont know if it is practically possible or not but honestly I could listen to namjoon speak for 24 hours straight. I mean just understand my feelings alright? When namjoon starts speaking, You could only hear things like - Wisdom, Knowledge, Intellectuals, Motivation, Inspiration, Healing, Comfort, Belief, Hope, Growth.... I just love him so much. PLEASE ZACH, CALL NAMJOON AGAIN WHEN HE RELEASES HIS ANOTHER ALBUM PLEASE PLEASE

RM is so calm and easy-going. He sounds really relaxed in English interviews. He was very expressive and that’s what makes RM, RM.

this album is a MASTERPIECE. I love every single song and I love hearing RM talk about them. I’m so proud of him and I hope he’s proud of himself too ❤ I’ll support you in everything you do. Well done Namjoon 😊

Namjoon is soo intellectual he's soo mature n classical whenever he talks .he is soo honest n real .His album is soo soo deep only few ppl can get the real essence of the album .Love him loads ...shout out to indigo💜

Wow Namjoon is so well spoken even in a language that is not his tongue mother, so so proud of him 🥺 "You need a one single goddamn reason that you can't reject" this applies to life too 💙 We love you Joon 💜

What an awesomely simple and honest interview!RM seems like the guy next door ,without any pride that one associate s with so much success!

I'm 20mins in and all I can think of is how articulate he is and when he explains something, he really makes me imagine what he's talking about, like he really takes us all inside his mind. He's a true storyteller and a genuine artist.

This is the RM I have been wanting to hear. I have been an Army since 2017, he has been my bias since I started listening to BTS and I am ecstatic to witness his art through music. I am always at awe of how articulate Namjoon is. How he finds the right words to say, how eloquent he is yet relatable. It took me two days to finish listening and digesting the album. He clearly looks happier and at peace now.

It's also interesting how the Japanese kanji for fireworks are the kanjis of flower and fire. I always found the symbolism mesmerizing. It's interesting to see namjoons take on the subject 💕

"BTS is like fireworks" 😭✨ Namjoon's dream was to become a poet so he chose Rap bcz its Rhythm and poetry 🥺🫶🏻

Every time I listen to RM speak, I get both contemplative and inspired. I love how he views and describes things. You can just feel his passion and genius whenever he talks of his love for art and music.

I started viewing the show then stopped to listen to the whole album, twice, and then came back. Both these young men are mature beyond their years and so humble despite their achievements. It was really nice to look beyond the hype created around the BTS group in general and discover the real personality and thoughts of Kim Namjoon. Thank you for sharing.

Zach I have so much respect for you as an interviewer. You were sincere, genuine, respectful. You listened to Namjoon and asked him meaningful questions. I wish others would be the same. I love RM. He is an incredible artist who deserves to be heard. Thank you Zach.

I listened to this when it was live. As always with Zach, it's well handled, well conducted and the questions are respectful and excellent. In my opinion, Zach is by far the BEST INTERVIEWER that BTS has ever had.

To me "true beauty is true sadness or sorrow " means when you are like extremely sad or like in some extreme phase of hardwork then the outcome of it is something really beautiful. You know like they say " just like the moon , you need to go through all the phases of emptiness to feel full again , or be bright like moon again ". So whenever you see something truly beautiful, there is a whole story behind it which is full of sadness which people aren't aware of . This is what it means to me. I like RM's reference to the korean painter too.

My love, respect and support for RM is never ending.

Indigo is a genius album

The casual setting, warm atmosphere and great questions from Zack give RM the space to be more comfortable in answering the questions. Indigo is a masterpiece, as a listener I can feel the genuine emotional struggles he has been going through and how much he is trying to be true to himself without losing his essence. RM deserve all the praises cause Indigo (and my personal favourite Wild Flower & No2) are insanely good.

The interview is inspiring, which gives us the view of RM as an artist about his creation, concept, music muse and creating process. No wonder "Indigo" is full of songs with both interesting, innovative, and profound messages. The melodies are listenable. And the lyrics worth reading and tasting.

I will always admire RM and the way he thinks and lives. He has such a way with words, he really inspires me and my art.

Every time I come back to this interview, I leave appreciating it even more. Indigo is such a special album. Namjoon is such a special human being. This is such as special interview. I'm so grateful that all our life decisions lead to this moment. No looking back, only forward!

RM loves to make music, he can explain the process of his artistry fluently. A real musician.

I’ve always imagined what a conversation with RM would be like and this setting and interview was like a glimpse into that. Great job and thank you!

I love this interview! The Host Zack listens well and does not interrupt, and love how he goes into deep ask RM personal and profound questions awesome 👏🏻 i love how he asked about each title of the song in the album and the stories behind it! I love how RM tries to give tribute and honoured the collaboration with different artists and has stayed grounded and humble in-spite huge success, this is why you are the best leader.kudos to both 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻RM I have listened to your album all day for 3 days now. I will always support all of you Bangtan 💜💜💜

0:18 because Zach has given respectful and thoughtful interviews to kpop artists since DAY ONE

Congratulations on the incredible solo album, Namjoon. I'm so proud of you! It's playing on repeat 💙💙💙

when you treat bts with genuine kindness, respect & love, they return it in tenfold. Love that namjoon specifically requested for an interview with Zach & that’s all on Zach’s professionalism & genuine support since day 1 🤍 Thank you Zach for always treating bts well & asking the right questions regarding their music/campaigns and allowing them to go in depth about their work, inspiration & more! I still rewatch all the interviews you did with bts and i’m so happy to see the growth in both bts & you. Wishing you the best of success! Let’s have more in depth interview with bts in future too 🥰

His english though is like wow... Namjoon is so precious and the real definition of artist. So passionate, so intense, so powerful and smart..

Love listening to Namjoon feels like you want to know him in a personal cause you will learn alot from him .. Love the interview

this interview is uplifting. the honesty, kindness and empathy between the two of them really reflects indigo well!

I loved this interview with Namjoon! Thank you for your genuine interest in BTS over the years and for asking questions that give them the opportunity to share something real. I truly enjoyed hearing Namjoon's thoughts in this one. You're getting a lot of well-deserved praise, Zach. As you should! Thanks again!!

Whenever I listen to any BTS member for an hour, I realize I can listen to 5 more hours. I love each of them so, so much for the human beings and artists that they are. Namjoon will forever be an incredible inspiration ❤

Just when you think you cannot admire, respect and in the end love Namjoon more, he comes up with such a profound interview, so much insight leading to this interview and all his unique artistry, and admiration, respect and love reach an even higher level. Thank you to Zach Sang for being a thoughtful and considerate interviewer and listener. And for your passion.

I listened to the live radio show interview and now I can't wait to re-listen in and actually see Namjoon and Zach converse about Indigo! So much more depth and nuance when you can actually see people being interviewed. Thank you again, Zach for be an amazing interviewer!

Namjoon, I'm so proud of you. You've worked so hard. Thank you so much for this masterpiece called "Indigo", you're amazing 💜

RM IS EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT. He’s amazing in every way. He puts his heart and passion into the music that he makes and it’s something that many artists and idols should look up too❤

Why did I find out about this interview until now? 😭😭😭 It's always a pleasure to listen to RM talk. He has creative ideas, deep reasoning, and interesting projects. I'm in awe listening to him. He's both an artist and art 😍

Oh my gosh, his sweet self. Love this interview even more the second time.

This is dream come true moment. As an army watching over 100+ interviews BTS did abroad, Zach's interview was a delight and the only few that really treated BTS music with genuine interest. Since then we the fans have hoped that RM could sit down with Zach to do a "real" interview. Good things come slow sometimes but it's so satisfying to see it all comes together in the right moment in time.

I’ve watched this interview several times and it’s been an Absolute joy to listen to! You two together created synergistic magic during this moment in history! Zach, thank you for being so down to earth, refreshing and such a prolific speaker! RM, what can I say….you blow my mind every time I hear you speak! I’m absolutely enamored with BTS, but you offer something absolutely delightful, refreshing, unique, special and Indigo is a downright musical masterpiece! Thank you for keeping me truly inspired! As an avid poet, I’m always looking for the one, who can nourish me with thoughts and sentiments to keep on writing! And you are that one! I’m already looking forward to the next album, but in the meantime, I’ll keep playing Indigo on repeat!! I’m a fan of your musical genius forever!!

39:31 did Namjoon just combine mathematical and magical? Mathmagical? Gosh he truly has a way with words it's insane

Nam is so inspiring, I really look up to him. He inspires me to be better, a better person and makes me want to know more about the world, he makes me see life in a different way. Indigo has become my favorite album, I mean it. Thanks Nam for being you

All of these questions and answers are exactly the kind of genuine & pure interaction artists and fans wish to have. So well done. Joon had so much insight to give. Zach is so perceptive and authentic. This is the kind of interview we've always hoped for. Thankful to them both

Listening to namjoon express how he portrays art and expressing in how he understands itin his relation to his life,tbh its a blessing. If he only knew how he has helped many peaple learn about ourselves and encouraged us to explore layers to ourselves and see beauty in life no matter what....AM deeply grateful and thank u Zack for listening to him and taking time to give value and notice his creations🥰❤❤📈📈📈📈

from now on i request zach for interviewing bts members , we are so sick of interviewers being nasty or not takin their work seriously this is the most perfect interview for an album whit such deept as indigo , for bts comeback in 2025 i want you my boy to interview them

It's really amazes me how he's been preparing for this album years ago and still containing all those wonderful ideas and words till now and adding some more whenever years Passes!!

This interview was incredible I’m so glad they’re broadcasting it. Was such a relief to hear someone ask Namjoon questions about his process and artistry. Indigo and Namjoon deserve all the praise so thank you so much for giving that to him in this tasteful conversation

Hey Zack. Your finess is not lost. I believe everything has a purpose. Im glad you could interview RM like this again. Im 20 years old and these messages are really important to me. RM has helped me a lot as a creative.

I'm just starting to check out RM's solo work and it caught me off guard when I heard that he was originally gonna call "Wild Flower" as "Flowerworks", cause there's already a song called "Flowerwork" by a k-band named NFlying that was released back in 2019 and it was a hard, rap-rock song with a lot of screamo in it lol. Ofc its not a problem since many songs got the same title, but still, thank god he changed it cuz its gonna be one hell of a confusion, esp for me cuz now both have become some of my favorite songs lol 😂

Sht this is so brilliant. The questions are so excellent and really connected to the album and the artist. This is so smart and intelligent. No wordddsss.

i like how zach sang has heart eyes the whole time

He’s one of the biggest pop artist on the planet…the humility is so endearing.

I love the way you take interviews, and go deep into the artistic point of views Zach. Thanks for always being so humble and honest with BTS. This interview with Namjoon was so healing.

Thank you so much Zach for this amazing conversation with Namjoon. Thank you for always treating them with respect and for appreciating their artistry.

I love the way he breaks down his album and his writing process that's a real artist

“Eryka Badu is a king living in her own castle.” Could not have said it better myself, RM. 💜

RM is astonishingly articulate. I admire his linguistic ability and musicality. You had me at poetry. 💙

ARMYs are really thankful to Zach. His questions make Namjoon speak his heart out. Behind the scene stories of INDIGO are so special to us ARMYs as well. Again, thank you Zach !! ✨✨✨

I have only recently started listening to kpop, and started listening to bts and rm. I genuinely enjoy their music. But this interview made me a fan. The amount of thought and heart he has put into this is amazing. The way he sees the world is honestly captivating. Everything he is saying just connects to me. When I started the interview and realized it was 50 minutes, I thought I would only watch the first 5 minutes or so, but I actually stayed for the entire 50 minutes. And I am not the type of person to watch interviews for fun; I usually tune out instead of paying attention.

It's crazy how much depth this album has

Don't even know how this popped up in my feed.. I don't know much about RM, besides watching few BTS mvs, but my God what a beautiful human being he is! Kudos to Zach for making RM feel seen and respected as an artist. I'll definitely have to check his album out.

i am happy Joon gets to talk about his feelings his madness..i worry sometimes Joon is always looking down at himself. This album is a masterpiece he is sharing his inner self to us..thank you Zach...you are a wonderful person

RM & ZACH!!! LEGENDS UNITE!!!