# BTS RM Finally Drives a Car at 31 — And His Mom Thought It Was AI

URL: https://technosports.co.in/bts-rm-finally-drives-a-car-at-31-and-his/  
Published: 2026-02-18  
Updated: 2026-02-18  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

BTS ARMY, the moment has arrived. After 13 years of watching every other BTS member behind the wheel, **RM has finally shared his first-ever driving video** — and the internet collectively lost it. Even his own mother couldn’t believe it was real, asking if the clip was AI-generated. Honestly? We understand her completely.

## BTS RM Driving Video — Key Facts at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Full Name | Kim Namjoon (RM) |
| Date of Post | February 18, 2026 |
| Platform | Instagram (@rkive) |
| Followers | ~50 million |
| Age When Licensed | 31 years old |
| Caption | “Let’s laugh and enjoy life” |
| Mom’s Reaction | “Son, is this real?? Haha, it looks real^^” |
| RM’s Reply to Mom | “Mom, this isn’t AI..” |
| Status | Last BTS member to get a driver’s license |

## The Story Behind the Wheel

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1161.png)

RM, the leader of [BTS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTS), revealed after his military discharge that he was the only member who hadn’t yet gotten a driver’s license. With bandmates Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook all having driven on camera at various points, the running joke in the fandom had gone on for years.

Late in 2025, RM quietly disclosed during a fan update that he had finally passed his driving test. But nothing prepared ARMY for what came on February 18, 2026 — a passenger-view video of RM at the steering wheel, both hands gripping it tightly, flashing a slightly nervous but genuinely happy smile.

The caption? A Korean phrase translating to *“Let’s laugh and enjoy life”* — peak Namjoon energy.

What made it even sweeter was the follow-up screenshot RM shared from his mom’s chat. She messaged him asking if the video was real or AI, then hedged with *“Haha, it looks real^^”* — mom humor at its finest. RM clarified it was very much real and definitely not a deepfake.

With this milestone, **all seven BTS members are now licensed drivers**, and ARMY declared it a day worth celebrating with the energy of a national holiday.

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## Why This Moment Hit Different for ARMY

RM getting his license post-military discharge feels symbolic. It’s a small, ordinary life thing — and that’s exactly why fans adore it. After years of seeing him carry the weight of leading one of the biggest bands in the world, watching him nervously grip a steering wheel like the rest of us is oddly heartwarming.

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## FAQs

### **Q: When did BTS RM get his driver’s license?**

RM revealed after his military discharge in late 2025 that he had finally obtained his driver’s license at age 31, making him the last BTS member to do so.

### **Q: Why did RM’s mom think his driving video was AI?**

 Because RM had famously never driven before, his mother was genuinely shocked seeing him behind the wheel and jokingly asked if the clip was AI-generated — to which RM replied, “Mom, this isn’t AI.”