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

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…

By Reetam Bodhak

February 18, 2026

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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

RM, the leader of 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.”