No, BTS’s RM Never Called Jungkook’s “Seven” Trash — Here’s the Full Truth Behind the Viral Claim

Social media can be a battlefield for misinformation — and ARMY knows this all too well. A viral post recently claimed that BTS leader RM called Jungkook's smash hit Seven…

By Reetam Bodhak

March 24, 2026

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Social media can be a battlefield for misinformation — and ARMY knows this all too well. A viral post recently claimed that BTS leader RM called Jungkook’s smash hit Seven a “trash” song. Spoiler: it never happened. Let’s break it all down.

What Was the BTS Viral Claim?

On March 24, a claim began circulating online after a post from @BuzzingPop gained traction, stating that BTS leader RM had called Jungkook’s solo track Seven “trash.” The post included two unrelated images of RM and Jungkook. Wikipedia

As it spread rapidly, fans started digging for the actual source — and what they found told a completely different story.

What Actually Happened — Fact Check Table

Claim	Reality
RM called Seven “trash”	FALSE — never said
Source of the clip	Spotify x BTS: SWIMSIDE event
What RM actually said	Asked about JK’s shower song, then suggested Seven
RM’s attitude toward Seven	Positive — hummed it on Weverse Live
Did RM promote Seven?	Yes — posted it on his Instagram Stories

What RM Actually Said

The moment in question comes from a recent Spotify x BTS: SWIMSIDE event. The full version of the clip, around 15 seconds long, shows the interaction without edits. In that recording, there is no instance of RM using the word “trash” or making a negative remark about the song. RM simply asked Jungkook a question about his shower song and then suggested Seven. Wikipedia

RM Has Always Supported Seven

Far from criticizing the track, RM has openly embraced it. During a Weverse live session in 2023, RM was heard humming and singing parts of Seven, including lines from the explicit version — a moment that quickly caught fans’ attention online. Around the time the single dropped, he had also posted Seven on his Instagram Stories to promote it. Wikipedia

This is the kind of brotherly support ARMY knows BTS is built on.

For more on Seven‘s record-breaking global journey, check out the official Wikipedia page for Seven by Jung Kook. The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Jungkook’s first-ever chart-topper in the US. Disney+

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FAQs

Q: Did RM really insult Jungkook’s music publicly?

No — the claim was based on a manipulated or misrepresented clip. RM has consistently shown support for Seven through social media and live broadcasts.

Q: What is the Spotify x BTS SWIMSIDE event?

It’s an official Spotify event featuring BTS members, where the original clip originated — showing a friendly, casual exchange between RM and Jungkook, nothing negative.