K-pop superstar RM relishes his new role as an art patron

RM reportedly owns works by KAWS, Ugo Rondinone and Joel Shapiro, as well as Yun Hyong-Keun, Chang Ucchin and Lee Bae. Photo: AFP

K-pop aficionados know RM mostly through the successful boy band, BTS.

But the South Korean singer is increasingly making a name for himself in another, more surprising role - that of patron of the arts. The slightest post by RM - whose real name is Kim Namjoon - causes a stir on social networks.