Brace yourselves: RM, our multilingual philosopher-slash-leader, just dropped a line so cliché it sounds like a tinfoil-hat fortune cookie, and now everyone’s absolutely losing it. In a Harper’s Bazaar Korea interview (for their September 2025 issue), the man who once publicly claimed atheism casually shared two phrases that are apparently stitched straight from holy texts: “Everything happens for a reason,” and—wait for it—“God always gives us challenges according to our capacity.” Yes, RM, island of mixed emotions, is now quoting divine overload stress management.
So let’s unpack the plot twist. RM, who once declared he didn’t believe in any higher power—remember “God Rap,” where he basically said the only god he trusts is himself?—has suddenly gone full motivational poster, borrowing lines that echo both Christian and Islamic scriptures. “God always gives us challenges according to our capacity” is basically a Spotify “Lyrics You’ll Relate To” meme in real life. Seriously, I didn’t sign up for theology Wednesday, but here we are.
The fandom’s reaction? All over the map. Confusion, nostalgia, gratitude, existential dread—name an emotion, it was there. Some overdosed on surprise, asking, “Wait… has RM had a spiritual glow-up?” Others just admitted they felt comforted—because sometimes even an unexpected religious reference from your favorite idol is soothing.
One fan went full Sherlock mode, quoting the Bible verse that’s almost identical—and RM’s like, “Oops, you got me. I anatomy-sensed it.” Is this a strategic life philosophy? Overthinking? Emotional hostage-taking by inspirational quotes? We may never know.
Here’s the delicious absurdity:
- RM’s Past Beliefs: He self-identified as atheist in his early solo work—shouted it from the rooftops, in fact.
- The New Lines: “Everything happens for a reason,” and “God always gives us challenges according to our capacity.” Both sound like something your second-hand cousin’s inspirational karaoke battle cries.
- Fan Fallout: Some are squinting at him like he sipped too much coffee before hitting record. Others are hugging the subtext like it’s bubble wrap. Either way, nighttime mind swirl officially unlocked.
Why This Is So Deliciously RM
We expected his brain to be a maze of metaphors, art references, and indie rap whispers—but not a holy-depth surprise (“Why is he quoting the Good Book now?” vibes). It’s kind of genius. Does he actually believe it, or is this a mental power play—keeping us guessing, double-checking the man we thought we knew?
RM just served theology with a side of sarcasm and existential flair, and we’re here for it. Whoever thought our romantic, poetic idol would casually borrow lines that could belong in a sermon? That’s next-level curveball, and I’ll be here writing interpretive essays until the next album drops.
