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About NamJin

NamJin pairs RM (Kim Namjoon), BTS's leader, with Jin (Kim Seokjin), the group's oldest member — a combination fans affectionately frame as the 'mom and dad' of BTS. The ship name combines 'Nam' from Namjoon and 'Jin' from Seokjin. Fans ship them for the steady, dependable bond between the leader and the eldest. The group's travel series Bon Voyage captured several warm, candid conversations between them: in Season 2 (Hawaii, 2017) the two had an in-depth conversation about missing family, and in Season 3 (Malta, 2018) Jin suggested their families vacation together after RM mentioned wanting to visit his parents. RM has spoken about how their relationship grew closer over time, having been less close during the group's early years. For fans, NamJin is the grounded, grown-up friendship pairing of the group — two members carrying a quiet sense of responsibility for the others.

'NamJin' merges 'Nam' (Namjoon) and 'Jin'. Fans ship them for the leader-and-eldest dynamic, the 'mom and dad of BTS' framing, and the warm, candid conversations between them captured in the group's travel content.

Fun facts

✦ 'NamJin' combines 'Nam' from Kim Namjoon (RM) and 'Jin' from Kim Seokjin.
✦ Fans affectionately call them the 'mom and dad' of BTS, given the leader-plus-eldest dynamic.
✦ Fans nicknamed them 'Hallway Buddies' for often being spotted walking side by side.
✦ RM has spoken about how he and Jin grew closer and more comfortable over time, having been less close early on.

Moments

2019-12

MAMA 2019 — Song of the Year

BTS won Song of the Year for 'Boy With Luv' at the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Nagoya. Jin gave a notable acceptance speech during BTS's award run that evening, with the full group on stage together.
2018

Bon Voyage Season 3 — Malta

During Bon Voyage Season 3 in Malta, after RM mentioned wanting to visit his parents, Jin suggested their families go together — a moment fans frequently cite as one of their warmest exchanges.
2017

Bon Voyage Season 2 — Hawaii

During BTS's Bon Voyage Season 2 in Hawaii, RM and Jin had an in-depth, emotional conversation about missing their families — one of the most-cited NamJin moments among fans of the pairing.