The money (approximately RM350,000) will go towards reprinting hard-to-find and out-of-print books related to art, which will be sent to public and school libraries around Korea.

The K-pop star, whose real name is Kim Nam-joon, who turned 26 years old, is known to be an art buff.

According to MMCA director Yoon Bum-mo, RM had expressed his desire to support the art community. He had gained a deeper understanding of art through books so he hoped that children and youth who are not able to easily access museums will be able to do the same through these books.

He added: “Together with RM, who continually visits the museum in spite of his busy schedule and has been a positive influence in increasing interest in art, we will work hard to expand the practice of reading books about art.”

For his birthday last year, RM donated the same amount to a special education school to help hearing-impaired students enjoy music.

The band made history recently by being the first South Korean act to top the US Billboard singles chart. 

Source: CNA

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