RM: Right People, Wrong Place
NZ release: 05 December 2024
Offensive language Rated on: 02 December 2024
What’s it about?
A behind-the-scenes look at the life of BTS leader RM (Kim Nam-joon), this documentary explores his creative journey across multiple cities while he works on his second solo album, just eight months before he is due to enlist in the Korean army.
The facts
- Directed by Lee Seokjun
- English language, Korean language with English subtitles
- Runtime: 80 minutes
Why did it get this rating?
This film was classified by Te Mana Whakaatu, Classification Office. You can find out more about classification process and ratings here.
Adult themes
RM is due to begin his mandatory military training in the Korean Army at the time of filming. He discusses being anxious about this at points, however he doesn’t go into a lot of detail. Given there’s not a lot of context around the mandatory military service requirements, the message may go over the head of young viewers.
While most of the film has a light tone, with lots of uplifting messages, there are times when RM talks about his struggles with mental health and identity which could be upsetting for younger audiences. He discusses not feeling like himself, and worrying about things like success, privacy and enlistment, however again, not a lot of detail is shared.
Suicide is very briefly referenced in some song lyrics. This reference is unlikely to upset to viewers because it’s played in the background and not discussed in detail.
Offensive language
RM uses offensive language occasionally, usually to express his feelings about certain things. Words mainly include “f*ck” and “sh*t.” He says some phrases, like “I’m moody as f*ck, one hour I’m f*cking happy, one hour I’m f*cking sad and bad” (this is said in a somewhat joking tone.)
Offensive language is sometimes also heard in RM’s songs, either while he’s recording or in the final version, including “motherf*cker,” “ass,” “f*ck,” and “sh*t.”
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