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The Pixel Project, an international non-profit dedicated to eradicating violence against women, has indefinitely suspended BTS leader RM (Kim Nam-joon) from its flagship \u201cMale Role Models\u201d honor roll.<\/strong><\/p>\n The decision follows public outcry from global fans after RM and bandmate J-Hope attended Chris Brown\u2019s concert in Toronto and posed for photos backstage with the singer, who has a history of domestic violence and assault charges.<\/p>\n Why The Pixel Project Suspended BTS Leader RM<\/strong><\/p>\n In an official statement released on August 19, 2026, The Pixel Project confirmed RM\u2019s removal from its list of \u201c16 Male Role Models Helping to Stop Violence Against Women.\u201d The organization originally added the K-pop star to its 2024 honor roll in recognition of his public efforts to address misogyny, engage with feminist literature, and advocate for female artists in South Korea.<\/p>\n However, the organization cited RM\u2019s decision to publicly associate with Chris Brown as a contradiction of those values:<\/p>\n Ongoing Backlash from the BTS Fandom (ARMY)<\/strong><\/p>\n The controversy began on August 12, 2026, after J-Hope uploaded social media videos enjoying Chris Brown\u2019s Toronto concert alongside RM, followed by a photo posted on Brown\u2019s social channels showing the three musicians together.<\/p>\n The images triggered immediate concern across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Weverse. Many fans expressed disappointment, noting that RM had built a reputation as a socially conscious leader who unlearned internalized misogyny and promoted women\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n