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    Full Name: Kim Namjoon

Group name: BTS

Debut Date: 2022 December 02

Debut Album: Indigo

Debut Song: Wild Flower


ALBUMS

  • Indigo (2022)
    • Yun (with Erykah Badu)
    • Still Life (with Anderson.Paak)
    • All Day (with Tablo)
    • Forg_tful (with Kim Sawol)
    • Closer (with Paul Blanco, Mahalia)
    • Change pt.2
    • Lonely
    • Hectic (with Colde)
    • Wild Flower (with youjeen)
    • No.2 (with parkjiyoon)
  • Stop The Rain (2025)

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