Many fans were unaware it existed.
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BTS‘s RM has opened up about his experiences with a syndrome known to cause physical and psychological effects.
RM recently appeared in an interview for Fashion Neurosis.
He shared honest thoughts about romance.
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In the past, RM has spoken about his “Stendhal syndrome,” a condition whereby art induces psychological and physical symptoms in someone, like lightheadedness or a quickened heart rate.
During the recent interview, RM spoke about his experiences with Stendhal syndrome, specifically relating it to books and fashion, when he first had that feeling when the group first debuted.
RM talking about the first book he read that made him feel Stendhal Syndrome: Demian
The book that inspired one of BTS’s most iconic album eras: WINGS pic.twitter.com/jkQUZGZMxC
— Sandy ⁷⁼¹ 13TS ⊙⊝⊜ (@sandarmy23) July 22, 2026
Namjoon on experiencing Stendhal syndrome
“I still remember when I first looked at clothes of Rick Owens…there was a store in Seoul….but I remember like in 2014 or 2015 , I got no money I couldn’t afford any piece of Rick but I still remember when I first entered the store”… pic.twitter.com/q6Gzf68uWr
— kat (@kookyun) July 22, 2026
In particular, many fans shared their lack of knowledge of the syndrome, so ARMYs tried to give more information.
a podcast with namjoon was honestly a lifelong dream of mine, now it’s finally coming true!
did you know namjoon has shared an experience with stendhal syndrome before? small thread 🧵
RM AT FASHION NEUROSIS#RMxFASHIONNEUROSIS#방탄소년단RM #RM pic.twitter.com/FauvZurEGC
— knj 𝄢 (@rkiveofjoon) July 21, 2026