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RM has been busy on the road, as BTS continue the North American dates on their ARIRANG World Tour , but that didn’t stop the singer from popping into a local store recently to check out some novelty mugs and merch.
The Right Place, Wrong Person singer and rapper posted a photo of himself to his Instagram account last week, wearing a vintage Helmut Lang T-shirt and holding a coffee mug with a decidedly NSFW message. The large cup — which almost covered RM’s entire face — featured a pointed phrase in all caps that we probably can’t type out here (though you can see the photo below).
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It’s unclear whether RM posted the photo as a cheeky clapback to someone, or if he just posed with it for fun, but he quickly shut off the comments on his Instagram post — basically telling gossipy followers to heed the instructions on the mug.
Of course it’s also not clear if RM actually bought the “Shut the F–k Up” mug, but it’s nice to see his playful side and sense of humor online. Now, fans can pick up a similar mug, with two new options from Amazon.
11 OZ. VERSION
Giant Cup of Shut the F*ck Up Ceramic Coffee
$12.99
Buy Now on AMAZON
This one gets you the R-rated saying on an 11 oz. white ceramic mug.
The mug features the slogan on both sides, so you can share the message whether you’re holding the cup in your left hand or right hand. The Amazon seller says the mug is microwave-safe. Keep in mind that while the slogan says “giant cup,” 11 oz. is less than a can of coke and smaller than a Starbucks “tall” cup.
22 OZ. VERSION
Shut the F*ck Up Giant Coffee Mug
$18.98
Buy Now ON AMAZON
Amazon also has this larger version available, with the same cheeky caption on a 22 oz. mug.
For reference, 22 oz. is about 650 ml, or around the same size as a jar of pasta sauce and larger than a Starbucks “Venti” cup. This mug is also made from 100% ceramic, with a comfortable C-shaped handle that has plenty of room for your fingers to wrap around. The mug is dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe.
K-POP FAN MERCH
Namjoon Would Be Proud of You Coffee & Tea Mug
$19.99
Buy Now ON AMAZON
And if you want something a little more RM and a little less NSFW, Amazon has this fan-made mug which features an outline of Namjoon and a slightly more positive message.
Made in the USA, this is an 11 oz. mug in white ceramic and a popular pick with BTS fans, with shoppers giving the cup a 4.9-star rating out of five online.
RM and BTS are currently in the midst of their ARIRANG World Tour , which concludes its U.S. run on Sept. 6 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, before the group travels to South America, Southeast Asia and Australia for the rest of 2026 and into the beginning of 2027.
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