V from BTS recently told a story about his childhood that got a lot of attention from fans and the media. In the story, actor Kang Dong Won made him question his dream of becoming a singer.
During V's appearance on Jung Jaehyung's YouTube show, he talked about the early stages of his dreams, which led to the revelation. V said that he first thought about becoming a singer when he was in elementary school and learned about different jobs.
He said, "When I was in elementary school, we were told to choose a career ending in '-sa.' I was the only one who said I wanted to be a singer. My grandmother told me, 'Singers are people like this, and actors are people like that.'"
Koreaboo says that the conversation turned to how his grandmother taught him about the entertainment business, mostly by showing him examples of famous people. V said that seeing a picture of Kang Dong Won when he was young made a big impression on him.
V talked about how his grandmother pointed to a banner featuring the actor and how celebrities look. He remembered her saying, "Those are the kinds of people who become [celebrities]."
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The comment had a big effect on the young V. He said that he gave up on his dream for a while because he thought he couldn't match the actor's looks.
ChosunBiz said that even though he had doubts at this point, V's love of performing kept him going. He said that little things, like dancing for money, helped him remember how much he liked making other people happy.
V remembered that he found joy in performing, no matter how small, when he thought back on those early experiences. He referred to those times as his "own kind of happiness," which further encouraged him to want to work on stage.
V continued to work on his skills and build his confidence over time. He eventually joined BTS and became famous worldwide. The story has resonated with fans, who understand how difficult it is to cope with self-doubt, even when they are incredibly successful.
According to the outlet, the story has become so popular online as people reflect on how far V has come, especially since he is now recognized for both his looks and talent.
Originally published on Kdrama Stars
