BTS V Shares Childhood Dreams: How Criticism Fueled His Rise to Stardom

Daniel Kim | 2026.03.29

Translation result.The poster that once bore the face he idolized as a child now features his own. On the 29th, BTS member V (Kim Tae‑hyung) appeared on the YouTube channel Yeojeong Jaehyung and candidly recalled his childhood and pre-debut years. Asked what inspired him to pursue music, V said, "When I was young, people often asked, 'What kind of singer are you?'" He added, "The neighborhood banners had actor Kang Dong‑won's face on them, and my grandmother..." The interview offered an intimate glimpse into the early influences that shaped his ambitions.