BTS V Once Thought He Could Never Become a Star… Here’s the Moment That Almost Changed Everything

When fans look at V today, it is easy to assume his path to stardom was inevitable. Global influence, record-breaking campaigns, and a voice praised worldwide all make his success feel almost destined.

But in a recent appearance on a YouTube talk show, V revealed a surprisingly human story. One that almost convinced him he could never make it.

The childhood moment that made him doubt his dream

On March 29, V appeared on the YouTube channel “요정재형,” where he sat down for a candid conversation about his journey, his mindset, and the long road behind BTS’s latest comeback.

During the interview, he shared a memory from his childhood that stood out immediately.

When he was young, V said he was the only one who confidently declared he wanted to become a singer. But instead of encouragement, he was met with a reality check from his grandmother.

She pointed to a banner featuring actor Kang Dong-won and told him something simple but powerful:

People like that are the ones who become celebrities.

V admitted that in that moment, he accepted it. He believed it.

And for a while, that belief stayed with him.

From doubt to global stage

That early doubt makes his current position even more striking.

Years later, V is no longer the boy who thought stardom belonged to “people like that.” He is now one of the faces defining what a global artist looks like.

Following BTS’s long-awaited return with their album ARIRANG, the group held a massive comeback performance at Gwanghwamun, streamed worldwide. It marked not just a comeback, but a statement.

And V stood at the center of it.

He spoke in the interview about how long the preparation took, starting as early as mid-2025. The pressure to meet expectations, especially after such a long hiatus, meant intense training, constant planning, and even filming new content like music videos right up until release.

Why this story is hitting fans differently

For fans, this moment is more than just a nostalgic anecdote. It changes how they see V’s journey.

Because this is not just a story of talent. It is a story of perception.

At one point, even he believed he did not fit the image of someone who could succeed.

Now, he is often described as someone who redefines that image entirely.

Fans react: “He became the standard”

Across social platforms, fans quickly picked up on this story and turned it into something bigger.

• “The same person who doubted himself is now the global standard.”
• “He saw Kang Dong-won and thought he couldn’t… now people look at him the same way.”
• “This is why his story feels different. It feels real.”

What resonates most is not just how far he has come, but how relatable that starting point feels.

More than visuals, more than talent

V has long been known for his visuals and unique voice. But moments like this explain something deeper about his appeal.

He represents the idea that even the most iconic figures once questioned themselves.

And maybe that is why fans connect with him so strongly.

Because behind the global star is someone who once looked at a banner and thought, “That could never be me.”

Now, millions look at him and think the exact opposite.