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North Korean defector reveals BTS's V (Kim Taehyung) inspired her to flee the country

Posted by YeontanNews131,242 pts Friday, July 26, 2024 18,922

A young woman shared how Kim Taehyung, aka V of BTS, inspired her.

Channel A aired an episode of the show "Now On My Way to Meet You," which featured North Korean defectors who now live in South Korea. The show discussed key changes in North Korea and how the Hallyu (Korean Wave) encourages the MZ generation of North Koreans to defect.


One of the North Korean defectors, Seo Hyun-kyung, shared how she got interested in K-pop and how seeing Taehyung in 'Fire' for the first time opened up a new world to her.

Seo Hyun-kyung complimented Taehyung and said,"When I lived in North Korea, BTS' 'Fire' came out. You know Kim Taehyung, V, right? Wow, it was a NEW world as soon as I saw him. It was a new world for me...His face was just heavenly. Can I say this? He was like an angel."  



The episode highlighted how people's admiration for Taehyung can inspire change and provide comfort in even the most challenging circumstances. 

As more North Koreans are exposed to global culture, the ripple effects of the Korean Wave continue to shape their aspirations and decisions, symbolizing a beacon of hope and transformation.

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