The journey of Kim Taehyung, better known as V of BTS, from an unknown teenager to a global K-pop star has once again captured fans’ attention. The story of how he was discovered highlights how a single photograph in a modest academy eventually helped launch the career of one of the world’s most recognized idols.

Looking back at V's journey

The discovery was recalled by Kim Mi-jung, a former casting director at BigHit Music who played a key role in scouting members for BTS and other artists. In an interview, she shared the unexpected moment when she first came across V. According to her, the encounter happened while she was traveling across different cities in South Korea in search of new talent.