I Trained With BTS: Being on the Brink of Fame and Then Losing it All

[@hanimik5076]

This must be so difficult to deal with. He seems to be so humble, kind and passionate ... I hope he reaches everything he wants

[@pockiiboba494]

@James Henry Smith ??

[@TrustFire1]

Can we add this man to BTS there already like 5

[@PrincessYonna1]

@@TrustFire1 there’s enough already

[@DaggerJay9]

@@patrick8023 Yeah your comment is toxic af.

[@MrRydoone]

He could say BTS has forget him ..no longer contact him ..but it's sensitive thing to expose

[@zan_fareen]

I feel bad for him. You can actually see the sadness in his eyes. He has to live forever with his sweet past memories while constantly thinking about his future. He represents many of the other ex trainees.

[@visualbeauty3427]

I think he has potential as a soloist too, he's a great dancer i can tell.

[@apples8872]

I agree. There was a girl that lost In sixteen and was sent packing by JYP after she lost a battle to Mina. She still dances but her instagram and twitter is not much. She also seems depressed and self conscious. A lot of these ex trainees have to deal with not feeling good enough and I feel for all of them.

[@username_19388]

Yeah ...

[@silvervixen007]

There are more people like him than there are idols

[@dharmdevlakra9495]

I agree

[@LaLaLand926]

It’s actually so sad when you think of how many broken dreams there are of ex trainees who got cut in Korea. KPop is everywhere there so you’re constantly reminded of your past

[@Dashomin]

Yeah but when you think about it, there is a lot of people who could had been in BTS like (Iron,Basick,Reddy,Supreme Boi,Kidoh, JBJ's A-Tom, KNK Park SeungJun, Boy's Republic's Suwoong, i11evn and more.) (Unfortunately Iron hit his girlfriend multiple times and end up committing su****e These are few trainees who are supposed to be with BTS but got eliminated, dropped out, debut with other groups, or other reasons. And you know you cant constantly think about “oh i was almost in bts” because you will be miserable. You cant change things that happened and he seems like he is quite looking for the future so good for him. I wish him his best

[@rikhmjustsomeguywithmousta4971]

Kpop is too competitive

[@liji8854]

@@rikhmjustsomeguywithmousta4971 just like in india..where trying to be get job in(named companies) intel,qualcom,TCS so that will get respect from society.

[@rikhmjustsomeguywithmousta4971]

@@liji8854 Jee , Neet and Kpop same thing goin on.

[@MarinaBonetti96]

@@Dashomin some of them was not cut off but they literally decided tonot stay. expecially iron and supreme boi that were with rm the original line up for a rap crew but they changed and became a group hip hop based but a kpop group.

[@radha1172]

*"If I had made the group, I don't think they would have been as famous as they are now"* ... the amount of maturity it takes to say that

[@someoneshappyness]

This is rlly just nonsense eur talking there First it has nothing to do with maturity Maturity is bullshit It’s growing up Grown ups make war not kids Stop feeding into lies u been told ur whole life Everyone should think outside the box pls The worlds burning And second This is sad He thinks he’s bad -- that’s a sad thing And Also what is sad that he said that they wouldn’t have been successful is like- why? Who cares why do they have to be successful? Why do we still care about fame and those numbers They don’t make u happy😂😂 And especially big hit is capitalism at its peak-- it’s all money greed It’s not success This is what the system want u to do To care sbt success winning money numbers What’s all that shit And it’s not even making anyone happy It’s destroying the world And now bts doesn’t rlly make music that is deep anymore And even goes to Qatar And makes commercials All greed bullshit capitalism That’s the problem in itself Wake up Stop giving a crap sbt success and That’s what he should get too-- It would’ve been better if they wouldnt have been this famous For their mental health And what the company has turned to wouldn’t have happened probably But all people care abt is money fame succes numbers It’s sad Fuck this system It’s brainwashing us

[@gialfajor]

calm down girll@@someoneshappyness

[@bruhokverycool9325]

@@someoneshappyness Who in their right mind, would write sentences like that? Are you composing poem or what?

[@gangstamuffin6867]

This is the actual nonsense btw​@@someoneshappyness

[@yamilettt]

@@someoneshappynesswhat r u yapping about…

[@devi027]

Being jealous of BTS for staying together is the most realistic thing. I know what it feels like to see my high school friends who still hang out together even after 10 years. I hope he's doing well

[@HopeeInk]

Absolutely! People don’t talk about that enough. I feel actually quite depressed about such things. You see all your former school friends hanging out and get the feeling of “what did I wrong to never get invited?” … it’s a real feeling and people in the comments call this one BS. Having a long lasting relationship or friendship is something admirable.

[@Verociity]

@@HopeeInk we know why we were left out, we just didn't quite fit in as much, we were on a different vibe. It just means you should find your true tribe and you'll be much happier when you do.

[@cam0987]

my popular school classmates hangout even after 6 years since finishing school, it hurts, (I see them everytime i go out, in my small city) ...

[@brittlesumo6842]

@@cam0987 same

[@AlexanderGarzowRonal]

@@HopeeInk they are too young or a kid to even understand that situation. Feeling lonely and having a hard time making friends is something that adults usually experience

[@kbloom3928]

"i am not jealous of their money or their fame it's just that they get to stay together" man this broke my heart

[@ordinaryfilms5563]

Same here 😭

[@TikTokisGay877]

Bts trash

[@rin55]

This line alone clearly shows that he should have been in bts, because this is the most bts thing ever to say

[@yourlostacecard]

ofc, he's jelly of their success, too. *realistically speaking.*

[@liaselleaeri]

@@yourlostacecard I don't think so. he probably know about the hates, scandals, rumours, hectic schedules, high expectations etc... about bts. I don't think he wants to deal with all of that for fame. It's like bts never gets to rest

[@mariomaniac581]

"Back then we shared the same goal, but now my only goal is to be like them" man that hit hard 😢

[@xmuta]

Be like girly men?

[@mariomaniac581]

@@xmuta Honestly, i think having the courage to embrace both your masucline and feminine sides shows a lot of confidence and self respect, as opposed to feeling forced to confine with what society deems ''manly'' or not

[@eochiiii]

@@xmuta What's wrong with being effeminate as a man?? And that was not what he was talking about. He wants to be as successful as them. It had nothing to do with how somebody presents themselves. Another cishet man making ignorant comments. Go fix that toxic masculinity 🗿

[@mariomaniac581]

@Mimi This oml 💜💜

[@btsismyoxyjin2013]

@@mariomaniac581 exactly

[@Joy-fo7kr]

I love how he turned out, he didn't let it destroy him

[@sunsunjayki]

but he didn't exactly get to do something he loved

[@spicy7238]

He probably went years and years in therapy to get at this stage.

[@koohpa2027]

@@spicy7238 Yup I honestly don't know how you'd cope with this kind of stuff alone. So devastating to think you could've had it all

[@goodyoflife]

To be honest I was thinking he will go to another company I understand his point but I will surely go to another company

[@Yaksok_08]

​​@@goodyoflifeHe said he didn't want to join other company cause he really wanted to be with BTS....And maybe he was struggling mentally too...

[@LastHumanBender]

The most painful thing in the world is, knowing that you did your best but still not enough.

[@rosean374]

They should have kept him as staff. Hybe should really offee him some position. Just for good karma to go around

[@choiteez0904]

@@rosean374 fr.

[@zb1planet]

@@rosean374 Hybe offering a position would probably be a nice 'pay it forward' but it wouldn't be fair to the other trainees. There were 30 trainees during that time. I mean, there were narratives of other trainees (interviews videos) about how good of a human BTS even before debut, it is just that this trainee had been more vocal about it. And life is like that, some things are just not meant for everybody unfortunately. But then again I hope for his happiness and inner peace 💜.

[@larapalma3744]

Being shelled by shrapnel is a bit worse lmao

[@surveyor1515]

There are countless more painful things in the world…be greatful you don’t know pain

[@pornesianparapio8185]

"Even now, they don't look cool to me. They just seem cute. To me, they still just feel like my old friends" This line made me teary. I know bangtan missed their old friends too🥺

[@felicedperkyperkins377]

We have to TRUST GODS plan for us. He moves people in and out of our lives for a reason. Sometimes they return, maybe at a different "STAGE" of life, who knows. God gives us HOPE & other future oppertunities....

[@jinhub2175]

This just made me cry

[@aceace9397]

@@felicedperkyperkins377 agree!

[@CAL-jj4om]

About looking cool. Look at V & Jin in carpool karaoke. They look like kids. Then look at BTS V [2018 song Festival singing Singularity & Jin at BTS Jin [2018 kbs song Festival singing Epiphany. It's like whoa...What happened here. They go from ordinary to extraordinary.

[@winniethepooh8353]

@@felicedperkyperkins377 no

[@tem6238]

Idk why but when he said "I used to be a BTS trainee, but now I am just living a normal life working as an intern at a government office" and then he gave this awkward little smile, you can see the sadness in his smile. I hope someday he'll make his dreams come true and get what he truly deserves.💖

[@calhuh1232]

@James Henry Smith Bro what-

[@gggjjjj3958]

😥😥

[@patt5085]

Most of us are also work in a dark corner in some offices. But yeah when your friends who you grew up with, eat, sleep, study together 24/7 become world famous many times over its hard not to feel something

[@Jun_o.2]

@James Henry Smith stop spamming this shit in comments

[@zarashnz]

This is so sad :((((

[@maishachoudhury3719]

I want to hold his hand and say, "Good job. You've done really well."

[@Saaakshi]

Same here !🥺

[@MixMix-gm1se]

@@fawkitsguard1635 your heart is dirty and ugly💩

[@Belle75468]

@@fawkitsguard1635 strange how jin in the group or rm or suga or j-hope Lol strange

[@CheapButGotMojos]

@@Belle75468 ur so strange, get better eyes none of them are ugly

[@Prof_Scar]

Same here

[@Cupofkorea]

This definitely didn’t feel like a trainee who lost their opportunity video. It’s felt like a man who really misses and want sit reconnect with his best friends. 🥺

[@zamahsays7888]

I agree. I'm sad for him. And I wish he reconnects with the tannies in the future 🥺🥺

[@jameshenrysmith8426]

But Satan's title is Lucifer, which is "Light Bringer", as he masquerades as an angel of light, when he isn't. Satan is actually trying to replace God. But also there's another part of the story. Whenever Satan and his demons appear in the open in masse, millions of people die.

[@qinggjj9208]

@James Henry Smith bro go to therapy

[@AbhinavKumar-ov3xf]

@@qinggjj9208 lmao

[@babynyxe4784]

@@jameshenrysmith8426 what

[@Ramiz422]

I know he's not jealous but i can understand how he feels. Your friends are successful, famous, together and having fun, doing what they wanted to do and you left behind and probably alone. When he said he went to the park let out a sigh i felt that.

[@jameshenrysmith8426]

They all got a bunch of demons in their eyes it's a scam! Even the Devil doesn't think he could really could fool people. The Devil has just run out of time, and now Jesus is inching closer and when He says "now" then the demons will be dragged back to Hell... or something like that will happen. .

[@mybuttsaid]

@@jameshenrysmith8426 What? How does BTS have “demons” In their eyes, If anything they are kind and quite humble. The person in the video, was kind, He did not throw hateful words, what makes you view them as demons?

[@joji7851]

@@mybuttsaid Ignore him, he's probably one of those conspiracy theory idiots that assume all famous people are part of illuminati or some shit.

[@jameshenrysmith8426]

@@mybuttsaid "How does BTS have “demons” In their eyes, " It's called demonic possession.

[@DanteOokami]

@@mybuttsaid Don't engage with that person, they've been commenting the same thing over and over in different threads in the comment section. Basically, this be either an insane conspiracist OR, more likely, a troll wanting a rise from Army; Christian and Non-Christian alike.

[@Akengaroo]

There's nothing more painful than seeing your friends still together on a different path than yours experiencing things that you'll never be able to relate to. He must have suffered a lot because of others' comments that he could have been successful. I hope his future is just as bright as he is and that he doesn't hold on to any regrets.

[@1Jasmin]

I feel with him

[@cypherxtriviaa]

very well said T-T

[@glamglam8347]

Idk why people are saying that like it was his fault. Bighit cut him and he had no control over that. Yes you could say "he shouldve worked harder or been better" but when it comes to audition SOO many things come into play for choosing who's in and who's out

[@Akengaroo]

@@glamglam8347 that's true, but in the video, he himself said that he didn't work as hard as they did. A lot of trainees go through the same process where they relax once they join a company...

[@parashmitam1520]

That's true man

[@ReeChad.]

"I'm now an intern at the health services but this isn't what I wanted to be" that line really hurts hard , and what hurts more is seeing people you hanged out with make it in life while you aren't making it , good luck my friend

[@litarot1806]

But it's sad he doesn't do what he loves.b

[@ReeChad.]

@@litarot1806 yeah true , I wanna do what I love

[@younggiftedandblack7634]

Story isn't over. He's on Vice for a reason, I'm sure opportunities will open up after this.

[@Nollugs5111]

His story touched me but he wasn't meant to be with BTS ..much respect to him

[@lymli]

if he were a true friend, he'd still be friends with bts and hang with them. so maybe they weren't that close.

[@laceyharrison384]

You can totally see that jihun wasn’t really sad because of the lost opportunity of fame and money. He really liked BigHit and the friends he made. The mere thought of debuting with your friends, made him the happiest in that moment. Hearing that he stopped classes and even had a breakdown just shows how he treasured the friendships he made in that company. I hope he is happy now.

[@pockiiboba494]

@James Henry Smith he might’ve been atleast a bit sad about it.

[@payabou6322]

Yeah, he could’ve moved to another agency, but he just missed his friends:(

[@user-c3jdf9lylzse]

can you imagine that in a alternate universe he was the one thats in BTS and one of the current BTS members is on VICE.

[@827023685]

There's no treasure at the end of the journey, the real treasure was all the friends we made in the journey. I was reminded of this when I read your comment. Not completely accurate but hope you get the idea

[@laceyharrison384]

@Jake 👍

[@jabaranimurmu1716]

"Even now , they don't look cool to me,they just seem cute .to mr they still just feel like my old friends " I cried so much please. I wish for his success .

[@petrichor499]

kzbin.info%EB%B9%9B%ED%9B%88bitoon HIS YT, since vice didn't share

[@salinasahrom6364]

@@petrichor499 thank you...i was just wondering which is his YT channel...thank you for sharing. Borahea 💜

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON IS KING

[@raymundtan3261]

To be fair to this guy, BTS dont really look cool imo

[@thisisntallowed9560]

@@raymundtan3261 They look like people to me, I'm a big fan still

[@shreya43900]

The way he talks about his trainee days with such fondness is just crushing. It’s so easy to tell that he wanted to live that dream with his friends and that he put in the hard work for it. Unfortunately, this is the reality of the kpop industry. There are so many trainees that spend years training, only to be told that they are not going to debut. I can imagine just how hard it was for him to pick up the pieces after and find a new purpose in life.

[@prrrpa1511]

what really hurt is that he seems to really love the boys. The team si set now and they are 7 for ever, but a person like him can be very good for a team bcs he seems very soft and and someone that takes care of the others. I hope he has a succefull life that no more dreams of him get taken down

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON IS KING

[@fat.estinzo]

@James Henry Smith wut??? Lol

[@luv_sel1004]

@James Henry Smith stfu ur reaching bro💀 and stop spamming this bs in every comments u see

[@fi0rella]

BH wasn't a kpop training company, they didn't even have dorms when they signed Joon! if you read Bang PD first interviews after debut you can tell it was a trial and error project. Also Jihoon misses the boys, the friendship! if you watch his videos (on his channel) he doesn't feel it was an unfair thing to happen, which doesn't mean it didn't crush him ofc 😔

[@nursahbayrak6797]

It’s crazy how he is probably just a memory for them, like when we used to go to school and had friends as classmates and lost contact, but for him they are his life He has to see them everywhere and it’s a constant what if… if he reads this: sometimes things in life go a certain way for a reason, maybe you were saved from something be happy that you got these stories to tell even years later, those memories stay forever

[@basicange]

i really hope he is alright and that this didnt make him fall into a deep depression…

[@billy6678]

no matter how pure someone's heart may be, I can't imagine someone NOT developing some sort of resentment over a decade of watching your past friends reach your life-long dream.

[@anneshirleyduncan]

​@@billy6678I agree with you. I also feel like he's probably suffering from the pain of rejection. BTS didn't reject him. The company did. BTS is everywhere. There's probably someone in Timbuktu that knows who BTS are. My heart goes out to him. He can't go anywhere that's not a reminder of what he lost. Being rejected hurts like crazy. Only God and time can only heal that. 😢

[@anneshirleyduncan]

❤

[@TheSeriousAnalysist]

Yeah but by seeing how crappy the kpop industry is, I would rather say that it can sometimes be a sort of luck to escape from it. I mean from the abusive labels to your complete loss of liberty and having your life completely controlled by a label, I would never accept to become a kpop idol.

[@cherryberry.93]

When he said his mom fainted because of the stress made me realise that it's not only stressful for the trainees but very stressful for their parents also. Edit: Thanks for 6.3k likes

[@DxModel219]

yah not worth it

[@a_beats5529]

talk about stating the obvious lol

[@jameshenrysmith8426]

But Satan's title is Lucifer, which is "Light Bringer", as he masquerades as an angel of light, when he isn't. Satan is actually trying to replace God. But also there's another part of the story. Whenever Satan and his demons appear in the open in masse, millions of people die.

[@DxModel219]

@@jameshenrysmith8426 Philosophical story. it’s a story of innocence vs wisdom but much deeper. Innocence is God what he gave us since birth but as we get older happiness from innocence and nature is not enough so we seek wisdom who is Lucifer the light bringer represents. It’s really a philosophical story. The millions of people dieing is humans killing ourselves because we seek out wisdom which brought us weaponry, wars and currencies and thus our own destruction

[@sosickoflovesongs4129]

So literally bts is a team that trained by a company just like robots? no wonder they doing numbers literally made for the entertainment business no real feelings however. It’s like training to be a driver. But look at other big bands in usa or around the world they was just friends started to make music for fun and become greatest without even trying but bts literally trained to be best lol . Sad I just Started to get into their music while ignoring toxic fans just to know they being controlled no wonder probably their target fan base was 12 to 18 they pretty successful no cap but damn

[@three4312]

How humble they are. They admit that they envy their friends who debut as BTS, but not about the money or fame, but about the bond, togetherness. Wish all ex trainees will find their happiness and their dream will come true soon.

[@bemotivated5008]

@James Henry Smith who are you to judge a person? Are you the God? If not, cut it out. No one can judge others because all of us have sinned. No one is perfect except God so shut up about your fake advocacies while bringing evil into this world.

[@bemotivated5008]

@James Henry Smith wow, you know the word defamation but can't apply it to yourself, calling others demons while can't see yourself acting one. Reported too LOL.

[@tonkazsu]

@James Henry Smith Have YOU read their lyrics? Shut up you know nothing

[@GLEmmanuel]

@James Henry Smith where's your proof? That will support your statement as fact?

[@GLEmmanuel]

@James Henry Smith If you're able to justify your own words to prove that what you've said is a fact. Then you might be able convince us. If not? Then you're just one of those people, who's not able to contain their hatred towards people! And ended up creating self-based conspiracy to defame someone who doesn't even know them.😉

[@paritoshjha28]

“It is in the character of very few men to honor without envy a friend who has prospered.”

[@Brightness_Radiant]

I like this quote. Thank you.

[@whowantsbrowncheese1684]

Same with women too because I remember my younger sister getting jealous of her OWN BESTFRIEND because she got into a good university

[@holagirl7144]

binnie its a natural feelings tho, you can be happy for someone and still envy what they have

[@pickmegirl5706]

@@whowantsbrowncheese1684 well I mean we are all humans, everyone feels different about different things so as long as she doesn't hate her friends then it's fine to be a bit jealous about that sort of stuff

[@sareneve1626]

wow i love this

[@Sunflowava]

I hope he finds his own path and become successful, I hope his wishes will come true🥹🥺 it breaks my heart to see that he didn’t make it especially how incredibly kind he is, and I hope BTS members will go visit him too 🥺 this hurts to watch, there are many who never make it to the finish line… 💔💔 hope Army will support his work too

[@AgoraLyon]

he said he works for the government and run his own youtube channel, do you think the path he choosed is crap ? your mentality seems really f up

[@AgoraLyon]

he said he works for the governement and run his own youtube channel, do you got a problem with that ?

[@DevittShawshot]

​@@AgoraLyonI got a Problem with you.

[@Frostsuu]

@@AgoraLyon😂why do u comment twice, also your English kinda sucks

[@andriana7414]

​​@@AgoraLyon He said he wanted to become more successful as in become popular. There's no issue with him working for the government or having a YT channel, it's fine. It's his life anyway. I don't get why you got so mad over literally nothing. You have some issues lol 😭

[@choiteez0904]

the thing that really got me was when he said “they wouldn’t have been famous if I was there” is so sad ☹️ u are enough. pls don’t ever think that :/

[@yurishaa.9337]

nah mate he means about the circumstances, how the story would unwind if he's there aka. something called fate. As if life is a 'choose your own adventure' story with multi-variables that you do have but lacking those choices with bigger pareto on the pre-determined and that's before the mortal-to-mortal domino effect. That's what happened to Ji Hun, not that's he's less than worthy.

[@death5913]

@@yurishaa.9337 you mean butterfly effect?

[@yurishaa.9337]

@@death5913 partially

[@JP-gt7uu]

He said that because he didn't have the same passion as them and eventually that would show up. He wasn't saying "I'm not enough", he was saying "I didn't really care" and that might have changed the circumstances.

[@hansserafim8336]

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@moonmon77]

the title may be misleading some people, but actually he is a kind person. some paths are walked alone in life, he has not lost anything but gained experience :)

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON THE KING

[@lovelyamry6648]

Yeah, I agree. And also, even if he did make it, BTS won't be the same as rn. Because small changes make a big difference. So there is no need for him to blame himself, if he did join BTS, it might not have been any better. Everything happens for the best. I hope he is doing well! 💜

[@Tae-Kim-07]

@@lovelyamry6648 I was also thinking that sometimes things happen for a reason. Maybe he would have handled the spotlight differently and some idols become depressed by the pressure. Perhaps it was the universe leading him to a new path that was much better suited for him. I mean these are just other thoughts I had then just thinking it might turn out great. The "what if" holds uncertainty and we will never know. But he has the present and all he can do is focus on that and walk forward become stronger from the experience and meet other fulfilling goals :) all the best in his new endeavors 💗

[@elleran1969]

I disagree he lost the career he dreamed of and his friends he seems to feel like he didn't reach his goals I found it heartbreaking.

[@Callisto_52Hz]

@@elleran1969 who knows tho, maybe if he debuted in bts, they might've not gotten their big break and instead ended up like the hundreds of nugu groups that come from companies like their's, disbanded and in debt. it would only take one slight change in their past journey for that to happen. so its better if he doesn't think about what he potentially lost.

[@AlfonsoEspina]

This was so fascinating and makes you think about the trainees who didn't make the cut. I hope they're all doing well and find happiness.

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON THE KING

[@rosean374]

Yes very interesting. I wish more of them could share where they are now and their reflections on their time as trainees

[@BLUE-oi4kc]

I really hope BTS would meet them up like fr I wish they could just meet just one more time just like what they did to Tony they meet him privately but damn BTS has busy sched for sure

[@viniciusfranca2305]

Fascinating? Crap music from fake artists owned by a ridiculous industry. It's depressed, not fascinating.

[@MusicIslife-nn9gn]

Rappers Reddy and Beenzino were in the talks of the early stages of BTS. And now they are still making great music and one of them is going to get married too!

[@myu2978]

It hurts me in my soul hearing the regret in his voice with every word, still longing for the memories which passed by a long time ago I hope he will find the life that makes him happy, I cannot imagine how it must feel having been so close to success but yet so far, almost there but it slipped through your fingers Best wishes

[@havu2236]

I can see why he miss the the days when he was a trainee with them. To be a part of tight group for a few years and then get cut out must be hard. It' the brotherly family connection with them is what he missed out on. Watch of some of the videos of BTS hanging out at home and you can see why.

[@squiggs1002]

I wonder though if he joined a group that ultimately was not successful and never did anything, would he still be filled with regret? Would he look back at that time as wasted trying to be in a group that went nowhere?

[@LucieJakubczyk-pw1un]

Mmmmmh, I don't know... if he had been a part of the BTS group instead of someone else or a group of eight, there's no guarantee they would have had the same success... maybe they would have had even more (especially back then) or maybe they wouldn't be where they are today. I would say it's not just a stroke of luck that the BTS group is so well-known today, and not just anyone could have succeeded 'as long as they were part of that group.' It's not the group that made their success, but each member who composes it... BTS could have easily disbanded in 2016 or maybe even much earlier. I wouldn't say he was far from success and that it slipped through his fingers, no... I would rather say he missed his chance to prove himself once the group was formed. Yes, I would say it like that

[@helenvane]

"we weren't as passionate as them." "if I'd made it on, they wouldn't have been as big." I respect him so much for being able to say that. it takes a LOT of humility and courage. it's really admirable. he seems like a very kind and ambitious person. I hope he'll make his dreams come true.

[@MissChris001]

And I think they would become famous even with these guys. Just something went wrong. They can’t know if they would not become famous with them. Nobody knows. I feel so sorry for these guys(

[@lydren]

@du12💘 u are bot

[@momjiminisaftermebecauseis2680]

TRUE

[@위스마음]

I think that's only his big heart speaking..oh dear!! I dunno if u understood who exactly replaced him in the group of 7.. Bt the replacing member wasn't even into music to begin with (leave alone passion) .. Sometimes life is just not justifying!!

[@helenvane]

@@위스마음 if you're an anti, just say that and go. every member of bangtan has earned their spot in the group, and a random anti's opinion online can't change that. now leave me alone, thank you very much.

[@namjoonswhite-stripedcrab]

This really hurts my heart. I love how they don’t speak about the past with negative feelings or blaming others. They both seem very kind, I hope their futures are filled with good happenings.

[@leighmariemagadia863]

Ig tae's old friend couldn't do that :/

[@oraxivaelteva325]

I wanted to be a Kpop idol too but I just gave up bc I'm not from Korea....and I look like a total hispanic European.....still.... I'll fight atleast to be a successful singer songwriter

[@maidaraman7726]

He seems talanted.Its that it isnt his destiny to be with the BTS

[@Estacy_006]

@@maidaraman7726 I think so ..but it really hurt me that much even I have to do nothing with that I can't feel his pain..

[@Estacy_006]

@@oraxivaelteva325 Me too..lol

[@bbbbbbbbbb0]

You'd be surprised by how many famous people wish they had "normal" lives. I remember Taemin from SHINee during his solo concert remarking how his fans have progressed in their lives, finishing college, getting married and having kids while he's still in the same place. His words opened my eyes that day because I realised he was comparing himself. Just goes to show no matter who or what you are in life, we all fall victim to comparison, we all fall victim to wondering what life could have been like if we had taken a different path.

[@nixy24]

it's also give and take. If there's no Taemin of SHINee, there are no fans who are moved by his passion and confidence. He's one of their' driving force giving permission to have faith in life

[@GestaYuria]

🥺

[@bbbbbbbbbb0]

@@nixy24 exactly, I wish he knew this. He was never in the same place, he’s progressed so much and many fans look up to him. But hearing him compare himself to his fans was an eye-opener.

[@yumster7081]

People will always want what they don't have :'( Normal ppl want fame, famous ppl want to be normal.

[@alexuz93]

It's worst for kpop idols because so many of their fans do not want their idols to progress in life. They expect the idols to just be around to make music for them and entertain them and nothing more. The moment an idol does something for himself like date or start a family, they are deemed selfish and receive so much hate.

[@ace.of.space.]

i myself am jealous of bts's loving friendship, so i cannot imagine the emotional weight of having been friends with them and then having been cut so suddenly. there's a nostalgia i think many of us have for the people we bonded with through our difficult times, especially in our teens. thanks to Ji-hun for sharing his emotions and his aspirations. wishing him the best

[@SireneKalypso]

"Loving friendship" 😂😂😂

[@Sistarhyo]

@@SireneKalypso”SireneKalypso” 😂😂😂

[@SireneKalypso]

@@Sistarhyo Good job tagging, Jabriyah.

[@Sistarhyo]

@@SireneKalypso Thanks, Miss delusional.

[@khushiahmed5139]

​@@SireneKalypsoyes

[@taekook__97]

"my only goal is to be like them" made me cry, I hope he finds happiness in whatever he does

[@elithluxe7568]

Right I wish they would collab with him or ft him in a song like just include him in something together

[@proudexmuslim2354]

My goal is also to be like them.just that personality will lead me to lot of success.not being needy,not being jelous, thinking about where i should work on instead of blaming others, being funny etc.its not necessary for me to be famous like them.

[@human593]

Yes

[@SP-wg9bb]

@@elithluxe7568 yessss please

[@johannasweet1120]

@@proudexmuslim2354 same, my biggest inspiration from them is to be like them in the way that they love others, stay humble and honest, have the values and wisdom that they do, and bravely be themselves and fight for what is right despite their community telling them not to. Sure they work hard too, but it’s more than just that

[@marina_ch4536]

It must have been extremely hard for him to get over the fact that his friends would debut without him especially now where BTS is one of the most popular boy band in the world. I really hope that he’s living a good life now and he’s happy with what he has achieved in his personal life so far! I truly believe that God has a plan for all of us and maybe the fact that he didn’t get to debut with BTS might have saved him from a lot of emotional struggles!

[@Dashomin]

Yeah but when you think about it, there is a lot of people who could had been in BTS like (Iron,Basick,Reddy,Supreme Boi,Kidoh, JBJ's A-Tom, KNK Park SeungJun, Boy's Republic's Suwoong, i11evn and more.) (Unfortunately Iron hit his girlfriend multiple times and end up committing su****e These are few trainees who are supposed to be with BTS but got eliminated, dropped out, debut with other groups, or other reasons. And you know you cant constantly think about “oh i was almost in bts” because you will be miserable. You cant change things that happened and he seems like he is quite looking for the future so good for him. I wish him his best

[@misslouie6742]

I feel for him. I just wish he could meet them soon and hoping that atleast one of the members will watch this video because i feel like they really shared some great memories in the past. The fact that the members even take a picture with him on his and RM's graduation after he got cut says a lot that they really had a great relationship to each other. I'm sure the members would like to meet him as well. Those kind of memories were really hard to forget as they are part of his dream.

[@marina_ch4536]

@@misslouie6742 exactly! They shared so many precious memories together along with the fact that his dream to be a part of the group and be close to the boys wasn’t accomplished. As you said it’d be nice if someday they all get to hang out again😊

[@rini9325]

@@Dashomin Bro those other people did end up debuting, this guy didn't

[@Bblxmyg]

@Hana☆ yeah

[@sriyas9701]

I genuinely feel for him. Especially the fact that he couldn't mention the fact that he did train with the BTS members and in BigHit because BTS blew up. It was definitely hard for him to not mention his trainee days with the BTS members which he deemed was the happiest memory of his life. I really hope he can have the big party and reunion he truly desires and most of all, I wish him all the best for the life he is living now.

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON KING G DRAGON

[@acidspittingllama1865]

He didn't the happiest, he said one or some of the happiest moments in his life.

[@xintongbian]

What bothers me the most is not that he's regretting, but being rejected while he was literally a kid, imagine going to a room, full of adults, then they tell you "you're not good enough, go pack your things". There really should be an age limit on trainees.

[@Berrylucy50]

Didn’t work out, move on…….if you’re good go on your own. Rehashing cannot be goof for your mental health❤

[@ellieel2493]

The feeling of being left behind is so awful. Especially when the "what could have been" is so grand and spectacular, he must have been feeling very hopeless for a long time. For someone to have experienced such a thing against him it is truly commendable that he never resorted to blaming or hating BTS out of bitterness. He never forgot that they were his friends and he's proud of how far they've come. I really really hope this man can reach a point in his life where he is truly happy and doesn't have to regret anything from the past. He deserves the best.

[@jameshenrysmith8426]

But Satan's title is Lucifer, which is "Light Bringer", as he masquerades as an angel of light, when he isn't. Satan is actually trying to replace God. But also there's another part of the story. Whenever Satan and his demons appear in the open in masse, millions of people die.

[@Pudding_zip]

True!

[@lina-5640]

I really love your comment, well said.

[@littleripper312]

@James Henry Smith Can you shut the fukc up bro? Stop harassing everyone in the comments section and get a fcking life holy shit. Also take your meds.

[@hellojunes2778]

🤧💔 i feel that

[@kookie5106]

" I am now an intern at the korean veterans health service. And I'm just QUIETLY working at an office ". That hit me hard. Having had dreams of spot light and deafening fan-cheers, and ending up at an quiet office place... isn't how he must have expected it. Is this how life usually turns up? I'm not sure what kind of a closure he had with his whole trainee journey, but I hope he finds something that races his heart, and sets passion into his soul again.....ITs NeVEr TOO latE .... Good luck buddy ❤️

[@HarjitKaur-xn5cw]

I agree...but yeah a lot of people arent actually doing a job that they dreamt of. I am one as well. He said he could have gone to a different company but he liked the BTS members and all the other trainees. I hope that BTS hang around with him again...well rn its a little difficult to get in touch again.

[@izzy8246]

@@HarjitKaur-xn5cw ofc it's difficult. BTS are worldwide stars and incredibly busy.There are many guys that didn't make the cut,I'm sure bts didn't stay in touch with many of them and who can blame them.

[@attentioneonnie3405]

It's not not late to dream again, I was literally tearing up watching this, behind successive of the idol , there are these people who cry and barely holding on to the thought they're not good enough, and that is hard ,

[@whatever6344]

tbh he might have made it if he auditioned for some other agency...but he wanted to go for *only* bts so he end up in a quiet office🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ according to me if a person fail at first then he should try for it atleast 2 more times!! Giving up without thinking twice will make you regret your whole life and this is what happened with him 🙂

[@PoonamYadav-xp8gr]

@@whatever6344 he was 18, maybe family would have said (asian parents) to not to audition coz after the age of 18 the life starts the real race not the school one

[@cherrie9618]

almost is the most heart breaking word for real "i was almost there" "he/she almost loved me" "i almost did it" "i almost debuted"

[@Timbone07]

Given all the suicides of successful people. I would say he dodged a bullet. I think he is being political. He would get attacked by BTS fans if he does not choose his words wisely

[@jimbles5071]

I almost shat myself.

[@kevintong88]

that's why , got a name song "almost is never enough"

[@axellfonz]

@@Timbone07 that's life

[@Timbone07]

@@axellfonz Given the suicides of so-called successful contemporaries like Sulli and Hara. I say he is doing well for himself. The So called success is not all its cracked out to be

[@stef_wtf]

One of the hardest things in life is letting go of what could have been. We often grief too much on the life we wish we had and the accomplishments that we forget to enjoy the life we actually have. This interview hurt my heart because I know all too well how it is to live with the regret of "could've and should've"... YET I admire this man, he seems genuine and I'm so glad his heart is pure and sincere when it comes to the boys. He doesn't envy their money or fame, he envies the family like friendship they have and only wishes he was still part of it. My sincere and best wishes to him, and I hope one day he gets to hang out with them and eat fried chicken like that night he went to their dorm. May the boys from BTS be able to make time to see him at least once and help him be the happiest again.

[@madeinbusanjkjm]

If this happened to me it would absolutely crush my soul. It speaks of the strenght of this man's character that he is carrying on with his life so well. When he was saying how they told him he was cut from the group it made me feel like it wasn't even the case that he was actually "not good enough". It was probably some other reason that had nothing to do with him. A part of me wishes he would go to a different agency and find success somewhere else but this unfortunate thing with his mother probably made him stop. It's interesting how, for some of us, all of the starts allign to prevents us from succeeding. He was just unlucky. I don't believe in fate or destiny but sometimes it does feel like some people were just destined for greatness and the rest of us were not. When I was a kid I was told "just work hard and you will be successful" but that is not always the case. Jihun worked hard and was on the right path and he still didn't make it. It just goes to show that hard work alone is not enough. I like how he said that he doesn't envy BTS because they're rich or famous but because they have a bond, a togetherness. What I envy BTS the most is not their money or fame either but the fact that they have made their dreams come true. They have purpose in their lives. Most of us go through life without any purpose, searching for meaning but never finding it. And with our dreams broken or forgotten. But BTS are living their dream every single day and that is something we all crave for in a way.

[@finlyl6597]

I agree with you. It just always isn't meant to be right for everyone.

[@Hash9980]

It’s definitely got nothing to do with how hard working someone is. There are only a few people in the world compared to the rest of us who are crazy rich, or crazy famous, or crazy beautiful, it’s just a fact we have to accept. Only some people are made for “greatness” doesn’t mean the rest aren’t successful. This man here is a perfect example of that.

[@aldazbeth]

I totally agree with you. I feel the same.

[@madeinbusanjkjm]

@@Hash9980 I mean in a way he himself measures success. He said himself that his dream was to be a singer and he is now pursuing a youtube career because he always craved to be at least a little bit famous. Otherwise I think he has a nice life and he also seems to have a great personality. But personal success is different for all of us and I got a feeling like he wanted more out of life.

[@solsin9386]

My feelings are always same as you that God just chose some people to be great in this world , some are destined to be but we should always work hard and never stop throwing effort, may be God would just change the mind and also added us in the list of destined to be great coz God only helps the one who helps themselves, and people who worked hard, they are always able to melt God's heart so whether we are destined or not.. Just never give up and always do efforts atleast we will have the satisfaction that we tried and never give up and it's the bad decision of bighit to not add him even after knowing how he's mom wasn't healthy and he's still away from her only coz of her dream, big hit did bad & inhuman to him by not making him 8th member.. He's the definition of strong

[@Ifrdontknowhattosay]

"before they blew up, I used to tell people how I was a trainee in big hit, after they become so popular I no longer told people about it" man this really is respect, this dude deserves a lot more attention. It broke me, I know how jealousy of them being together feels like, you are really an angel for not breaking them apart.

[@lunarialoonatic]

@@TikTokisGay877 imagine using gay as an insult and thinking you’re SO cool for it

[@Footie4ever]

And he did a vice show about it.

[@TikTokisGay877]

@@lunarialoonatic bruh what??😂

[@nezukoshinobu5222]

@@TikTokisGay877 imagine being 15 and still using your moms phone

[@Omar-kl3xp]

He then later told anyone about it lol

[@janerogers8201]

His statement: when I got cut, I could’ve gone to another agency but I didn’t because I liked Big Hit so much...says a lot about Big Hit and its people. I wish him much success in life.

[@salmarahmatia19]

This

[@rintyani_kook]

Glad to know that he also has the simplicity and pure heart like his old BTS friends, he could had been a great idol like the others. "My biggest goal is to throw a massive party with everyone from my training days", hopefully one day he can make it happen.

[@avanisingh3559]

I THINK, WE SHOULD BE PROUD OF HIM BECAUSE HE IS NOT BITTER ABOUT THEM EVEN THOUGH HE COULD BE WHERE BTS IS TODAY. I AM FEELING PROUD AS I SEE HIM IN THE INTERVIEW, THAT IS HOW PEOPLE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE. HE IS AMAZING. I WISH HE GETS EVERYTHING HE WANTS NOW.

[@beepidibopidiboo146]

@GORETTI Ukuza HAHAHAHAHAHZHJSJZZNSIS tru

[@sew_gal7340]

Even if he is bitter we would never know, he has a lot of regrets.

[@pockiiboba494]

@James Henry Smith bro ur so weird 💀💀 literally nobody is possessed calm down 😭😭

[@ThatGirlJD]

My question is would they be as successful with different people?

[@Floochimochi4543]

@@ThatGirlJD meanwhile in the parallel universe...

[@softlatae1926]

As a 2014 ARMY I totally agree with the part when he said that "he didn't thought that they'll became that big" cause it's true, when they debuted they had a lot against them and 2014-2015 where hard times specially with all the EXO controversy but it's really nostalgic and beautiful to see them become this big and being like a family and I hope that all the trainees are living a good life.

[@lookingforthebestdancecove5634]

Same here 2014 ARMY. i didint think BTS get this big but at a certain point i thought to myself they could be worldwide group after knowing tons of european ARMYs rooting for them

[@sam-fc9ie]

Omg!! An army since 2014!? Wow so nice to see someone supporting our boys since rookie years and still an army😭 many people get bored or leave them and fandom but i felt so happy reading this. I guess few are still left who are supporting from starting and still an army. Thank you for always staying beside boys. I hope you get first row tickets to concert.

[@skindewy]

@@lookingforthebestdancecove5634 ^♡^

[@produsultana]

as a 2014 army, i agree too. i didnt think bts would blow up but they did

[@Yeonbin]

i was a early 2016 army when it was just hyyh era and i never thought they would get this big too but i knew they were different from others thats why im so proud and i cry sometimes when they win awards bc they truly deserve it

[@sofaskate]

Wow I'm so glad I stumbled across this. In 2016 I auditioned in a very large Korean entertainment company as a trainee to be a singer-performer. I remember the day that I got the email from the proctors telling me that I made the first round, and that they would want to see me again. It wasn't trainee-status, but after 4 auditions, I finally got a call back. This felt like something was finally looking up - for someone who wanted to perform and sing and feel represented as an Asian guy. They told me to sing the same song as last time, but now there was a couple of other guys in the room, along with a rather popular choreographer from Korea there. I only probably sang for 30 seconds, and then they asked me how old I was. I was 19 at the time - and that's when they told me, "Actually, you sing well, dance well, and look the part. You're what we are looking for in a trainee, but I have to be honest - you're just about a couple years too old for us to take you. We need someone who's like you but younger so that we'd have time to train." Of course - I knew that as a hunch because as a 19 year old, I also knew many kpop idols began their *careers* at that age. I sort of knew I was a bit old. Flash forward a couple years, and I'm producing music freelance, and all my friends are always saying things like "Wow youre so kpop style" "Wow youre so cool looking now" But little did they know that those words, however gracious and harmless it was to the lips that uttered - striked me down and reminded me of a life that could have been but never was. I now work a regular job, just like Ji-hun ci, at a Korean American bank, in the IT department. I only sing at church now. :) No regrets, but just thought I'd share.

[@truelyme0]

Wow... Just being at very mature age you already being rejected... This a bit sad yet, hey you don't need to be in certain industry or company to start your dreams! You can always start in any platforms and being indie singers song writer! Plus! Being indie mean more freedom, you can creat you song in any style you want rap, jazz, or classic kpop hey it's your music afterall!

[@clichepuffeatingdiaries]

You're so strong!! I hope you are happy in life !

[@Neolithika]

Thank you for sharing your story with us.

[@destroyriri]

:((((

[@OfficerSuperman_she-her]

This was really touching and inspiring but, simultaneously sad. I pray you get the courage to go after your dream again and also obtain the level of recognition, respect, fulfillment, and happiness you want and deserve. Thank you for taking the time to share your story. God bless.🙏🏾💙

[@funcop2354]

I feel so bad for him . Instead of taking it to a wrong side he still takes pride in them and doesn’t have hate against them. I know how it feels seeing your friends succeed and you don’t without them. He had a go at being a trainee which is a good thing!. So proud of ji !

[@jammyyy1652]

I love his vibe and the fact that he isn't bitter about it. Being a trainee isn't easy at all and it's sad that he didn't get to debut but I hope he achieves his new goals.

[@RobertAndersonSalesRep]

yep, it's very sad. I will be the same if I refused this opportunity. Sometime we cannot know where fate will lead our in.

[@meca4545]

Wait there were two rooms and he slept in one room with 6 of the bts members? Does that mean jin slept in the other room?

[@lorevival]

@@meca4545 or maybe in another dorm ? or he wasn't in a dorm ? idk

[@sofofy]

@@meca4545 their manager slept on the other room, iirc

[@hamna647]

I agree..I wish him the same too!

[@al-xz3zp]

this makes me think about how healthy of an environment bighit must have been for their ex-trainees to come out still well-rounded and not holding any bitterness inside them. he even said that his trainee years were the happiest years of his life. mr. ji-hun i wish you all the best in life and i hope you get to hold that party with your friends soon!!! 💗 this was a really good watch. this speaks volumes about your character and also the character of every BTS member

[@rachellepaja4544]

he just sincerely wanted to debut with his friends and not debut just for the fame and money :((

[@al-xz3zp]

@@rachellepaja4544 i’ve come across his videos on twitter a few times and he’s always been so sweet and supportive towards bts :( it makes me feel so warm aaaa i want him to meet them again!!

[@ashhadrien9097]

I just feel like its because they had each other. going thru hardships of molding teenagers to be this perfect idol, coming home to people that you can call your friends was the best part for him and probably others too. him still seeing them as these boys from back just shows me his heart you know

[@carrotorcarat2608]

Bighit as a company is absolutely shit. It was the trainees, the idols and bts that made it a good place for him or anyone else. There always have been allegations how bighit managers mistreat bts. And armys would always defend bighit and bang pd saying they fire toxic employees and all. But they forget the company hired them in the first place and fires only when it becomes a public issue. I can go on how flawed bighit is.

[@Almond.stars666]

@@carrotorcarat2608 well from videos bts seems to be comfortable with the staff and ceo of the company but I dunno know too much about bighit themselves.Do you have sources that says what you just said?

[@elle5305]

when he said he regrets not being able to simply hang out with them, that broke my heart :(

[@samyir26]

I swear I want to make bts see this so they can hang out together at least once again 😭

[@BLUE-oi4kc]

I want BTS to atleast meet them up (the other trainees that they used to hang out before) just like what they did to Tony (they meet him up privately)

[@shivangiagrawal2665]

It means he genuinely enjoyed their friendship....

[@jinswifeu952]

Do you know his yt channel?

[@euphoriya09]

@@shivangiagrawal2665 Yep

[@AMA_LIVE]

I hope this guy can have a good relationship with bts member in the future like when he was trainee

[@praveenbabhulkar8037]

Yeah really

[@16SamB]

"If I had made the group, I don't think they would have been as famous as they are now" that's so touching for an ex-trainee to say that. It only shows that they have respected and love BTS. They don't have bitterness in life. I hope and pray for their individual success and happiness in life. For sure BTS wish them well too.

[@hmime5744]

that says so much about his personality. i wish him success

[@nthuthukomdluli1052]

Why are y'all K pop fans being nice ,most of the time U guys are rude

[@mann7298]

​@@nthuthukomdluli1052 lmao. kpop fans are rude when you're rude to them. they arent just rude for fun, what are you getting at lol

[@quainntrelle]

thats honestly so sad

[@quainntrelle]

@@nthuthukomdluli1052 we're only rude to people who are rude back

[@justhuman3424]

I feel it when he says "I never thought they would go that big." I was a fan from the moment they debuted and I remember everyone in school still thought kpop during that time wasn't cool. I even went to their concert way back in 2014 and then eventually I got over fangirling because I had to focus on university. Now, I see news about them whenever I'm on my social media and all. I'm really happy I was there when they were starting and I'm glad BTS achieved the goals they have always wanted. They truly were geeks, I could tell from how they act during the concert Red Bullet that I attended. I remember even saying to myself that Jungkook sounded so young in person. Time flies truly. I'm happy for BTS and I'm happy for Ji-hun.

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON IS KING

[@irenejover4316]

@James Henry Smith what the fuck is wrong with you?

[@koithefish5483]

@James Henry Smith that comment was unnecessary

[@kichop]

@James Henry Smith weirdo alert

[@zoi_i]

@James Henry Smith that was really unnecessary man. Live a normal live and seek help

[@indianberzerk6764]

I don't know why but this was so painful to watch. I can't imagine the pain and sadness mans going through. But even after all the pain, he's still holding on and sounds so humble. Plus when he said that he wasn't jealous of their fame or wealth but the fact that they get to stay together, that shit hit hard. Imagine not being able to see your friends again because they got famous. I hope his life isn't all gray and he isn't lonely.

[@jameshenrysmith8426]

But Satan's title is Lucifer, which is "Light Bringer", as he masquerades as an angel of light, when he isn't. Satan is actually trying to replace God. But also there's another part of the story. Whenever Satan and his demons appear in the open in masse, millions of people die.

[@RaiLCyuuute]

@James Henry Smith Asian countrys usually always take the best and have no issues with leaving out the rest with lower performances. Kinda soulless. It must feel depressing to live there

[@DccAnh]

@James Henry Smith No they're trash

[@DccAnh]

@@RaiLCyuuute That's depressing ? That's normal, every kind of industry will want to have the best to work for them, that's just basic common sense, it's like mother nature, only the fittest survive, we aren't snowflake like westerners.

[@parkjeongbin9574]

reported ur comment

[@enthuse1000]

Wow he made it to the top 30 why did he stop singing? I’d love to hear him sing!!

[@zoyxxxx]

My heart hurt for this man when he said- "I am not jealous of their money or their fame. Its just that they get to stay together. I am jealous of that. I just regret not being able to hangout with them."

[@farhanamim2010]

he got me crying... 🥺🥺🥺 i can feel the pain...🥺😔

[@tomris225]

yeah sure

[@Kimchi7758-j4s]

@@tomris225 what you got a problem?

[@samc1889]

💔🥺🤧

[@BPcheck0_0]

@@Kimchi7758-j4s It's just like why crying???? Like you guys are not five don't cry for everything... People saying "made me cryyy" for slightly emotional stuff are like why?? I get it when its really sad, but for slightly emotional moments, it's just not worth it...

[@percycat213]

When he said his mum collapsed due to the stress of him being cut from the team, i felt his pain. It is such a terrible feeling when you think you've disappointed your parents. Hope mum feels better and is proud of him now.

[@BeJungkook]

*I love his vibe and the fact that he isn’t bitter about it. Being a trainee isn’t easy at all and it’s sad that he didn’t get to debut but I hope he achieves his new goals*

[@meong6386]

SOME OF THEM WHO TRAINED WITH BTS > kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHW4c6d4nrl3e6s

[@lydren]

@@meong6386 u lying

[@sumayyahadetunmbi4347]

Fr

[@dontknowwhattodo3206]

@@kizryuver she isn't saying that the man in the video is lying she wants to say that the link @meong gave is fake

[@kizryuver]

@@dontknowwhattodo3206 yeah ik that they were talking about the link and not the person and when I checked the link i thought the person painted in there was xtrainee (or may be she is/she isn't since language didn't seem Korean but k-pop also has ppl from other countries so idk) but now that I think about it they could have just pasted the wrong link accidentally or it's a click bait spam Either way i m just saying the question needs more explanation eg. How does the link relates to xtrainees etc/if the link is a accidental mispaste/if it's an clickbait etc than just one short statement which can be confusing.. But since i understand that there could be something else it's ok I guess..i ll edit my previous comment and ask em that or delete altogether so hopefully it isn't confusing for the person.

[@kid-ava]

it's sad that hi-jun got cut from the group and I don't want this to sound dismissive, but I hope he realizes he's in a much better place now. he has more freedom to date, smoke, have his own opinions, dress how he wants, say what he wants, etc. it's unfortunate that his friendship with bts was cut short (and hopefully they can catch up one day), but there's still a little good that came from this

[@studioskim3]

He sounds like a genuine person. As he's telling his story, he's saying it so nonchalantly, but you can see in his eyes the regret. He did everything right, but yet he was removed from the group. That's genuinely so sad because he sounds so kind and could fit well with the members. Wishing him happiness, kindness, more importantly acceptance and appreciation in whatever he pursues.

[@indiasuperclean6969]

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[@Sierooworks]

@@indiasuperclean6969 poop

[@C2O4]

@@indiasuperclean6969 Poo in the loo

[@ko-Daegu]

@@Sierooworks racists S. Korean

[@ishhaatt569]

@@indiasuperclean6969 we all know you’re trying to get people to hate India so stop embarrassing yourself and leave. No Indian would ever talk like that. Chutiye.

[@diamond_0613]

"that time was the happiest memory of my life" it was his hyyh, his youth, his 'most beautiful moment in life'. :'(

[@sudea7]

STOP MY HEART😭😭😭

[@lucia_btm]

😭 You hit something in my heart 😭😭

[@youraveragemusicperson2176]

Oh... :((((

[@runchranda.8541]

Es verdad :(

[@24ksparkles23]

*Places stop sign in the middle of the road* excuse me but I'm gonna need you to stop before there's an emotional accident

[@ayishanehala8655]

When the second friend said ‘ if i had made to the group , i don’t think they would have been as famous as they are now’ , it really hurt me when he said that. I have heard people say that we should rewrite our fate , but I think everything is already written and we just live according to it , it just some believe that we can rewrite. BTS are fated to be together and to be successful and I’m happy. Not always hardwork pays off but we also need some luck and we should be fated to it, or else it just become bitter memories. I hope these two people find their happiness and be successful in their life. All the best!!☺️

[@sam-wk4vm]

Exactly ... I'm totally agree with you

[@ML-mu7gl]

Well said!

[@namjoonvsonion333]

Yep I just feel about them wish more succes in their future

[@landinh13]

I also very much agree with everything you said here. It is very sad to hear them admit those realities, but it is definitely all about the right timing and the right luck. I feel like BTS are definitely fated to be together, and through a miracle against all odds, became extremely successful. I'm sure there are so many trainees like them who share the same sentiments and morals that BTS do and are just as good a person as any of the members, but it's really all about luck and timing. I honestly could totally see him being successful as a BTS member in a way, and it's sad to think "what if". I'm glad he has found peace with this and is proud of his old friends' accomplishments. May he be just as happy and successful in his own way, and I hope he gets to meet with them one day.

[@introvertedaz9963]

You have a weird outlook on fate... if we can rewrite it then it doesn't exist in the first place.

[@nathanscore]

i wish jihoon the best. it's not like i was ever a trainee so i can't exactly say i relate to him, but in high school i was in a "special" art school, in a dorm, and all of my friends and i dreamed of becoming artists. those dorm memories are some of the most precious things i have. most of my friends went on to become amazing artists, some working in animation, being tattoo artists, comic book artists, etc. when i left the dorm to go to another city and pursue graphic design, that's when i had to be hospitalized and "give up" on my dream. it wasn't only my dream, but the dream we all shared. i still feel weird, i'm still in contact with most of them but while they're tracing their paths as artists my news are often "i had to get surgery for this" or "i went back to the hospital for that". the situation is different from jihoon's but i still relate to him somehow. i would like to go back to the old dorms and spend an evening with all of us together just having fun and having that free spirit that characterizes adolescence, not thinking about the "what ifs" and the hardships of life but just the fun of youth. i hope jihoon gets to invite everyone from this trainee period and can catch up with his old friends!

[@Lucini91]

I hope you will soon recover from your health issues, so that you can start again building your path :)

[@nathanscore]

@@Lucini91 thank you so much ❤️

[@catherinethecatlike]

This. I relate 100%. That’s literally what happened to me. To me the fact that illnesses is what robbed us of our youth and dreams just makes it worse, because (compared to those who are fully able bodied) there’s a much lower number of things we can actually do in life because of it. When my health really started to decline I did my best to hide it so everyone was shocked when all of a sudden I needed surgery and missed 3 months of school. It’s always sad when someone’s dream or life plan doesn’t pan out how they hoped, I’m sorry you’re in the same situation. I hope you find something that you love and are good at that you can do! I still haven’t found anything yet, but maybe one day I will.

[@nathanscore]

@@catherinethecatlike thank you for sharing this with me, this means a lot and makes me feel less alone 💗

[@kittenmimi5326]

This needs to be done more often, the market is too oversaturated with "success stories" that are sometimes fake. We rarely get to hear about millions of others that don't make it. Thank you for the insight, vice

[@ofakala6974]

Its the same globally...THE VOICE, AGT?...some are lucky and some needs to man up and move on, its life....

[@N0t.Vincent.Charbonneau]

It's a common fact that out of all trainees only 1% actually get a chance to debut. It's not just about talent. It's about what you can offer that the other thousands of trainees can't.

[@BedroomPianist]

It's a lot easier to get someone to talk about their greatest successes than their worst failures.

[@cauveryvr.6223]

@@BedroomPianist exactly..

[@thatspiritthingthatfollows4229]

@@BedroomPianist It's almost frowned upon when someone just straight up fails & don't get the "positive side" in their journey. Let's be honest, we fail more than we succeed & there's even times where we can't succeed & that's something that should be shown rather than success stories that brings false hope.

[@indahenggar6640]

he has a big heart, not successful does not necessarily fail. even he gracefully wants to support his friend. From here I learned that everyone's portion is different, we can live happily and become great people in our own way

[@katarinavitaz]

Yup! He has a lion heart.

[@jordanyoung7135]

Wow, beautifully said.

[@noposguau1288]

I think you used the wrong wording bestie ! he’s successful in his own right and deserve as much attention as any other human being on earth :)

[@indahenggar6640]

@@noposguau1288 sorry in advance. my vocabulary is very bad. Thank you for clarifying the meaning of my comment

[@ethelpearlquino7245]

He said he didn’t envy them for being famous, he envied them for still being together. That hits different 💜

[@bellafairy9747]

One thing as a Muslim I always believe is that if I didn't get anything it was never meant for me ... and was never written for me ... cause perhaps somewhere it would have been proved to be bad for me ... and it really helps on stress depression and regret ...

[@simirankumar7605]

a very positive way of going ahead with your life. I feel really bad for him though ://

[@bellafairy9747]

​@@simirankumar7605 yeah I also feel bad ... but think positively he might not be fated to be one ... if he was he would never had left ... and to think of it's good for him cause he didn't go through stress and depression like many kpop idols have ... that would have been scary...😬

[@swajju]

We all are humans first ,,, WHY U PEOPLE ALWAYS STUCK YOUR MUSLIM ANGLE 🗿

[@codebreaker87]

​​@@swajjuwhy you are being phobic to Muslims , lol grow up, she already said as a Muslim others might not flw the religion so they wont know

[@feral_kit]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@swajjuwe all are humans first ,,, WHY U SO MEAN AND BIGOTED 🗿

[@mamobee]

I can't imagine the pain of training for several years and then not making it to the final cut for debut. These trainees dedicate so much of their youth for the chance to debut and many of them don't make it. It probably hurts to see their friends who did make debut get to experience everything together while you've been left behind. Training is really intense, and the trainees grow very close. It'd be like if your group of best friends moved on without you :(

[@PUETmusic]

This is happen in football too

[@anpdgbe]

Reconnecting must be next to impossible too, their lives are so different that they wouldn’t be able to relate to one another on the same level anymore

[@jameshenrysmith8426]

But Satan's title is Lucifer, which is "Light Bringer", as he masquerades as an angel of light, when he isn't. Satan is actually trying to replace God. But also there's another part of the story. Whenever Satan and his demons appear in the open in masse, millions of people die.

[@keibutindenial]

@@jameshenrysmith8426 dude wtf

[@chengvizcarra8179]

Agree.. imagine all your hard work go to waste :( I can see and feel his pain and regrets but it is what it is, things happen for a reason. Maybe he is destined for something far greater than just being famous or a kpop idol.

[@aykajer]

Him to his friends: "Are you debuting?" "Will you really be called Bulletproof Boy Scouts?" pain, that hurts

[@wisono7857]

Straight to the military draft.......

[@looooop5989]

i think he did that in a funny way not actualy meaning it

[@RaiLCyuuute]

poor guy. i feel bad for him. It's even worse after hearing that he pursued a normal career afterwards and didn't try joining any other groups. He surely had a boundary to them and couldn't move on to other people because of how loyal he is. Really sad punishment imo.

[@achii5251]

It makes me emotional seeing the ex-BTS trainees saying all of those things that even further proves that BTS are meant to be together, it was their fate. They have very genuine personalities, they all deserve the best. I wish them all the luck and success for their life going forward. Mr. Kim Ji-hun, you really earned my respect, all of the ex-BTS trainees. I wish for your success in life and I hope that you achieve all of your goals. Stay humble and don't give up on life. Fighting!

[@kath4544]

I like how him treat BTS like his bro not get some jealous and some Feud with they all proud of him😭💜

[@Michaelhehe]

didnt one of the ppl that almost debuted in bts beat his girlfriend?

[@Michaelhehe]

i remember reading an article about it and i heard he passed away. pls correct me if im wrong

[@kath4544]

@@Michaelhehe jinjja? Really? This really fun to talk🤣

[@bangladeshiarmyforever]

@@Michaelhehe Yes, but I forgot his name

[@ainomie]

There are so many reasons why a trainee can be cut from the team, talent aside, it can also be minor issues about the group concept, members' position overlap, etc. That's why my heart goes out for him, glad to know he's not letting go of his dream, even just for a little bit. I'm glad that he got to spend happy days with Bangtan as close friends, I'm sure they'd be rooting him on as well 💜

[@bangtansista6273]

i appreciated your consider .... there r a lot reasons why. let us wish the trainees doing great and their journey must be better

[@arlainerenacia-bruce2316]

I remember reading an article about BTS training days. V and Jungkook would cry every time a trainee is being cut from the group. I hope this gentleman achieves his goal in life. May the force be with you. Fighting! 💪🏻

[@moimoi2010able]

Thats never be article like that

[@TaeBaeee]

Well it doesn't matter if there was such an article or not. But what @arlaine said is correct. v and rm and Jungkook said it themselves in a reality show that they would feel scared and cry EVERYTIME one of the trainees got a call

[@HarjitKaur-xn5cw]

@@moimoi2010able well one thing is for sure that jk cried when jhope wanted to leave then he didnt cause of jk.

[@navpreetkaur8220]

@@HarjitKaur-xn5cw WAIT WHATT, why’d jhope wanna leave?

[@HarjitKaur-xn5cw]

@@navpreetkaur8220 I dont know. I think it was because the company was in a bad financial Situation. BUT THIS IS ONLY ME INTERPRETING what it could be. I dont remember anymore. It was before the debut days

[@madxinthebox]

I could only imagine how he felt when BTS started getting big. To see your friends who trained with you for years slowly reaching the dreams you all dreamt together and you're doing remotely different from what you originally wanted. It must have hurt but I truly applaud him for being so humble all throughout the video. I wish him all the happiness in the world and may he be successful in the path he's walking now. 💜

[@human593]

Yes💜

[@prajna-satheeshbs4519]

The pain wants me want to throw up

[@StellasLive]

Yess I have that same experience, I wanted to be a fashion designer since I was a kid, and one of my friend want to become one too after she discovers k-pop. My family is poor and we could not afford to a fashion college because it's expensive for us, and since my friend families is rich, she wet to fashion college since 2017. Now she's a designer and a fashion teacher.. I'm working at a retail shop just to earn daily needs.It kinda hurts seeing someone achieve your dreams and you be out here just doing stuff you don't like and being paid little amaount... But after all I couldn't be bitter towards my friend because she's done nothing wrong, this is how life is, some get fortune/lucky, while some just live to work for other's dreams.

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON KING KING

[@sophieh.4097]

@@StellasLive I hope you’re okay

[@spring_ginger]

Namjoon once said there were about 30 trainees who entered and left the dorm. All of them worked hard to become members of BTS. They were sad if there were trainees who had to leave because they were eliminated. At this point I came to understand that the 7 members of BTS are talented people who have been selected during tiring and stressful of trainee period. Every BTS member is important. I've read before that there are some BTS ex-trainees that don't live well, I'm glad that there are also BTS ex-trainees who live life with positive thoughts. Fighting Jihun and Jihwan.

[@flyushkifly]

I was thinking of the same thing Namjoon talked about. How they eventually just got used to people leaving. I wonder what would have happened if they had the money to retain the others to form another type of group.

[@crystalsnow8332]

When bang pd was announced that he want to change bts into an idol group. All bts trainee leaving except NJ, SG and JH. I really want to know what made them stay in bighit especially for NJ and SG since both of them are rapper.

[@GIGI_XG]

You can feel his sincerity and pureness. I hope life treats you well, Jihoon!

[@juliennees]

wow, i can't even imagine how it must've felt "being left behind", the fact that he is being so mature about this is really something praiseworthy

[@studioherald]

We just uploaded an interview with Ji-hun, including his thoughts on this docu. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZPMYptteZ13oqM

[@KatarinaGirl]

It's the only way to be an adult in anything. Opportunities come and go in this world. We must know we are good on the inside and move forward as best we can. It would be cool if he did a video performing now because his story is remarkable. He would get tons of viewers and hits and most likely succeed differently. If he's still got those singing skills, he should direct himself in a video. I mean, why not? It would be interesting.

[@MarianaSouza101]

Must had years of therapy

[@bhaavyabatra6345]

This was so eye-opening. It makes you see the other side of the trainees who didn't make it in the group. It must be such a bitter-sweet feeling for them. To be happy to see your friends becoming so successful but also sad that you aren't with them.

[@kelly-nt3bw]

not to be dramatic but this would be literally my villain backstory and he's talking about this so comfortably and with such respect for bts??? i just have to respect him for that edit: I didn't expect for this comment to get so much attention, some of yall are taking it way too seriously: if you don't like the joke just move on, no need to tell me how cringe I am :) just be kind, remember that behind every comment there is a real person

[@Lisforlion]

😂

[@SakiCZ93]

In front of camera where you show your name and face, you dont wanna be villain stand against famous BTS tbh :)

[@silverianne8]

@@SakiCZ93 ikr😂 when he said "i don't envy them for their fame &money now, i envy them coz I didn't get to hangout w/ them anymore" I KINDA CALL BS. Specially Money, he missed the chance on money lol, aside from dream loss, money is enviable enough

[@wallrrusslord4779]

@@silverianne8 money isn’t everything. You’ll learn that someday

[@usoppr8169]

Ongggg, I would be so frustrated

[@vintagesoul1608]

Just imagine BTS watching this and contact him and hangout with him like they used to back in time when they all were trainees ... And telling him that they are proud of him and they are always there to support him and they're still good friends >>> 🥺💜✨ As an BTS army i wanna say that I'm very proud of you .. we need humans like you more in this planet , you're so selfless and humble . Best luck for your future , we purple you 💜 Ji-hun

[@k-bop988]

Ur comment should be pinned cuz we'll agree✨

[@SHREYA_30]

But Now unfortunately members have become attitudeful especially BTS'S V....

[@vintagesoul1608]

@@SHREYA_30 it's just your imagination dear .. BTS were respectfull & humble and they still are and I'm sure they will be ... It's just you don't know them properly ... And about tae do I really need to explain how kind he is .. if you're a true army then you probably should know how much of a kind soul they are.. anyways don't say such things about them when you don't know anything about them

[@SHREYA_30]

@@vintagesoul1608 The way you are talking seems like you are their neighbor....

[@vintagesoul1608]

@@SHREYA_30 well , you don't need to be thier neighbor to know them [ wish I would 👀 ]

[@richie6799]

this was actually so sad and heartbreaking to watch. imagine "wasting" your youth and seeing all your bestfriends living your shared dreams without you. not even the fame but just seeing them all the time and constantly being reminded of your lost friendships. you can tell that everything theyre saying took years to convince themselves that this was for the best and to be at peace. these guys just miss thier friends and have to see them everywhere whilst they probably know that their friends probably dont have the time to think about them. literally heart breaking. i really hope these guys find the fulfilment they deserve.

[@emma-lj6cg]

it's heartbreaking, it made me cry but i don't think it's a waste of youth. as you can see at how he was telling his trainee days with BTS, his face was genuinely lighting up and i can totally see that he treasure his memories with BTS. it just suck that he got cut off and wasn't able to make more memories with his bestfriends he shared his youth with ☹

[@lemonstrangler]

no way he wasted his youth, not everyone gets to even train like this. i bet he had a lot of fun when he was growing up

[@lemonstrangler]

@@emma-lj6cg this is why you need to look for other friends lol

[@emma-lj6cg]

@@lemonstrangler sorry but i don’t need to look for “other friends” because the people who are in my life takes good care of me, and i hope you are too lol

[@richie6799]

@@lemonstrangler kpop industrie is literally notorius for being abusive, isolating and destrctive. the training is only worth it when theyve made it. i empathise with this coz my sister did ballet and that in itself was already extremely strict and she gave up a lot of her childhood for it. the standards alone for that were insane so i cant even imagine what itd be like in the kpop industrie.

[@dstvry]

He’s so strong and optimistic. But I can imagine how hurt he must have been 😢 but still he moved on and is doing well. Fighting, Ji-hun!!

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON IS KING

[@dstvry]

Wth is wrong with the people commenting under my comment? 🥴

[@p.priyadarshini9146]

@@dstvry I don't believe they're people... 😂😂😂

[@monaleesa3397]

@@p.priyadarshini9146May be they are Demon Slayers😂😂😂

[@p.priyadarshini9146]

@@monaleesa3397 😂

[@Lightning_bug1397]

To ARMYs who don’t know about him.. You know the story of pre-debut Namgi throwing clothes at each other during a fight and the story of the members making Yoongi lunch for his exam was something Jihoon shared with us a few years ago via his channel

[@lia00123]

What his channel name ?

[@laurenlerma9360]

@@lia00123 kzbin.info%EB%B9%9B%ED%9B%88bitoon 빛훈 Bitoon

[@nethu6577]

aww- he is really a good person and looks like a nice guy honestly

[@TheXandraPanda]

Link to video?

[@lia00123]

@shrishti i found it kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2Tcon6cd9R5oNk

[@afanofgrammynomineeartists]

it's truly amazing that he didn't let himself or was jealous but instead had a genuine smile when he was talking about how he spent time with other bts members. really proud of him and other trainees! you guys did amazing and i really hope you all have a successful life ahead of you. - with alot of love from army

[@bewiahfbei]

i haven’t seen many people talking about this, but the part where he said his mom fainted due to the stress of him getting cut was one of the saddest parts in my opinion. it’s one thing to fail, but disappointing the people in your life who support and cheer for you is so much more heartbreaking and i can’t imagine the guilt, regret and sadness he must’ve felt.

[@pessimistkai5569]

Welcome to the Asian homes.

[@bria7885]

I don't think it was disappointment more upset for her son

[@penultimania4295]

that's one dramatic b1tch if im honest.

[@dinonuggetsaregood]

Omg I can't imagine how he must've felt back then. The fact that he wasn't able to debut with his friends. I really hope he gets to meet the members again. A reunion? He's a really nice guy.

[@trixter_g]

I hope one day, these guys have a get together or a reunion. BTS remains humble and it will sure make the trainees happy to see them again and just talk about the old days.

[@EIIy]

Being humble or not doesn't change the fact that being a global superstar changes your views on life. I'm not sure this reunion would be as simple unfortunately

[@dineshchandra6590]

How contrasting is this..one side there's Taehyung who went for his friend's audition and ended being the part of group and the other people were so close to this opportunity yet lost it..!😮‍💨 Life is so unpredictable..!

[@hamna647]

I hope he gets to meet them again and throw the party with everyone from his training days! I wish him all the best and goodluck for the future ❣️

[@safa7364]

@@Anoniem- yeah

[@bito_on94]

I also hope that day comes🙏❤

[@AnhMai-nz9ur]

@@Anoniem- blackpink is a group from Big 3 company and they already have a good company background. There have been many successful senior groups and influenced the company to some extent. DONT COMPARE WITH BTS BECAUSE THEY 'RE A LOT OF TOUGHER .Debut from a small company, owe a large amount of money, live in the basement, all when they debut, they have to make and produce music by themselves. BTS's journey has been tougher than any group in Big3. That's why BTS deserves more success than anyone else.

[@Anoniem-]

@idontadoreyou jea your right I didn't want to compare them I was think how it can be in the trainee days I cried while watching this🥺 I hope they will meet eachother again😉

[@Anoniem-]

@@AnhMai-nz9ur I didn't mean to compare I think your right it just makes me think of al the trainees that trainde for years and told them they never make it that makes me very upset🥺 And yes they deserve it💗

[@sasha2401]

For every success story in the entertainment biz, there are hundreds, if not more, sad stories. BTS just wasn't meant to be for anyone other than our 7 Tannies. I found myself feeling really sad for this young man but then I realized that he is currently writing his life story, as we all are. And it's not over til it's over. I wish him (and the other young man) the best of luck on their remaining journeys.

[@MewDenise]

"Im not jealous of their fame or money, but them being able to stay together". That´s very wholesome

[@soukie9763]

it's even more wholesome when you know that he actually didn't use the word jealous (질투하다) but actually said envious (부럽다). The difference is big when you know the difference between the two words. I'm quite dissapointed in the translation. Quite a few part were shortened or didn't use the best words. His sincerity could really be felt even more in his original words in my opinion.

[@zakeernalir2871]

thats exactly what im envious about them too. idc about how famous they're .. their bond is what i dream to have , their friendship is more precious than their fame

[@MewDenise]

@@soukie9763 To me they mean the same thing

[@soukie9763]

@@MewDenise to be jealous of someone is to want what they have to be yours and not theirs anymore (take it from them or switch places basically) to be envious of someone is to want to have want they have too without them losing it. Bot jealousy and envy are personal desire but the former is with a malicious intent and the latter with good hearted intent 😊

[@violet.c]

​@@soukie9763 I don't think that's correct. "Envy is when you want what someone else has, but jealousy is when you're worried someone's trying to take what you have." That's the explanation I've just found and it has always been what I've known too.

[@moonlightserenade07]

I love the fact that he considered their friendship stronger than anything else. I feel deeply sorry for him, hopefully one day he'll be successful in his own way. maybe this was all meant to be as it is❤

[@AraJeon-nx7jp]

Me too, I'm really full of questions that will never have answers. What would have happened if he managed to debut with the other members? Would it be the same or different? If any current Bangtan member didn't debut, would they be going through the same thing as this boy now? I don't knoowwwww

[@yoonie8912]

That must have been such a heart breaking experience at 18 years old. The fact that you were able to bounce back from rejection tells much about your brave character. Just know that you did your best at that time even if you think you didn't. You will have your own stories to tell and though not the whole world will know about it as in the case of BTS, it will still be beautiful because it is yours. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY. 💖💖💖

[@challarashmitha55]

True it applies for everyone who got missed opportunities just like him, but we got to accept everything that life offers

[@aldobhary173]

soon I remember a documenter on KZbin about HighUp Girls final day before they debut as STAYC

[@liza_bee]

This dude is so much stronger than I am. This would literally be my villain origin story. To be so good hearted after such a heart breaking experience? This is really inspiring.

[@hilovana23]

for real, i almost cry😔

[@sanskarsinghpawar2146]

He is truly a very great friend and a very good person I would've envied for my own friends if I was in his place maybe even I would wish that they lose their succes I am not sure of this thought but surely I would had envied but he has no such feeling he is a very good person I hope I can a human being like him

[@AnakinDramaticSkywalker]

While it's sad that he didn't make the cut, it's nice to see the genuine happiness and friendship he has with them. I love that even as famous as BTS are now, their old friends still see them for the goofy, hardworking kids they used to be. Ji-hun seems so kind and nice and I hope he finds his dream too. Thank you for being a true friend to them and I hope that one day all 20 trainees can get together and eat a meal.

[@lyllaby]

yes the idea of all the 20 trainees, i hope one day that would probably be such a precius moment for all of them

[@hyukas_favourite_plushie6037]

The fact that he doesn't envy them for money or fame but they get to stay together. Says a lot about his mindset. Friendship is mre important than fame.

[@hchen-gb1tw]

The sense of loss here is so deep on so many levels, from the professional to the intimately personal. The fortitude it takes to tell this story is unimaginable. I want to give this man the biggest hug, and also remind him that his future is not defined by his past, and who he is is not defined by who he had to walk away from. I really hope he is able to find the success he is looking for on his own terms and in his own way that he can be proud of, and that that path can maybe lead back to a crossroads with his dear friends whom he clearly misses so much.

[@dharmdevlakra9495]

I hope so too this is really sad for us then think about how he must be feeling

[@newaccount6414]

You a real one. Almost made me cry.

[@wizardhowl8407]

for some reason, hearing him reminisce about his trainee days makes me nostalgic, something about the bond he formed with bts over hardships is something really precious that only them will understand and know, and despite not having connection with each other anymore, he recognizes the efforts of the members who debuted and wishes them well... that's something that says a lot about them individually and as a team

[@cocooavu2907]

yes

[@maeemiereen9099]

If you guys listen to "이사" or "Move" by BTS, they said it in their lyrics about the 9 trainees on their old building where they all lived together before. 🙂

[@human593]

😭😭💜💜

[@bellamoses570]

Yes it’s true

[@FLAME1_1_0_3]

How many trainees did bighit have in total including bts members

[@Average-gaga-fan]

Imagine BTS with 9 members omg

[@구름-x9j6w]

무슨 말을 해드려야 할진 모르겠지만... 응원한다고 말하고 싶네요 아무리 탈락이더라도 한때 방탄 멤버들과 같은 꿈을 꿨던 사람으로서 그런 감정이 드는게 정말 당연하다고 생각해요 간혹가다 보이는 안 좋은 한국 댓글들은 신경쓰지 마시고 스스로 멋진 삶을 살길 응원합니다