[INT] What does it take to become BTS according to former trainees [Part 2]

The fact that people from BTS’ past speak so fondly of them speak volumes of BTS’s characters. Thanks Jihoon and friend for sharing. All the best for your future

Such humble, level-headed guys. They are doing well in their fields. Thank you for being respectful to the BTS members and the company.

thank you, korea now, for this insightful interview into the lives of two former bts trainees. jihwan and jihoon are such well-mannered and gracious fellows despite the setback of not becoming idols. i hope they realize that, just like bts, they are both very special in their own way. i wish jihwan and jihoon the best.

After listening to them, BigHit was really different. Their trainees supported one another. I was so glad to hear that from these 2 former trainees. They are level-headed too. I hope that they will flourish more in their current career, and hopefully, they also get to see BTS and reminisce those "good old trainee" days. 😊

You know, in life we can't always have everything. Although BTS members have notoriety and success and all the materialistic things one can buy— they don't have the pleasures of living all the joys of life (love, marriage, gf, establishing a family, coming home to a filled home) which is something both of these hard working humble men have. They get to live their lives as normies which is probably something BTS members secretly wish to obtain (even as a goal). Everything is sacrifice. Although they are not BTS members, they are destined to be something incredible in another field. Sometimes we have to be grateful and content in the path we walk in or people chose for us to walk in. You never know if these two men would have ended up becoming BTS members and would succumbed to the "disastrous pleasures" the industry offers like sex, scandal, abuse, drugs/alcohol, and even suicide. We always need to be grateful for those delays and the process that naturally takes on in our life because you never know how the future outcome can be— it can be a downfall. These two are destined for something else. Also there is nothing to be embarrassed or shamed about. I'm grateful for them speaking out on a sensitive topic. One can learn from them. My heart goes to all the trainees that didn't make it. Your destined for something even greater, you just don't know it yet! ♥️

“You have to keep upgrading yourself and prove that”. That sentence alone shows Big Hit’s philosophy and how the BTS members keeps on getting better and better. 💜.

Everytime I see Jihoon do an interview about his trainee days with BTS I get such good vibes from him. You can tell he's genuinely proud and happy for them. I hope he's happy no matter what he's doing

I hope these former trainees get their wish of getting together with the other former trainees to remember the old times and reconnect. It would be so cool to film that re-union and have BTS drop in on them as a surprise.

Like Suga always says Jungkook definitely is a genius artist from an early years cos what these two are testifying is before they even debut. Wah Jk, You really is one of a kind.

For BTS it was meant to be, it was fate that brought them all together, it was written in the stars. But thank you for your praise of BTS, you have spoken so highly about them, it does take a lot to succeed, if you keep determined and work hard. I wish all the best for you ❤️

I love and respect these two beautiful souls. How respectful they are even though they are heartbroken

They seem like mature, pleasant, and personable men. No bitterness at all and they give encouragement and accolades where it is due. They are realistic about their "talents" while being trainees. Some trainees never make it. Facts of life. BigHit/Hybe should hire them as a vocal trainer and physical exercise trainer.

Sounds like they've built very fond memories with each other. What a privilege to be part of Bangtan's early days, witnessing their talents and characters growing.

These 2 men are very talented and pure hearted.Even though I’m sure they will have regret but still they extremely supportive.I wish these 2 men all the success ❤

Namjoon has seen people come people leave since the very beginning.. He's been through a lot.. He's been empathetic and a born leader

because of this we know that every BTS member always nice to other trainee and support each other since day 1 😭 thanks KoreaNow for this interview and Jihoon+Jihwan hyung all the best wishes for your bright future!!!

I cant help but noticed I don't know why I love that everyone call Jin as Seokjin Hyung, he is really their lovely hyung, so lucky to met, be a friend and be a brother of him, hang out and work even with him, not to mention has great, talented and handsome hyung like him. Cant blame Yoongi love his only hyung in bts family, Jin so much. Both was roommate when they lived together and now neighbor just need 5 minutes to walk to each other house💜

So touching.. I am ao Proud of them and to what they have become and so Proud to be An Army for our Bangtan Sonyeondan .so excited for 2025 .APOBANGPO 💜💜💜💜

I’m so glad this two former BTS trainees speaks how BTS are so successful and speaks highly about their former friends. Salute to both of you. Yes BTS will forever remain until forever. ❤

Jungkook always a genius! Man born to be great and worked hard to be the greatest ❤