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Lee Jong-hyuk, was known as best friends with BTS V's father.. 'Played billiards and went to karaoke a lot' ('Radio Star
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Lee Jong-hyuk, was known as best friends with BTS V's father.. 'Played billiards and went to karaoke a lot' ('Radio Star')

From Chosun Ilbo · (11m ago) Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Actor Lee Jong-hyuk revealed on the show 'Radio Star' that he was close friends with BTS member V's father.
  • He shared anecdotes about their past activities, including playing billiards and going to karaoke together.
  • The revelation came up during a discussion about his son's admiration for V.

South Korean actor Lee Jong-hyuk shared a surprising personal connection on the MBC entertainment program 'Radio Star,' revealing his close friendship with the father of global superstar V from BTS. The anecdote emerged during a segment where Lee Jong-hyuk's son, Tak Soo, was discussed. Host Jang Do-yeon inquired if Tak Soo considered V a rival or role model, prompting Lee Jong-hyuk to share his own relationship with V's father. He fondly recalled their past camaraderie, mentioning shared activities like playing billiards and frequenting karaoke sessions. This revelation adds a unique layer to the narrative surrounding BTS and their members, highlighting the personal connections that exist within the Korean entertainment industry, even extending to the families of its biggest stars. For local audiences, such stories often resonate deeply, humanizing the global phenomenon that is BTS and offering a glimpse into the everyday lives and relationships that shape the individuals behind the music.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.