K-pop idols’ personal lives have always been the center of discussion and they are
used to it. However, just like everybody else, idols have unhappy inner recesses that they
don’t want to open up. So if you’re talking to idols, just don’t ask about these things:
1. V’s grandmother
V is one of the famous personalities whose life can be described as “from rags to riches.”
He once mentioned that he grew up on a farm as a countryside kid in Daegu. Like other
poor people in the countryside, his parents were up to their necks in work to feed the
whole family and provide all the necessities. As a result, they had no time to take care
of V, and his paternal grandparent took up the responsibility of raising him.
In 14 years, V was raised and cared for by his grandmother. Despite material deprivation,
his grandma always tried to do as best as she could to ensure V a normal childhood.
That’s why she is the most important person in his life and he loves her so much. V once
shared in tears: "She is the most precious person to me”.
V is always sad and regrets not being able to be with his grandma and take care of her
in the last years of her life. He shared that he tried his best to win his first cup, so
that he could use it to specially say thanks to her. Sadly, she couldn’t wait until that
day. V’s grandma passed away On September 3rd, 2016 when he was in the Philippines with
BTS on the 3rd Muster. Though V tried hard to keep the smile on his
face, he couldn’t hold it anymore and cried so much that he couldn’t talk properly,
then he revealed the heartbreaking message about his grandma’s death to all the fans.
That must have been the most devastating moment in his life since he couldn’t stay by his
grandma’s side at the last moment. More sadly, the day of her funeral was the same
day BTS won their first award. After winning the award, V specifically thanked
his grandmother and said he wished he had said he loved her sooner
Memories and stories about the deceased grandmother have become a sad part of V. His fans always
keep in mind that they should not mention his grandma in front of him, as he would grieve
and keep tormenting himself.
2. Sunmi’s weight
Sunmi's beauty and charisma in the song Gashina helped her come close to the title of Kpop
"sexy queen". Despite that, Sunmi is still said to look too thin as a whole. There were
multiple times she was criticized for having "toothpick" legs and being "malnourished".
Sunmi once explained that she ate a lot, worked out regularly but still couldn’t gain any
weight. There was even a time when she had to eat pork leg every day just to gain a few
kilograms.
On Knowing Bros, Sunmi revealed that she used to weigh only 41kg at the time of promoting
the song "Heroine". Sunmi's body weight was commented to be too irrelevant to the height
of 166 centimeters. To be honest, this really pulls Sunmi's overall appearance down.
Recently, when she returned with the song “Pporappippam”, Sunmi looked more alive
and was praised for looking healthier and curvier because she was determined to change
her eating and living habits to improve her physique and get rid of the fear of losing
weight uncontrollably.
As for this matter, weight is a sensitive topic that should not be mentioned in front
of Sunmi as it will make her stressed and uncomfortable. So, no matter how thin she
looks, fans always understand that Sunmi is really aware of her weight and tries to gain
weight everyday.
3. Kang Daniel’s dad
After Wanna One’s disband in 2018, instead of joining any agency, Daniel decided to open
his own company. So, at the age of 24, he is now a successful soloist and the CEO of
KONNECT Entertainment. Fans always see his bright, positive side but Daniel does have
a topic he doesn’t want to mention, which is about his dad.
Although Daniel mentioned his father in a few shows, fans have always implicitly understood
that he does not have many memories with his father. For Daniel, the word "dad" is something
he doesn’t want to hear. So, Daniel grew up in Busan with only his
mother because his parents got divorced when he was younger. During an Interview on MBC
Radio Star, he shared, “I entered an art school based on my grades, but the tuition
was so expensive that I dropped out. My mother raised me alone, so our financial situation
was really horrible.” He spent literally his childhood with his
mother who tried to support him with every good thing in life. That’s why he feels
so grateful towards his mom and he’s never shy to express it. You can see how close and
loving they are in a Wanna One Go episode, when Daniel came back to Busan and visited
his mom. On the other hand, Daniel and his dad hardly
had any memories since they didn’t live together. They also don’t get in touch very
often because his father is always busy. Maybe Daniel isn’t that close with his father,
but he has always cared about him. Daniel revealed that he recently sent his dad money
for dental treatment. What a dutiful son he is...
The fact that Daniel’s parents got divorced is a low note in his life. He may not talk
about it, but deep down, fans know how sad he is. Therefore, whenever some questions
like "Why do we never see Daniel talk about his father?" or "Who is Daniel's father?"
pop up, fans will immediately remind people to stop mentioning that topic.
4. Yoona’s mom
Looking at Yoona, fans can feel and immerse with her positive energy. However, Yoona still
has her own limit that she does not want anyone to touch. Just like Daniel, the visual goddess
of Gen2 doesn’t want people to mention her family, specifically her mother.
For Yoona, "mother" is a taboo word that evokes unhappiness in her heart. Yoona used to have
a sad, incomplete childhood, she did not receive the love and care from her mother.
There is no exact information or official news about Yoona’s mother, but many fans
claimed that she abandoned her at a young age. Some say that Yoona’s parents were
divorced. Anyway, one thing for sure was that she had to go through many things without
a mother by her side. Imagine how devastating for Yoona when she sees other children taken
care of by their moms, and how that affected a kid’s mind.
Have you realized that not even once Yoona talks about her mom? At the 45th Baeksang
Arts Awards, when she won The Best Actress award and had a speech, Yoona didn’t mention
her mother. Fans were also extremely sad when they saw
Yoona singing “Dear Mom”. She just stood there still, her throat was tight, it was
almost impossible for her to sing that song. Therefore, fans and the rest of SNSD rarely
talk about their mothers to avoid making Yoona feel sorry for herself. They also hope others
will understand this and don't ask questions about the painful past of the female idol.
Kpop idols also have sad and sensitive corners that they themselves do not want to talk about,
just like any of us. So, be a little subtle when interacting with them to avoid awkward
and heartbreaking situations. Remember to like, share, and subscribe to
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