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

In 2011, Kim Jihun was selected by Big Hit Entertainment to train with 30 other trainees for an upcoming Kpop group. This, then unnamed group would later become the global music phenomenon, BTS. Jihun shared a small dorm with 6 other trainees who went on to debut as members of BTS while his life took a different turn when he was eventually cut from the final line up. VICE meets Jihun as he shares his first hand experience of almost being in BTS and his life after that. This month, VICE is doubling down on all things Kpop, featuring articles and videos on music, fandom, and celebrity. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to VICE Asia: Connect with VICE Asia: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: More videos from the VICE network: Like VICE Asia on Facebook: Follow VICE Asia on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: