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Kaori: Visiting the Designer Behind Some of V’s Worn Hats

His pieces have been worn by many artists and stylists—including V’s stylist, who sourced some of the hats V has worn.

Seeing RM’s autograph tucked among the shelves made me pause, imagining him wandering through the same space I was in.

One of the most memorable parts of the visit was seeing the VIP room where Jin and Hobi had dined before Jin began his military service.

a regional specialty that SUGA loves. A Korean friend of mine tracked down the spot for us, so we could experience this iconic dish firsthand

I boarded the bus with a little thrill, using a Korea Bus Card with Yoongi’s photo—though, of course, I lost it the same day.

Daegu isn’t exactly buzzing with BTS fans, so most of the street vendors nearby didn’t seem to notice or care that the mural was dedicated to V.

It was surreal to trace Yoongi’s steps, to see the spaces where he learned, laughed, and started shaping the person he would become.