The viral images showed the reality of BTS’s debut.
Koreaboo
2 hours ago
New photos of BTS‘s Jungkook and V from their debut have sparked heartbreak.
BTS’s V and Jungkook
Yet, when BTS debuted under BIGHIT MUSIC, the company was extremely small, and it was only over the years that it became successful, thanks to the group and the money it brought in, even in small things like their dorm situations.
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For April Fools’ Day, fan sites have been sharing new and unseen photos of their favorite idols, and one account shared photos of Jungkook and V from 2013, only a few months after their debut.
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Baby Taetae & baby Jungkook#AprilFoolsDay #aprilfoolsday2026#뷔 #V #김태형 #태형 #JUNGKOOK #정국 #JK#방탄소년단 #BTS @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/30xGaHL3eI
— 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲🍊오렌기 (@minracle_93) March 31, 2026
While some fans couldn’t believe the fan had hidden the photo for so many years, others were heartbroken.
They noticed the small detail of the members’ in-ears having to be taped on. Fans shared how it showed just how “broke” and struggling BIGHIT MUSIC was at the time that the members couldn’t even get custom in-ears that were personalized for their bodies. It sparked heartbreak but also showed just how far the group had come and helped to build the company, which eventually became HYBE.
the taped in ear monitors bc they weren’t privileged to get a custom fit one 🥺 this is what tablo said about bts being so good at live performances coz at the very beginning they can only rely on their talent https://t.co/iaXZMo2gey
— liane⁷❀⊙⊝⊜ (@unotaehyung) April 1, 2026
They were this BROKE 😭 https://t.co/RWMA9dXpUQ pic.twitter.com/kB7qHReVXr
— 2.0 (@BTS__Jinderella) April 1, 2026
The tape😭 https://t.co/K48VgqO7lC
— 🤨… I didnt hear that🪭 (@joonshotline) April 1, 2026
to the person who pointed out that they had to have their in-ears scotch taped in….. why would you remind me…. WHY https://t.co/YqAyJXHSxn
— cress (@cresserendipity) March 31, 2026
the scotch tape for in ears??😭 they were BROKE AF https://t.co/owY3YTsQJB
— taerirang (@thvsevren) April 1, 2026
the mics being scotch taped down on their ears omfg they were broke as fuck https://t.co/tzY3sgnMVE
— swag surfing WITH BTS IN CHI⁷ (@namjoonswoman) March 31, 2026
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