Appearing on the December 9 broadcast of KBS 1TV’s Morning Yard, BIGBANG’s Daesung discussed his journey to becoming an artist and the touching story behind his family’s support today.
Daesung recently released a new trot single titled “Hando-Chogua,” showcasing his versatility as a performer. During the broadcast, he was asked how he first became a singer. Laughing, he recalled, “My father was very strict, so I acted out more outside. I think that’s when my ‘dual personality’ began.”
Daesung shared that he passed the YG Entertainment audition on his first try, saying he had targeted only YG because of his passion for hip-hop and R&B. He also mentioned Yang Hyun-suk, whom he met during the final round. “I still don’t understand why he chose me. Maybe it was insight. I’m always grateful. He even once told me he picked me not for my singing but for my smile.”
However, debuting wasn’t easy. His parents strongly opposed the idea at the time due to financial difficulties. “We didn’t have much money. They told me, ‘We can’t support this,’” Daesung recalled. “Back then I was young, so I thought, ‘I’m going to succeed and never make my parents spend a single won on me again.’ I was determined to make it on my own and proudly tell them, ‘I bought this with my own money.’”
BIGBANG later skyrocketed to fame with hits like “Lies,” and Daesung said his parents’ attitude changed dramatically. “Their expressions softened, and they began to feel proud.”
What’s more, Daesung revealed that he has been giving his parents a regular allowance since his first settlement. “It’s been 20 years, and they still feel apologetic receiving it,” he shared. “They always tell me they won’t spend my hard-earned money carelessly.”
Daesung’s candid story offered a glimpse of the hardships behind his success and the deep bond he maintains with his family even now.
Sources: Netizenbuzz