Singer Hwang Ga Ram brought tears to the eyes of Yoo Jae Suk and Jo Se Ho with her deeply emotional story of survival and determination.

On the February 5th episode of tvN's You Quiz on the Block, Hwang Ga Ram opened up about the struggles she faced while living on the streets for 147 days, and how she found hope through music.

She shared that after coming to Seoul to pursue her dream of becoming a musician, she ended up homeless. "I started by busking at Hongdae Playground and would sleep on benches to save money," she explained. She continued, "My life on the streets began there. I slept on cardboard near a chimney or in bathrooms where I could find heat."

Hwang Ga Ram revealed that she lost weight down to just 40kg and was covered in mange. "I cried a lot, thinking I might die. Music was my only focus,” she said. Despite the hardships, she practiced singing while doing early-morning deliveries, even working on her high notes while crossing bridges, surrounded by passing subways and cars.

Desperate for a space to practice, she rented a warehouse, even though it wasn't meant for living. "I’d bring things from the street and made it work," she said, before smiling and sharing, "I eventually joined the band Pinocchio after overcoming a 300:1 competition rate."

Sadly, just three months later, COVID-19 hit, and all performances were canceled. Hwang Ga Ram admitted, "I really thought about quitting. It was so tough. I often felt like I was nothing."

However, her music and resilience kept her going, and she performed a live version of I Am a Firefly, a song that reflects her incredible journey. The powerful lyrics moved Yoo Jae Suk and Jo Se Ho to tears.

Yoo Jae Suk, visibly emotional, shared, “The lyrics feel like our story. I tried not to cry, but tears just came."

Hwang Ga Ram’s performance was a reminder of how far she’s come, and her story of strength and hope continues to inspire.

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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