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Taehyung: The Beautiful Boy Fate Forgot

From the moment he opened his eyes to the world, Taehyung had been wrapped in loneliness. Abandoned at the gates of an old orphanage in Busan on a rainy night, the only thing left with him was a worn-out blanket and a name tag that read “Kim Taehyung.” He grew up without lullabies, without a mother’s touch or a father’s voice. The caregivers were tired women with soft eyes and stricter hands, and the other children were just as broken as he was—clinging to each other but never truly bonding. Everyone was trying to survive, not to love.

Taehyung learned early that he was different. Not just because of his ethereal beauty—the kind that made people pause and stare, with his soft brown eyes, pouty lips, and a deep voice that didn’t match his delicate frame—but because of the way he felt things. Too deeply. He’d cry when animals were hurt. He’d feel hollow when someone left. He was often called too sensitive, too dreamy for a world that demanded toughness.

The orphanage let him go at 18. No fanfare. No farewell. Just a small envelope with his government ID, a few saved-up bills, and a pat on the shoulder. That was it. He stepped into the world alone, carrying everything he owned in a secondhand backpack.

The Harsh Reality of Freedom

Taehyung had dreamed of freedom for years. But reality bit harder than the coldest winter night in the orphanage. He slept on benches, in cheap motels, sometimes in internet cafés when he could afford a seat. His resume was thin, his experience nonexistent, and though he had a strong work ethic, his soft-spoken nature often clashed with impatient managers. He tried dishwashing, parcel delivery, even sales—but always ended up fired. Not for laziness, but because the world simply had no patience for slow learners or soft hearts.

By the time he turned 22, he had been through more than ten jobs. Each one left a scar on his soul—rejection letters, unpaid wages, verbal abuse. His spirit dimmed day by day, but he never let the tears fall in front of others. He still looked at the world with hope, even when hope barely looked back.

The Interview That Could’ve Changed Everything

One morning, he woke up to an email that made his heart race. It was an invitation to interview at Jeon Global Holdings, a company so powerful it felt like fiction to him. He had applied months ago and forgotten, thinking someone like him would never get a reply.

Taehyung had borrowed a clean white shirt from a roommate in the hostel, styled his hair neatly, and looked in the mirror with nervous optimism. He had only 5,000 won in his wallet, barely enough for a train ride. He clutched the directions and stepped into the rush of the Seoul morning, praying the universe would give him just one good day.

But fate, cruel as ever, wasn't done with him.

Somewhere between the train station and the transfer, someone bumped into him, and his wallet disappeared. He didn’t even notice until it was too late. No money, no way to get to the company, and no time left to walk. He sat on the steps of a street corner in Myeongdong, head bowed, hands trembling. His stomach ached from hunger, but the ache in his heart was worse. He whispered under his breath, “Why do I even try anymore?”

The Stranger with Kind Eyes

Then came the stranger.

A black car pulled up nearby, sleek and unfamiliar. A man stepped out—tall, elegant, radiating quiet authority. He wore a tailored coat, sunglasses, and a presence that turned heads. But it was his voice that struck Taehyung first. Deep, smooth, like a song in the rain.

“Are you alright?”

Taehyung looked up, startled. He had learned not to trust strangers—especially beautiful, powerful-looking ones. But something about the man’s presence didn’t feel dangerous. It felt… safe.

“I-I lost my wallet… I missed my interview,” Taehyung mumbled, cheeks red with shame. He tried to stand, brushing off the dust, preparing to walk away before the man judged him.

But instead, the man nodded slowly. “Jeon Global?”

Taehyung blinked. “Yes. How did you—”

The man offered a faint smile. “Get in.”

The Moment That Changed a Life

Taehyung hesitated, then obeyed something deep inside him—instinct, maybe fate. He stepped into the car, unsure of who this man was. As they drove, the man made a call. “Push the 10:30 interview to 11:15. There’s someone I’d like you to meet.”

He hung up and turned to Taehyung. “You’re lucky,” he said softly. “Not many people get a second shot.”

Taehyung stared, heart pounding. “Why are you helping me?”

The man didn’t answer at first. Then, after a long pause, he said, “Because you remind me of someone I used to be.”

It was the first time in years someone had seen him. Not just looked at him—but seen him.

A Lonely Boy with a Kind Heart

Taehyung didn’t get the job right away. But he got a callback. Then an internship. Then full-time. The man who helped him that day? Jeon Jungkook, CEO and phantom king. But Taehyung didn’t know that yet. To him, he was just a stranger who cared—a miracle in the middle of misery.

He never forgot that moment. It was the first time someone reached out without wanting something in return. The first time someone protected him.

Taehyung’s loneliness didn’t vanish overnight. He still had sleepless nights, still questioned his worth. But now he had a reason to try again. He started journaling, painting, taking photos of light through windows, flowers on sidewalks—anything that made life a little less dark.

He was still a beautiful boy, broken and soft. But now, for the first time, he wasn’t completely alone.

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