Prenatal education is a familiar concept during pregnancy, referring to the мєтнods a mother applies to positively influence the development of her baby from the womb. Common practices include listening to soft music, reading books, talking to the baby, and maintaining a happy, stable mindset.
In recent years, another interesting мєтнod has emerged: “visual prenatal education” — specifically, looking at attractive faces of celebrities!
Many people believe that frequent exposure to striking “visuals” may, to some extent, influence a baby’s facial features at birth. In fact, some parents have shared that their children ended up resembling the celebrities they admired. Some expectant mothers even point out that if they are big fans of a particular idol, their baby may develop similar features because they constantly look at that idol’s photos.
Although there is no clear scientific evidence supporting this belief, it has gained significant popularity among expectant mothers in кσяєα and across Asia. Even Nam Bo-ra—a well-known actress recognized for K-dramas such as Moon Embracing the Sun, My Mister, and Doctor Stranger—believes in this мєтнod and applied it throughout her pregnancy.
Specifically, Nam Bo-ra got married in May 2025 and is now enjoying a happy married life while preparing to welcome her first child. She is currently in the final months of her pregnancy, with her due date expected in June. Recently, she appeared as a special MC on the show The Return of Superman, expressing her desire to “recharge with positive energy” from the adorable children on the program.
In a preview clip of the show, Nam Bo-ra revealed an ultrasound image of her baby, nicknamed “Kong-al,” showing that the fetus is developing healthily. When Kim Jong-min commented that the baby already seemed to have well-defined facial features and had inherited her beauty, the actress surprised everyone by sharing her “secret”: "I practiced prenatal education by looking at photos of BTS's V to help the baby develop clear and sharp features."
In reality, Kim Taehyung has long been known as one of the most visually striking idols in K-pop. He frequently appears on “most handsome faces” rankings and is praised for his harmonious and captivating features. Beyond his looks, V is also admired for his warm personality and thoughtful behavior in everyday life—from his polite interactions with fans to his considerate gestures toward those around him.
Therefore, Nam Bo-ra’s choice of V as her “prenatal inspiration” is not entirely surprising. However, the fact that a celebrity openly believes in and applies this мєтнod—especially using images of a BTS member—has drawn significant attention online, particularly from ARMYs, who find it highly amusing. Many fans quickly pointed out that she must be a big fan of V, or at least deeply admires his visuals.
Some fans have expressed their reactions to this revelation: "No wonder so many кσяєαn babies called Tae their dada. They knew Tae'e face even before learning about their own biological dad's", "Understandable. Wish her and her baby the best", "So cute. Thats why he is the Nations Father", "This is the exact thing I'm gonna do", "She's so real for that. I'm sure she got purple вℓσσ∂", "Not her using Taehyung as a visual guide… I totally get it though", "The fact this is becoming such a common story just shows they want their babies to be just like кσяєα's Prince, KIM TAEHYUNG!",...
Meanwhile, on the 28th, HypeAuditor, a U.S.-based social media analytics company, reported that V had risen to No. 2 on the “Top 1000 Most Influential People in the World” ranking, while also holding the No. 1 spot on TikTok under the same criteria. Despite his period of mandatory military service, his popularity has shown no signs of decline.
In July last year, shortly after completing his service, V ranked No. 3 on Instagram’s “Most Influential People in the World” list, behind football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Now, with active promotions alongside BTS’s new album “Arirang,” he has broken his own record to climb to No. 2.
V’s social media influence has continued to grow steadily since BTS members launched their individual Instagram accounts in December 2021. At the time, he set Guinness World Records by reaching 1 million followers in just 43 minutes and 10 million followers in 4 hours and 52 minutes. In January this year, he also became the first кσяєαn male artist to surpαѕѕ 70 million followers on Instagram, with an impressive average of 12.5 million likes per post.
His TikTok account, launched on March 13, has also seen explosive growth. He set a record as the fastest кσяєαn male artist to reach 10 million followers, achieving the milestone in just 19 days. Currently, he has amαѕѕed 12.46 million followers on the platform.
