Professional choreographer LeeJung Lee—yes, the same powerhouse who’s shaped routines for BLACKPINK, TWICE, and starred on Street Woman Fighter—recently revealed that collaborating with BTS’s V turned her world upside down. In a candid Seoul café interview on July 24, she admitted bluntly: “Working with V made me feel like I couldn’t afford to make compromises.” And honestly? Bless that level of humility with a dose of righteous fury.
LeeJung Lee doesn’t mince words. She’s poured her entire soul into dance—rehearsing until perfection, choreographing animation films, coaching idols—yet she said V hit her with a reality check. He isn’t a dancer by trade; he’s an idol, singer, visual artist, and still loves dance more than most professionals do. She pointed out that he works harder than she does, despite balancing singing, performing, and global schedules. That, she said, makes her feel like she can’t settle for less.
These two teamed up on a viral dance challenge—three parts choreographed by LeeJung, performed during and just after V’s military service. Think Ludacris beats, swagger-packed moves, pure synergy, and ARMY collectively losing their minds.
This isn’t just fan praise—it’s professional astonishment. Imagine being an elite choreographer whose standards are sky-high, then meeting someone outside your field who shows that much passion, discipline, and artistry. The kind of person who makes you rethink your own limits just by existing. That’s what V did for her.
And let’s not ignore the real tea: in an industry obsessed with image and perfection, here’s someone who’s quietly, consistently raising the bar. Not with flashy interviews or scandalous headlines—but by showing up, practicing until it’s perfect, and treating dance as reverence, not a hashtag.
For LeeJung Lee, working with V wasn’t just a gig—it was a personal wake-up call. She admitted, “He’s someone I genuinely look up to, a real role model. If he works this hard, as a dancer, I have to step up.” Let that sink in. An idol inspiring a choreographer to refuse half measures? That’s legacy, and we’re here for it.
So yes, let’s be serious for a moment: BTS’s V isn’t just disrupting stages—he’s redefining standards. He doesn’t just move dance; he moves artists. If someone already at the top of their game says working with you makes them feel they have to work harder, you’ve done something powerful.
LeeJung Lee and V have shown us that inspiration isn’t always rooted in ego. Sometimes it’s rooted in work ethic, mutual respect, and relentless passion. And in a world full of shortcuts, compromises, and curated perfection—it’s refreshing to see someone who quietly demands more.
That’s art. That’s impact. That’s V.
