There have been many theories given about the Spring Day MV, from "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" to the Sewol Ferry Tributes. There is one theory no one has ever explored. Why the Laundromat?
A Fan Fiction Theory...
DISCLAIMER: This fanfiction draws from real characters and events however its connections are purely the work of the author's imagination.
My Playdate with V
CHAPTER 1: THE LAUNDROMEET
Hi my name is Rye and this is my account of a story between one idol and his forever fan.
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A little introduction about myself and how I got entangled in this beautiful story. I teach Korean at an after school program in Los Angeles. In 2014, I was asked to be a translator for a Kpop group called BTS who were coming to LA to shoot a reality show called American Hustle Life. My friend's father had connections to a Korean entertainment company and helped me get the job. Although I grew up on Korean music, I was unfamiliar with the current popular groups. To me, this was an opportunity to earn some extra money.
From the moment BTS arrived, I was with them pretty much night and day. They were typical boys who were fun but also hard-working. By about the eighth day, they were more comfortable with their new living arrangements and their staff. They were also more relaxed and knew their way around things a bit more. While filming, they were given the task of managing their household chores, such as cleaning, grocery shopping and laundry. I was assigned to the laundry team, so we headed off to a laundromat.
Those of you who have seen American Hustle Life might recall a scene in Episode 4 in which Taehyung, Suga, and Kookie won some toys from the crane machine. They were playing with the toys while waiting for their clothes to wash. Meanwhile, off-camera someone tapped V on his shoulder and said in Korean, "그거 가지고 놀아도 돼요?" Which means, Can I play with that? This took all of us by surprise because this little girl was black but she spoke near-perfect Korean! She wore an oversized dress shirt with a mismatched vest that was ripped at the seams. She looked about six years old and seemed very comfortable with them, as if she knew who they were. The little girl did not stop with just one question. She proceeded to have a conversation with V, completely in Korean.
V responded, "당연하지! 너가 가져도 돼." (Of course, you can have it!) He gave her the toy and patted her head, smiling at her. "아, 귀엽다! (Ah so Cute!) 너는 이름이 뭐니? (What is your name?)"
The little girl answered, "내 이름은 (Talayiah) 이에요. (My name is Talayiah.)"
"안녕. (Hi.) 내 이름은... (My name is...)" V started to introduce himself, but Talayiah interjected.
"알아요. 뷔. (I know, it's V.)"
V was quite surprised. "너, 내가 누군지 어떻게 알았어? (How do you know who I am?)"
Talayiah ignored his question and pointed at Suga and Jungkook. "아저씨는 수카, 그리고 정국. (And you are Suga and Jungkook.)"
All three boys stared in shock to be recognized so far from home and in a laundromat by the seemingly most unlikely person.
