[talk] NCT Taeyong, grandson of a Korean War veteran... Silent tribute at the National Cemetery [Oh! Strong Issue]

[OSEN=Reporter Yoo Su-yeon] The fact that NCT's Taeyong is the grandson of a Korean War veteran who received the Hwarang Military Merit Medal is attracting attention.

On the 6th, the Republic of Korea Navy posted a video commemorating Memorial Day on its official YouTube channel.

The video then showed Taeyong holding a moment of silence at the National Cemetery along with narration, “We remember the sacrifices of that day. Thank you to the heroes who gave their lives for our freedom and peace.”

In particular, Taeyong was sitting in front of the monument dedicated to a veteran of the Korean War in 1953 who received the Hwarang Military Merit Medal in 1954. The monument had the names of Taeyong and his older sister written on it, drawing attention. It was later revealed that he was the grandson of a veteran.

In a past interview, Taeyong had previously chosen his grandfather as the person he respected the most. At the time, Taeyong expressed his affection by saying, “My grandfather is very cool. My whole family respects him.”

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