Kabuki Prince Ichikawa Danjo Professes Deep Admiration for BTS's V: 'I Want to Perform Together'

Ichikawa Danjo, a rising star in the Japanese Kabuki world and considered its next-generation successor, has openly revealed his fervent admiration for V, a member of the global sensation BTS.

In a recent interview with Japan's Sponichi, Danjo unreservedly expressed his profound respect and fan devotion towards V. He shared that he draws significant inspiration from V's expressiveness and performances, aiming to become the 'dynamite' of the Kabuki world.

Notably, Danjo expressed a desire to learn from V's sophisticated stage presence and rich facial expressions, even harboring a dream of performing together someday. He confessed that listening to BTS's music daily gives him courage and was drawn to V's captivating charm, particularly the rapid shift in expression seen in the 'DNA' music video. Danjo declared V as the first hero he has admired since his grandfather.

Danjo also conveyed his respect for V's dedication to practice and stage command. He described V's delicate movements as a result of meticulous training, feeling a powerful energy emanating from his fingertips that commands the space, a quality he believes is also applicable to Kabuki.

Furthermore, Danjo revealed that V has been like a benefactor to him. He shared that during the deep grief following his grandfather's passing in September 2023, he found solace in listening to V's solo album 'Layover,' playing it daily after performances. He concluded by stating his wish to thank V in person.

Upon hearing this news, Korean netizens reacted positively, with comments such as 'V and a Kabuki prince, what a fresh combination!' and 'Danjo's fandom is truly impressive. It must be a great source of strength for V too,' adding to the heartwarming sentiment.