BTS's Jimin Shone Brilliantly Even in an Outfit Like "Grandpa's Fishing Vest," Praised by LA Times [K-EYES]

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Jimin's Stage Fashion Earns Universal Acclaim from Global Media Including London and Paris

"BTS Has Moved Beyond Standardized Stage Costumes into an Era of 'Adult Casual Wear'... Each Member Freely Dresses as They Wish"

Jimin of BTS (BTS: Jung-kook, Jimin, V, Jin, J-Hope, RM, Suga) received high praise from the prominent U.S. daily newspaper LA Times for his stage fashion.

The LA Times reviewed BTS's first night of their Los Angeles concert held on the 2nd at SoFi Stadium in a review published on the 3rd, highlighting Jimin as the standout moment of the day's performance.

As part of this tour, Jimin stood out with his long blonde hairstyle grown over time. During today's performance, he paired a mesh top with a unique vest, which the media described as "what looked an awful lot like somebody's grandpa's fishing vest."

Literally translated, this means he wore something that resembled a fishing vest someone's grandfather might wear—a witty remark highlighting Jimin's styling.

The outlet noted that after years of costume concept meetings, the members have seemingly entered an era of "adult casual wear," moving beyond standardized stage outfits to dress freely according to their own preferences.

Jimin's stage fashion sparked discussion not only in Los Angeles but also elsewhere. During his June performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, The Guardian unusually gave a perfect five-star review, singling out Jimin and stating, "By the end of the show, I even developed a favorite member (Jimin)," adding that he now wanted to learn Korean.

Billboard also covered the same London performance, describing Jimin's hairstyle as "so striking it deserves praise," drawing widespread attention. Earlier, during his Paris performance at Stade de France, Jimin, a Dior House Ambassador, wore a custom Dior outfit designed by Jonathan Anderson, earning praise from fashion media who called him "like a muse for Dior."

During the full-group comeback stage held at Gwanghwamun Square in March, he appeared wearing Song Ji-oh's armor-concept outfit that reinterpreted the elegant lines of hanbok. With styling inspired by the motif of a "poet," he received evaluations of "unprecedented visuals."

The article also continued to praise BTS's Arirang Tour performance itself. In its review, the outlet described BTS as "world-class pop artists who don't need any separate award categories" and framed this stage as a test of K-pop's sustained cultural penetration power.

It highlighted how the new album "Arirang (ARIRANG)" blends traces of traditional Korean folk songs into vibrant pop and hip-hop sounds, noting that during the actual performance, images of women wearing hanbok appeared on large screens during the "Body to Body" segment. Regarding the members communicating mostly in Korean between songs while singing in English, the article mentioned that scenes showing the members deliberating over this issue were included in a Netflix documentary.

On stage today, Suga greeted the audience in Korean with, "LA, long time no see?" The members also shared sentiments expressing their hope to become music loved as it is, without being divided by region or language.

The energy outside the venue in Koreatown was equally intense. According to foreign outlet Latimes, Koreatown, located about 6.4 km northeast of SoFi Stadium, is connected via Metro K Line, resulting in a steady stream of fans before and after the concert. Nearby LINE Hotel even created customized "foodie tour" routes for each member, sparking buzz: a BBQ-focused course featuring Korean Galbi and Quarters for members who love barbecue; Kobau House offering bossam and kimchi stew; Yeopdeok, a famous tteokbokki spot; and ending with Haruke Cake as dessert. The City of Los Angeles held an official proclamation ceremony at City Hall on the 31st last month, designating September 1 to 8 as "BTS Week." On the 1st, the entire City Hall building was illuminated in red—the album's concept color—rather than the fandom's signature purple, a choice that reportedly drew attention.

BTS's Los Angeles concert marked their first stadium solo performance in the same city since 2021, approximately five years later. All four shows at SoFi Stadium were sold out, and across the entire North American tour, about 1.92 million fans attended 31 concerts in 12 cities. With this, BTS set a record for the most performances at SoFi Stadium, totaling eight shows with cumulative attendance of approximately 496,000 people.

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