BTS Jimin's 'World Cup Final' shirt sells for 160 million won [Star Issue]

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BTS member Jimin demonstrated the influence befitting a global idol group. His shirt worn during the 2026 World Cup final halftime performance was sold at a charity auction for a high price of $110,000 (approximately 159.06 million won).

According to foreign media outlets including The New York Times (NYT) on the 29th (local time), the auction titled "One Goal: FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Auction," conducted by Christie's, a world-renowned auction house, raised $652,630 (approximately 943.7 million won) over one week. Collectors from 24 countries around the world participated, engaging in fierce competition.

Notably, items worn by BTS members who performed "Dynamite" during this year's World Cup final halftime show collectively sold for $300,300 (approximately 443.43 million won), accounting for 46% of the total auction revenue.

Following Jimin's shirt achieving the highest price, other BTS items included V's scarf ($46,200), Jungkook's jacket ($46,200), Suga's pants ($33,000), J-Hope's gloves ($28,600), RM's boots ($19,800), and Jin's belt ($16,500).

Other sold items included a soccer ball used in the final match, which also sold for $110,000—the same price as Jimin's shirt. Additionally, an autographed 2026 Argentina home jersey gifted to Shakira by Lionel Messi sold for $66,000; a pair of fingerless goalkeeper gloves worn and signed by Madonna during the opening performance went for $41,800; and a pair of Skylark sneakers worn by Justin Bieber during his acoustic performance of "Everything Hallelujah" were sold for $26,400.

The proceeds from the sales will be donated to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children in underserved communities.

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