BTS’ hottest looks of 2019 – from Dior and Louis Vuitton wardrobes to mimicking The Beatles, a year in fashion for the kings of K-pop

Dec 24 , 2019

What was your favourite BTS stage look of 2019? Photo: Handout

From the M Countdown comeback special’s sweet and sleek look to paying tribute to The Beatles on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and collaborations with Louis Vuitton and Dior, we look back on BTS’ best stage looks of the year

Every time K-pop phenomenon BTS perform on stage, millions of fans around the globe tune in. The band’s comeback in April was far from the only highly-anticipated event of 2019. BTS has become so in-demand in South Korea and abroad that almost every week of the past month, you’ll see them performing at concerts, awards shows, talk shows and music shows. The unprecedented fame of this septet is far from dying any time soon.

BTS’ captivating music, choreography, star appeal and stage presence aren’t the only things to watch for, though. Every time the band takes the public eye, they make sure to do so in style. The stars’ ever-growing fandom, called Army, rave about their consistently striking appearance – and what they wear has a lot to do with that. RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook simply dazzle with the way they dress up, individually and collectively. They don’t stick to a specific formula or trend. They express their personal style while making sure they match the mood of each song. They definitely light up any stage they perform on.

From their tour outfits to their attires for special shows, here are some of the most memorable BTS stage looks this year.

Sweet or sleek for Boy With Luv

For its comeback after the successful “Love Yourself” tour, BTS introduced the world to this year's biggest pop bop: Boy With Luv. The music video was all about baby pink and other pastel hues. So, for the M Countdown Comeback Special Stage, the boys charmed in candyfloss-coloured suits.

The group switched it up when they appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In dashing black suits they paid homage to The Beatles' US debut on the same show and performed Boy With Luv in a 60s style.

Then, in their Saturday Night Live (SNL) performance, the BTS boys donned outfits that were equal parts sweet and sleek: Prada floral shirts paired with black suits.

MIC Drop swagger

Collaborating with EDM and hip-hop music producer Steve Aoki, BTS made noise with the dance remix of MIC Drop in 2017. Fast forward two years later, and the band reignited the hype and fired up the SNL stage while wearing pieces from Louis Vuitton’s spring 2019 collection.

Meanwhile, Dior proudly designed one of BTS’ costumes for the “Love Yourself: Speak Yourself” tour. Fashion fans and Armys alike eagerly looked forward to the utilitarian looks that were custom-made by designer Kim Jones.

The sketches were already incredible, but the actual stage wear was even more attractive. The glass-skinned flower boys looked edgy and stunning, sporting harnesses, cargo pants and bomber jackets by the French label.

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