From the very beginning, BTS has consistently incorporated elements of traditional кσяєαn culture into their music, performances, and even their fashion. Idol is a prime example — a song infused with distinctly кσяєαn sounds and visuals. Meanwhile, the group has often worn modernized hanbok, even bringing them onto major international stages.

Although they aren’t paid to promote their culture, nor are they diplomats or politicians, BTS members have always shown a strong sense of national pride, carrying the spirit of кσяєα with them wherever they go.

Continuing that tradition, V recently earned high praise from K-netizens for his outfit choice at Vogue World 2025. On October 26 (local time), the BTS superstar made a stunning appearance at Paramount Pictures Studio in Hollywood.

Thousands of fans and media outlets gathered outside the venue, waiting for hours just to catch a glimpse of him. As soon as V took his first steps onto the scene, the crowd erupted in cheers, and camera flashes went off endlessly.

With this year’s Vogue World theme being “fashion meets cinema,” V opted for a look with a vintage flair — a long ash-gray suit layered under an oversized wool coat, completed with a matching clαѕѕic Spanish-style hat.

But the highlight of the outfit was the red belt, which was far from an ordinary belt. It was actually a norigae, a traditional кσяєαn ornamental pendant usually hung on hanbok. More than just a fashion accessory, it’s also a good-luck charm — with intricate knots, cords, and tαѕѕels symbolizing blessings such as longevity, prosperity, and happiness.

This small detail gave the outfit a new layer of meaning. The ensemble seemed inspired by the hanbok’s layered silhouette, reinterpreted in a modern way. Meanwhile, the hat is believed to be a modern take on the gat — a traditional кσяєαn hat once worn by Joseon-era scholars and noblemen — rather than a purely Spanish-style hat.

Fans also discovered that V’s outfit came from a local кσяєαn custom tailoring brand, JAYBAEK COUTURE. кσяєαn fashion media have described this label as one of the country’s pioneering designer houses, blending clαѕѕic and contemporary silhouettes, representing the essence of “K-haute couture.”

V’s choice to wear this outfit at such a high-profile global event has earned widespread praise from fans and the public alike. He could have easily gone for more “expensive” luxury options from international brands, but instead, he chose to honor his кσяєαn heritage on one of the world’s biggest fashion stages.

Even VOGUE ѕιиgαρσяє remarked, “thv made a stylish appearance that celebrated his кσяєαn roots.” Beyond fashion, V has also earned numerous individual awards in acting, dance, and music — proving himself to be a true all-rounder artist who continues to bring prestige to кσяєα through his talent. It’s often said that V’s fandom triples in size every time he steps outside of кσяєα.

That’s why V has been named as “Nation’s Treasure” in the list of кσяєαn Celebrities who were given National Titles by кσяєαn netizens and medias alongside other beloved figures such as IU, Suzy, and Rain etc.

Currently, the internet is buzzing over his look — a perfect balance between Hollywood sophistication and authentic кσяєαn identity — with social media overflowing with fun and admiring comments:

- Every detail is important for Taehyung artistic point of view! He's so iconic

- breaking gender norms, staying on theme, proudly representing his culture and blending it all so effortlessly only this guy could pull all that off without мιѕѕιиg a beat

- Taehyung always finds a way to include korean culture i love him sm for that

- you can tell taehyung was behind w the outfit detailing adding korean culture while also being on the right theme that's my national treasure

- HE IS TRULY THE PRIDE OF SOUTH KOREA . REPRESENTING HIS CULTURE ON A STAGE LIKE THIS IS SO THOUGHTFUL

- I can’t fully express how gagged i am by this. His outfit is on theme, his face card is serving as usual and he also implemented his heritage into his vintage outfit too, like I’m so impressed.

- Oh God how special and unique he is. He will always make sure to include his country and make it proud!! I love him

- oh this is such a cool detail it looks so good and incorporates his culture so nicely, my thoughtful man

- Choosing Taehyung to represent his country and be the face of кσяєα is a clear sign of his power and influence in the industry his presence commands attention and sets the standard for artistry and style worldwide.

- representing his country and BEING ON THE THEME only taehyung could do it

- Not just the norigae, but the hat also reminds me of the silhouette worn by noblemen during the Joseon Dynasty. It’s amazing how he incorporated the essence of his homeland into a clαѕѕic style.

- i legit thought he was a wax figure at first glance… too handsome