"Collaboration With BTS" Designer Kim Rieul Passes Away While On A Phone Call "Police Investigating"
Kim Rieul, the designer behind the hanbok suits worn by BTS and the founder of the globally recognized hanbok suit brand Rieul, has reportedly passed away
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Kim Rieul, the designer behind the hanbok suits worn by BTS and the founder of the globally recognized hanbok suit brand Rieul, has reportedly passed away
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According to The Fact on Feb 12th, Kim Rieul passed away on the night of Feb 11th. A close acquaintance stated that Kim Rieul had visited his parentsâ apartment that day when, during a phone call with someone from outside, he suddenly made an extreme decision. It is known that the bereaved family has requested a police investigation in relation to this.
Born in 1993, Kim Rieul first introduced modern suits made from hanbok fabric in 2016 and ran his own brand Rieul. Over the years, he collaborated with various fashion companies, including New Balance, as well as international brands such as McLaren and government agencies like the Samsung Galaxy S21 project and the Cultural Heritage Administration, solidifying his position in the industry.
His designs gained significant attention when BTS members Suga, J-Hope and Jimin wore Rieulâs hanbok suits on stage. In 2021, Kim Rieul appeared on a broadcast and shared the behind-the-scenes story of making BTSâs hanbok suits, expressing his passion for promoting hanbok and Korean culture through his brand.
The fashion industry mourned his sudden passing, stating, âHe was a promising young designer who introduced Korean fashion to the world in the most authentically Korean style.â
Meanwhile, a post made on his account on Jan 31st has drawn attention. The post featured the text â1993-2025â along with an image displaying âRIEULâ. The message appears to have been a premonition of his passing. The post has been flooded with condolences such as âI canât believe itâ, âRest in peaceâ, âWe were supposed to meet in a few daysâ and âI was planning to invite him for a lecture this year.â
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