According to news reports that emerged on January 2nd, the hanbok that Jimin wore for the iconic 'IDOL' performance showcased at 'The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon' back in 2020 (on September 29th), has been put on exhibition at La Vie est Belle CC in Chuncheon Gangwon-do.
The hanbok was specially custom-made for Jimin by designer Kim Rieul, and entry to the exhibition is currently free.
The exhibition is exclusively for Jimin's hanbok, and so far, it has attracted many visitors, as seen from the designer's social media updates.
The hanbok suit worn by Jimin for the iconic performance of "IDOL" on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon#JIMIN
— NEVERMIND (@FAYzfeIOQy0jhNk) January 2, 2022
JIMIN JIMIN pic.twitter.com/jdPJ8KFCw0
The hanbok suit worn by Jimin for the iconic performance of "IDOL" on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon is now on exhibition!
— JIMIN DATA | Slow (@PJM_data) January 2, 2022
The suit can be seen in an impressive display at La Vie est Belle CC in Chuncheon Gangwon-do.
The suit was custom-made for Jimin by designer Kim Rieul! pic.twitter.com/BTEUHZrsHe
For those wishing to visit, the exhibition is presently free of charge! 🤗 pic.twitter.com/DGJMwh9vuK
— JIMIN DATA | Slow (@PJM_data) January 2, 2022
It is understandable why only Jimin's hanbok would be put on exhibition, given how much attention it has drawn both now and from back then.
On January 4th, the designer shared photos of numerous visitors to the exhibition on his Instagram stories. Jimin's fans are even using the location as a photo zone, and the designer is happy with the response to the exhibition.
Designer Kim Rieul shared multiple photos of people visiting the exhibition of the hanbok suit he custom designed for Jimin!
— JIMIN DATA | Slow (@PJM_data) January 4, 2022
It appears already to being used as a photo zone by Jimin fans 🔥
Rieul added a caption to one of the pictures:
"Very pretty".
We think so too! 🥰 pic.twitter.com/AfsySxVd4S
Even back in April of 2021, the hanbok received lots of attention, particularly when Jimin's waist became a hot topic on social media after one fan visited the display room for the hanbok and asked various questions about it. As it turned out, the designer had had to make several adjustments to the suit, such as making the legs longer and the waist tinier, just so it could fit Jimin. Even the waist of the mannequin used to fit the suit for display had to be carved repeatedly to have the suit fit properly. The hanbok is one of a kind with very fine details and shape, only designed to fit Jimin's body.
Evidently, aside from the fact that the suit showcases tradition and modernity simultaneously, which makes it an eye-catching piece, the suit is also an absolute masterpiece specially designed for a perfect body, and thus very appealing to the eye.
TRENDS • Trending in Korea
— TJP (@thejiminpost) April 27, 2021
"허리 27" (waist 27) is currently trending #13. This keyword is trending because a fan went to a Hanbok exhibition and revealed that Jimin’s waist size measurement is 27 inches. pic.twitter.com/NSfn37SQ74
Jimins waist 27 is trending!!! 😂 not but seriously Jimin should start his own fitness channel on Youtube! 😭 pic.twitter.com/6vv5bMzdFW
— Sam ₁₃ ♡︎ (@sam13103) April 27, 2021
Op who went to the exhibition said she heard that the waist size of the costume for Jimin is 27 inches, and they had to carve the waist of mannequin over and over. https://t.co/I4HOGhVTWp
— 박지민기록계 (@traceofjimin) April 27, 2021
It was told that jimin’s arms and legs were long like a boxer’s.
— 박지민기록계 (@traceofjimin) April 27, 2021
The worker at the exhibition said they had to make special order to fit the costume to the mannequin, and the pants were made bigger for jimin because of the dancing. pic.twitter.com/M9uhdAgsC1
Here are images and a video of the hanbok on display from the exhibition back then.
조심히 재계를 여쭤봤더니 복잡한 문제라 다방면으로 고민중이라고 하시네요~
— ¹³찌밍~샵랑해🐥 (@bts_jimin0410) April 27, 2021
마지막으로 영상 남길게요!!
탐라 방탄하시는 모든 아미님들~
오늘도 홧팅입니다~~
지민아!! 사랑해~ (여기서나마 목놓아 외쳐봅니다😭)@bts_twt #JIMIN #지민아고마워사랑해 pic.twitter.com/D7zjMe4KmK
Various media outlets even picked up the hot trending news regarding Jimin's perfect body proportions and the hanbok, such as "Mingguan Malaysia."
The article in this newspaper mentions how many designers in South Korea find it challenging to design shirts and pants for Jimin due to his tiny 27-inch waist.
This statement further reinforces the notion that Jimin's hanbok that is currently on display is a work of art and a masterpiece that took a lot of time and effort to create and is therefore absolutely worthy of being put on exhibition exclusively.
Trans:
— JIMIN DATA | Slow (@PJM_data) May 2, 2021
Jimin's waist is so small!
It turns out that many designers in South Korea find it hard to sew BTS member Jimin's shirt or pants.
This happens due to the 25 years old gentleman small waist measurement which is 27 inches
+ pic.twitter.com/y5hLgjAQ6Q
The news became a hot topic in social media as fans were shocked as well as impressed with the handsome singer's body measurements
— JIMIN DATA | Slow (@PJM_data) May 2, 2021
Pic cr. majestypjm pic.twitter.com/SjECgWZC2C
This same hanbok was also initially set to be actioned precisely because of how exquisite it is in its design and visuals, with the starting bid having been set at close to $5,000.
In this case, as well, it was only Jimin's hanbok that had been selected to be auctioned despite the fact that the designer had made other hanboks, thereby showing how much of a priced possession Jimin's hanbok was and still is to him. The designer wanted to auction the traditional Korean attire to promote Korean Culture, and proceeds from the auction were to be donated towards the support of the underprivileged populations in Korean society.
BTS member Jimin's 'hanbok' suit up for auction https://t.co/qkbDszU5jm
— Yonhap News Agency (@YonhapNews) April 14, 2021
It was an important time for the designer to auction the hanbok because it was Hanbok Culture Week, and so he was striving for representation of the country's culture to be made visible to all.
Did you know this week is Hanbok Culture Week? On this occasion, I wanted to share a few thoughts with you about why I wore my Hanbok at my swearing in-ceremony, why representation is so important moving forward, and why we must continue to make representation visible to all. pic.twitter.com/aV0dEslnVn
— Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (@RepStricklandWA) April 18, 2021
Meanwhile, the present location for the exhibition was built in the unique traditional Korean hanok style and is thus a perfect setting to exhibit the hanbok, which has elements of traditional Korean attire.
The designer of Jimin's hanbok, Kim Rieul posted about the exhibition earlier last month saying:
— JIMIN DATA | Slow (@PJM_data) January 2, 2022
🤵🏻 Why don't you come meet in the harmony of traditional and modernity? pic.twitter.com/AE0UGpApbB
Just recently, he received massive praises from different government tourism organizations for being a champion of his country's tourism industry and also for his evident economic impact on the country in terms of boosting local product exports, specifically food exports.
Here is the performance video for IDOL on The Tonight Show.
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