3 days ago · The fashion designer Kim Rieul has died at the age of 32. Born and raised in Korea, he was known for dressing K-pop band BTS and other high-profile musicians.. The designer and founder of his ...

3 days ago · Kim Rieul, a Korean fashion designer famed for dressing Kpop superstars including BTS, has tragically died at the age of 32.. He was found dead in a flower bed on Tuesday night in the South Korean ...

2 days ago · The fashion world is grieving the loss of Kim Rieul, the designer who redefined hanbok for a new generation. Best known for dressing K-pop stars like BTS and MONSTA X, he took Korea’s traditional attire and gave it a modern, wearable edge.. His sudden passing at just 32 has left many devastated, but his work continues to shape the conversation around heritage and innovation in fashion.

2 days ago · Kim Rieul (real name Kim Jong-won), the designer known for creating BTS’ "hanbok" (traditional Korean attire), has died at the age of 32. According to Yonhap News and other outlets citing the ...

3 days ago · In 2023, Kim was also named in Forbes' list of Asia's 30 Under 30 Leaders. Meanwhile, on Kim’s social media, a photo with the words “1995-2025″ and “RIEUL” was posted on the 31st of last ...

2 days ago · 13th February 2025 – (Seoul) Kim Rieul, a celebrated South Korean designer famed for modernising traditional hanbok fabric into contemporary suits for global icons such as K-pop band BTS, has passed away at the age of 32. His brother, Jaek, confirmed that Kim died on Tuesday after “jumping out of the window” at his parents’ home in ...

3 days ago · Kim Rieul, born Kim Jong Wong in 1993 in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, was a celebrated hanbok designer known for his modern interpretations of traditional Korean attire. His innovative approach made hanbok more accessible and appealing to younger generations and international audiences. Tragically, he passed away at the age of 32 on February 12, 2024.

3 days ago · Kim Rieul, the celebrated hanbok designer known for dressing top K-pop idols such as BTS and MONSTA X, has tragically passed away at the age of 32. According to reports from Korean media on ...

3 days ago · Local media outlet Hankyung reportedly confirmed the news with Kim's family on Wednesday. Kim, whose legal name is Kim Jong-won, founded his fashion brand Rieul in 2016, specializing in modern hanbok, otherwise known as traditional Korean dress.

3 days ago · Kim Rieul didn’t just redefine BTS’s stage fashion—he brought modern hanboks into the K-pop world in a big way. His brand, Rieul, created stunning outfits for stars like MONSTA X, CLC, Zico, and Tiger JK. Through his work, he made hanboks cool again as he wanted to prove that heritage and pop culture could go hand in hand.