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BTS' Jin, aka Kim Seok-jin was recognized as one of the best-dressed men of 2024 by Elle India. In an article published on December 30, Jin, aka "Worldwide Handsome," was included in a list recognizing the most fashionable male celebs who pushed the envelope/boundaries of fashion.
2024 has been an eventful year for the bts member since the end of his military duty. He became a global brand ambassador for Gucci in August. He debuted with this role at Milan Fashion Week, attending Gucci's Spring-Summer 2025 show in September. His outfit at this event earned him a spot on Elle's Best Dressed Men of 2024 list.
Jin wore a glistening knitted sweater with a blend of maroon, orange, and purple shades, paired with chocolate brown tailored trousers and a black and silver belt and loafer shoes. The sweater featured a plunging V-neckline that showcased silver necklaces, including a key-shaped pendant.
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His look balanced cozy and chic, as well as casual and luxury fashion, further cementing his status as a global style icon, as stated by the Elle India article. The publication described the K-pop sensation's personal dressing sense as:
"Known for his love of soft tones, denim, and timeless three-piece tuxedos, Jin’s style can best be described as Light Romantic Academia, perfectly aligned with his Prince Charming appeal."
Fans were ecstatic since Elle named BTS' Jin one of the best-dressed men of 2024. Social media was buzzing with admiration, with many praising his fashion sense. Reacting to the list one fan posted on X,
"Of course he is, no one can challenge that!"
"perfectly aligned with his Prince Charming appeal. Yes, indeed," expressed one netizen.
"His old money vibe is the key," said one fan.
"Elle India has good taste," commented this netizen.
Jin’s fans were thrilled to see him being celebrated for his fashion sense.
"My Best Dressed BF. I also love him in a plain white T and his pool party outfits," shared one individual on X.
"OMG WWH FOR A REASON! 🥹💜" posted an X user.
K-pop icons Jin, Felix, and Mingyu mentioned in Elle India's 2024 Best Dressed Men list
In the article published on December 30, 2024, the best-dressed men of the year were highlighted for their daring choices and style evolution. These individuals, ranging from K-pop stars to Hollywood icons, redefined menswear with their bold, creative flair as per the article.
Other than BTS's Jin, the article also spotlighted K-pop stars Felix of Stray Kids and SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu for their style expertise. The article mentioned Felix turning heads with experimentation and standing out in Louis Vuitton’s campaigns.
The idol was mentioned as making history with his Met Gala debut alongside his bandmates. Meanwhile, Mingyu was said to be redefining retro-inspired streetwear, seamlessly blending it with high-end accessories to craft unique and memorable looks.
Beyond K-pop, according to the ELLE India article, various Hollywood and global stars also revised menswear with bold and innovative styles. Pedro Pascal and Colman Domingo stood out with flamboyant and vibrant fashion, while Daniel Craig embraced edgy menswear, and Paul Mescal gained attention with daring outfits.
The article highlighted A$AP Rocky for pushing streetwear boundaries and Sir Lewis Hamilton for merging racing aesthetics with high fashion. It also praised Jacob Elordi, Andrew Scott, and Jonathan Bailey for their sophistication, and Vijay Varma and Diljit Dosanjh for representing Indian fashion on the global stage.
Elle India is the Indian version of the international lifestyle magazine Elle, originally founded in France.
BTS' Jin's recent and upcoming projects: Main OST for tvN’s 2025 drama When the Stars Gossip and more
In another facet of his career, BTS' Jin is set to lend his voice to the main soundtrack of tvN’s upcoming drama When the Stars Gossip according to a December 16 report by South Korean media Sports Chosun.
This marks the 'Silver vocalist’s third drama OST contribution. His previous works include Yours for Jirisan (2021) and It’s Definitely You, a duet with bandmate V for Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016).
When the Stars Gossip is set to premiere on tvN on January 4, 2025, with new episodes airing every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 pm KST. The series will also be available for streaming on Netflix in select regions. The highly anticipated series stars Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin. Fans are excited for both the drama’s debut and The Astronaut singer-songwriter’s upcoming OST contribution.
Since completing his military service in June 2024, Jin has been actively pursuing various projects. On November 15, he released his first solo mini-album, Happy, which debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200.
The album has sold over 900,000 copies in its first week, setting a personal sales record. Additionally, with this album the I'll Be There singer-songwriter has ranked second on Billboard’s Artist 100 chart.
The K-pop idol has also ventured into variety shows, appearing as a guest on popular programs such as I’m Glad You Got a Good Rest, K-Star Next Door, and Handsome Guys. He is also confirmed to take on a regular role in Netflix’s 2025 original variety show Daehwanjang Gianjang.
