BTS' Comeback Costumes Inspired by Joseon Era 'Han'

BTS' Comeback Costumes Inspired by Joseon Era 'Han'

BTS members posed ahead of their comeback performance "BTS COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG" at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on Saturday. The historic square in central Seoul became the stage for their grand return, drawing inspiration from Korea's Joseon era and the album title 'ARIRANG,' a 130-year-old Korean folk song.

The stage costumes, titled "Lyrical Armor," were designed by Korean designer brand Songzio. Creative director Jay Song described the pieces as embodying the spirit of a new generation of heroes who carry the turbulent history of Korea. Each BTS member represented distinct aspects of Korean culture and identity, such as Jin as an artist and V as a sophisticated gentleman.

"Korea’s history and emotions stem from the word 'han.' It represents not only the essence of Korea itself but also the longing and sorrow born from our tumultuous past," Song elaborated. "I wanted to reinterpret the BTS members as heroic figures leading Korean culture toward a brighter future."

BTS will embark on a massive world tour spanning 34 regions and 82 shows, kicking off in April at Goyang Stadium in Gyeonggi Province. The designer is also working on reinterpreting the Korean flag in the costumes for the world tour.