▲ BTS at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in March 2021 ⓒ Big Hit MusicThe custom suits worn by BTS members during their Grammy Awards performance in March 2021 will be exhibited at the Jewelry Museum in Iksan, North Jeolla Province, from September 7 to December 15. These suits, designed by Louis Vuitton, were donned by the global K-pop sensation during their rendition of "Dynamite," marking their first performance at the prestigious awards ceremony.

The city-run museum will host this unique exhibition through an agreement signed with E-Land Group, a local clothing retailer that acquired the suits at Julien’s Auctions in January 2022. The exhibition will not only feature BTS’s iconic suits but also include a collection of jewelry previously owned by British royals, all part of the extensive E-Land Museum collection.

The Jewelry Museum, renowned for its vast collection of over 500,000 items accumulated over the past three decades, aims to attract both local and international visitors with this special exhibit. Iksan Mayor Jeong Heon-yul expressed optimism about the exhibition's potential to enhance the city’s global profile and benefit the local community. “Our people in Iksan would benefit as well in the process,” he stated.

This exhibition represents a fusion of contemporary pop culture and historical artifacts, providing a unique opportunity for fans and visitors to witness the grandeur of BTS’s Grammy performance attire alongside royal treasures.

Sayart / Eyeon Choi, beyond.atelier@gmail.com