V of BTS is the Most Stylish Man of 2022

By Megan Collins | Previous Current: Apr 5 2022

And the very best-dressed gentleman of 2022 is…V of K-pop group BTS!

As the Venn diagram of BTS fans and Style Girlfriend followers is essentially two different and distinctive circles, positioned at opposite finishes of a regulation-sized soccer pitch, let me give you the rundown.

BTS, shorter for Bangtan Boys, is the name of a K-pop group with a quite committed fanbase. 

Calling themselves Army, many of these supporters specific enthusiasm for the band and its seven members—Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, the aforementioned V, and Jungkook—to a diploma that I have by no means shown for a musical act, athletics team, alma mater, or frankly, my possess family. 

Did ARMY’s skillful social media mobilization, where SG Insanity celebrity fashion deal with-offs go down, assist V to victory?

Definitely. But immediately after shaking off the disappointment that my have decide for this year’s best location, Tom Holland, obtained bumped in the Sweet Sixteen, I embraced the notion of a BTS fan-fueled championship.

And not just since it’s been excellent for engagement on SG’s Instagram, though…wow. Like I reported, these fans are dedicated.

But due to the fact, extra importantly, an SG Insanity title for V, née Kim Taehyung, provides us the possibility to highlight anyone whose private model feels quite distinctive than the aesthetic we usually attribute on Design and style Girlfriend.

BTS design hits the SG Madness bracket

It would be foolish to disregard the impression the South Korean boy band has had on pop culture in the final various yrs, whether or not you’re Army or in any other case.

So when picking this year’s SG Madness contenders, it was a no-brainer to incorporate V, the group’s specified fashion plate. 

Distinguishing the boy band’s boys

That stated, the team commonly seems all collectively, sporting coordinating outfits from whichever style dwelling they’re presently serving as world wide ambassadors.

Which for me, has intended a steep understanding curve in finding out who each member is.

Even with mainlining Boy With Luv, BTS’s upbeat collaboration with Halsey, just about non-prevent while teaching for a race pre-pandemic, I however was only vaguely familiar with the group’s unique users.

So when I understood V was headed straight for the championship title, I realized I required a crash system in BTS and BTS style.

I understood a pair. J-Hope I realize easily, with his sweet and a little bit goofy smile that reminds me of a Sesame Avenue muppet.

RM is the only a single who speaks fluent English and has hence come to be the default spokesman for the group on purple carpets and late night time speak clearly show couches around the globe. He’s got the demeanor of a friendly park ranger, or a non-creepy youth pastor.

But the rest? I necessary BTS flash playing cards.

I’d like to protect myself—I just can’t notify the (white!) brothers of Bridgerton apart possibly!—but to be truthful, the operate of placing each member’s facial area to memory has created me painfully conscious of my have-race bias (ORB), the cognitive phenomenon that demonstrates men and women of just one race have a tougher time easily recognizing or determining folks of a further.

Social researchers chalk up ORB to the lack of significant publicity to other cultural and racial teams. Just simply because I’m not outing myself as a bigot, however, doesn’t make the confession any extra palatable.

Certainly I’m so happy we’re finally looking at far more range in movie star culture.

I’m also painfully mindful that celebrating these forms of “firsts” in 2022 (I see you, SG Madness Remaining Four contender and Marvel’s inaugural Asian superhero Simu Liu!) demands to make way for normalizing illustration, interval.

Just one ultimate caveat (doth I protest far too a great deal?), I also believe my absence of familiarity with BTS is a aspect of no for a longer period immersing myself in pop tradition the way I did when I was younger. I cannot even observe any award demonstrate on MTV any more simply because I only recognize the celebrity winning the life span achievement award (they are typically about 35).

So if you never know who V is, or can’t explain to BTS from Backstreet Boys, know you are not by itself listed here.

But! I hope you acquire it as an prospect to broaden your personal fashion point of view. And go hear to “Boy With Luv.” It’s a bop!

Under, 4 BTS fashion lessons to get away from the band and V himself:

1. Coordinating has occur a long way since junior prom

You may not have a pink carpet to wander, but take it from a K-pop septet adored by literal millions, dressing in sync is a vibe!

Not matching, but coordinating outfits can seem seriously, definitely excellent.

The lesson: Never be scared to examine in with your important other when acquiring dressed for an party.

Even a tiny contact like a pocket sq. that delivers out the colors of your date’s jewellery is a reduced-important flex that communicates a united entrance and looks great.

2. Have entertaining experimenting with traits

SG’s not suggesting every single person trade in his slim-healthy chinos for a comfortable silhouette fit (even though if it’s from Louis Vuitton, you have obtained our blessing), but it can be practical to appear to trendsetters like V and BTS to see examples of how to test a development.

these are some of the finest fitting fits I’ve witnessed on a pink carpet in a whiiiiiiiiiiile. recognize how they all have a split in their pant!!!! for the reason that which is suitable!!! pic.twitter.com/CCsGUm0A9C

— Caroline Reilly (@ms_creilly) April 4, 2022

The lesson: Check out trend-ahead stars for inspiration on striving new traits. BTS model changes from time to time, and yours can as well!

No disgrace in the private type development video game.

3. Take care of your pores and skin! 

I’m extremely into the freedom that V and his bandmates have in taking part in with stereotypical attractiveness expectations.

I know it is grow to be a trope to speak about the depth of Korean skincare routines (so a lot of actions!), but these guys’ faces glance like glass. What are they utilizing, and can I acquire some? 

And sure, they undoubtedly dress in some make-up. In an era exactly where Harry Designs has started out a nail polish line and Pharrell is hawking eye cream, then V and the relaxation of BTS are just trying to keep with the moments. 

The lesson: It’s time to undertake a appropriate skincare regime, if you have not presently.

And if you want to consider a tiny highlighter on all those cheekbones? Go for it.

4. Embrace the energy

At the danger of sounding like a valedictorian at Euphoria Higher, my hope for the long term is that more guys—specifically of the cis, straight variety—feel relaxed dressing in the way that helps make them come to feel their best, most self-assured selves. 

I hope if you want to dye your hair, or get Botox, or don a Cuban heel, you do!

V and BTS’ style may well not be what Design and style Girlfriend followers are utilised to, and I know it’s easy to be dismissive of pop tradition you are not individually into, but it is superior to embrace alter when it comes knocking down your just-for-exciting annual design and style opposition!

SG Insanity 2020 winner Harry Models put it correctly when he defended the reputation of boy bands to Rolling Stone:

“Who’s to say that young women who like pop tunes – short for popular, appropriate? – have worse musical style than a 30-yr-old hipster guy? That is not up to you to say. Audio is a little something which is often modifying. There is no purpose posts.”

Kinds is ideal. Music is often switching, and so is design. So go on and hear to the teenagers. They’re having in excess of anyway.

The lesson: We’re not producing enjoyable of any individual any more for earning an effort with their physical appearance, or seeking some thing new or distinct. It’s 2022, and we’re not actively playing that activity any longer.

If it would make you come to feel much better about your visual appeal, and much more assured using on your day, then it is #SGapproved.

Congrats V!

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Want much more celeb design and style? Verify out style classes from past SG Insanity winners Barack Obama and Harry Styles.