BTS' Suga's Style Evolution Through The Years
The Daegu wordsmith knows how to style a casual everyday look, and a more elevated look worthy of a global icon.
By Zoe Tauro and Larissa Wong - published
Suga of BTS, or should we say, International Pop-K Worldwide Sensation Sunshine BTS, is a multi-talented king: lead rapper, songwriter and record producer working with stars like IU, Halsey, PSY and more. While Suga may be known for more monochrome style featuring hoodies, headbands and hats, the BTS member actually rocks a lot of different trends. Mixing functionality, comfort and high-fashion, the Daegu wordsmith knows how to style a casual everyday look and a more elevated look worthy of a global icon.
We are a mere day away from his military discharge so, it’s only right that we look back at some of Suga’s most iconic looks before BTS’s long-awaited comeback as a seven-member group.
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April 17, 2023
Wearing a forest-print bowling shirt from Gucci, baggy distressed jeans and faded leather boots, the rapper looked fine as hell in his “Haegeum” music video.
January 25, 2023
Sporting neutral tones, Suga wore a suit with a beige-toned shirt at Valentino’s haute couture spring/summer 2023 show.
December 5, 2022
In a teaser for his talk show Suchwita, the host sported a Marni crewneck knitted navy jumper.
October 16, 2022
Performing at the BTS ‘Yet to Come’ concert in Busan, the star paired a Vetements printed T-shirt and Gothic font long-sleeve shirt with a silver chain and Balenciaga sneakers.
June 16, 2022
From a lace collar to a lace-up shirt, Suga sure knows how to make a simple suit look interesting.
June 5, 2022
Manners maketh man, and this suit Suga wore on BTS’s trip to Washington, D.C. was truly *chef’s kiss.*
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April 3, 2022
Suga took the 64th Annual Grammy Awards red carpet in a full-white Louis Vuitton ensemble. BTS was also nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Butter” and performed the song for music’s finest figures that night.
August 7, 2020
You’ll rarely catch Suga out of a bomber jacket, headband and gold chain—together, these items make up the iconic Suga style, embodying his relaxed, laid-back nature.
February 21, 2020
Pictured during BTS’s appearance on The Today Show, Suga looked every bit the gentleman in a full-black mock-neck and blazer ensemble.
May 1 2019
The rapper attended the 2019 Billboard Music Awards suited up in Alexander McQueen for the special occasion. That night was special indeed, as they ended up bagging the Top Duo / Group award and performed “Boy with Luv” with featuring artist Halsey.
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February 2, 2017
Repping a comfy beanie, black denim jacket and striped shirt, it seems even simple prints look amazing on the BTS star.