Kim Rieul (birth name Kim Jong-won), known as the hanbok designer for the group BTS, has passed away at the age of 32.
According to domestic media reports such as The Fact on the 12th, Kim passed away on the night of the 11th. Kim's family stated, "It is true that Kim Rieul passed away yesterday," and mentioned they would inform about the cause of death later.
Born in 1993 in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, Kim gained attention in 2016 with a hanbok fabric suit released under Rieul. In 2020, BTS members performed at Gyeongbokgung Palace wearing hanboks designed by Kim.
In 2023, Kim was also named in Forbes' list of Asia's 30 Under 30 Leaders.
Meanwhile, on Kim's social media, a photo with the words "1995-2025″ and "RIEUL" was posted on the 31st of last month. Currently, the post has comments mourning his passing.