It’s led fans – ARMYs and the fashion-inclined alike – to predict the likely next move of several other luxury labels, should they forge official partnerships with the remaining band members. It’s tough to guess, as BTS has rocked countless designer looks since forever (in case you didn’t know, the boys partnered with Louis Vuitton in 2021), and there are other factors to take note of, too, from brands currently on a low profile following some issues, to brands with existing partnerships with other Korean stars.

Here are some predictions based on what they wore in the past and ARMY speculations:

Confirmed: Jimin for Dior, Suga for Valentino

Fashion fans broke into a frenzy on January 16, when Dior made the official announcement of naming BTS’ Jimin, or Park Ji-min, 27, its global ambassador. Adding to the buzz was W Korea’s launch of the K-pop star as its cover star, clad in multiple Dior looks.

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The buzz hadn’t slowed down yet for BTS fans, but the following day, fashion newsrooms made headlines again – this time, with the announcement of Suga, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, 29, as the new brand ambassador for Valentino. He also attended the Italian fashion house’s haute couture show in Paris, via Koreaboo.

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RM for Bottega Veneta?

Kim Nam-joon, 28, known as BTS’ Rap Monster or RM, is rumoured to be fronting Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta. According to Hypebeast, last December, RM performed songs from his Indigo solo album at the Dia Beacon museum in New York, wearing outfits from the brand that’s been known for its understated elegance.

A month before the performance at the museum, RM appeared on Rolling Stone magazine cover with Pharrell Williams where he also wore a full Bottega Venetta look. Per Allkpop, eagle-eyed fans have also spotted the brand’s top executives following the BTS leader on Instagram.

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V for Alexander McQueen, Miu Miu, Ralph Lauren?

Last October, 27-year-old Kim Tae-hyung, or V, became the first-ever BTS member to get a solo Vogue Korea cover, and per Allkpop, it was sponsored by Cartier and Ralph Lauren Purple Label. In one of the layouts, he was spotted wearing Miu Miu, which matches his experimental and creative style.

Another contender would be Alexander McQueen, also famed for its out-of-the-box repertoire, as seen in one of his Instagram posts.

Jungkook for Versace?

In the past, the BTS maknae (youngest member) had also stunned in Versace in a teaser photo for the group’s album Butter in 2021. He donned the crystal-embellished double-breasted blazer from the brand, estimated to cost US$5,550, per Koreaboo.

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Jin for Thom Browne?

Kim Seok-jin or Jin, 30, BTS’s oldest member, began his military service last December, but fans aren’t leaving him out of the fashion conversation.

As the band’s visual of the group, Jin can undeniably make any outfit look extra chic, which makes a lot of other brands likely contenders, too.