BTS as a group have recently been named as members of the Business of Fashion (BoF) community, Class of 2023, for the different feats they have achieved in fashion. Jimin was specially recognized as having individually achieved this status much earlier, showing his power in the fashion world.

Business of Fashion (BoF) is the definitive professional index of a select few individuals from all over the world, who are considered to be shapers of the multi-trillion dollar global fashion industry (currently valued at between $1.7 trillion to $2.5 trillion), and thus getting a nod from this community is a very big deal for anyone.

Jimin's tremendous impact can be felt not just in the music industry which is his main field of profession, but also in the fashion world, having been recognized years ago by powerful individuals in fashion. The elusive recognition from the close knit and exclusive fashion elites has highly been fueled by his incredible ability to blend different styles to create his own unique look. 

Moreover, the looks he creates become even more eye-catching when he wears them, given his god-like visuals with the body of a supermodel. His perfect body proportions make everything he wears look appealing to anyone, and often times his fans end up selling out any clothing items and accessories that he is seen wearing during his many airport sightings. This is why he made a name for himself early on, for his impeccable taste and creativity in clothing and accessorizing.

On Oct 7, BTS officially became members of the BoF Class of 2023. This news was published on the BoF website [read here] and in the introductory piece of the group, Jimin was specially highlighted and mentioned as having been considered a style icon earlier than most, earning him a BoF 500 status since 2019. In this publication for the BoF Class of 2019, Jimin was listed both as a 'Model & Muse' and an icon shaping the global fashion industry.

Jimin is the only BTS member, and only 3rd generation idol who is a member of BoF, and second Korean individual overall after G-Dragon.

Presently, Jimin is a Global Brand Ambassador for the biggest French luxury fashion brand, Dior, and a Global House Ambassador for Tiffany & Co. luxury jewelry brand, and has significantly promoted the brands' value with each public appearance for the brands.

It was also reported that he was the reason behind BTS' deal with Louis Vuitton as House Ambassadors, and his media advertising effect for the brand was astronomical as reported by numerous economic publications, even being dubbed as the 'LV FRONTMAN'. His image from the Louis Vuitton's fashion show in Seoul was even spotted on the big screen in the Paris Luxury Summit 8th Edition, the only member shown from the show.

In the past, yet another luxury brand, Yves Saint Laurent, had actually contacted one of his fan-sites to ask if they could use one of his images for promotions at their Paris headquarters and in Asia region. Additionally, GQ Magazine once selected him among the Top 10 best dressed male celebrities of the week!

With these and many other examples, it is easy to see Jimin's unparalleled influence in the fashion world, particularly in luxury for the attention he commands among different top luxury fashion brands, and why he individually made it as a member of BoF so early on.

Fans couldn't be more proud of their idol!