According to the fact of February 12, Kim Rieul died on the night of 11 February. A close knowledge said that Kim Rieul had visited his parents’ apartment that day when, during a phone call with someone from the outside, he suddenly made an extreme decision. It is known that the Mourning Family requested a police investigation in relation to this.
Born in 1993, Kim Rieul introduced modern clothes for the first time made of Hanbok fabric in 2016 and managed his Rieul brand. Over the years, he has collaborated with various fashion companies, including New Balance, as well as international brands such as McLaren and government agencies such as the Samsung Galaxy S21 project and the administration of cultural heritage, consolidating its position in the sector.
His designs attracted significant attention when the members of BTS Suga, J-Hope and Jimin wore Rieul’s Hanbok suits on stage. In 2021, Kim Rieul appeared in a broadcast and shared the story behind the scenes to make BTS’s Hanbok suits, expressing his passion for promoting the culture of Hanbok and Korean through his brand.
The fashion industry cried its sudden passage, affirming: “He was a promising young designer who introduced Korean fashion to the world in the most authentically Korean style. “
In the meantime, a post made on his account on January 31st has attracted attention. The post characterized the text “1993-2025“Together with an image you show”Rieul“. The message seems to have been a premonition of his disappearance. The post was flooded with condolences like “I can’t believe it“,”Rest in peace“,”We should have met in a few days” AND “I was going to invite him for a lesson this year. “
