BTS’s ‘Dynamite’ Outfits Sell for $162k at Charity Auction
BTS has donated their iconic outfits from the music video for their hit single, “Dynamite” to the Recording Academy for their 2021 MusiCares Charity Relief Auction.
The “Dynamite” outfits included an array of pastel-colored clothing, with different shades of blue, pink, yellow, and purple shirts, pants, sneakers, and hats. The profit from these costumes will be used by MusiCares to “provide aid to artists and music community professionals in time of need” and were donated from the k-pop group themselves.
The iconic outfits were estimated to be worth $20,000 to $40,000 by the global record-breaking auction house, Julien’s auctions. The set of 7 total outfits ended up selling for over eight times that price, for a total of $162,500, making it the top-selling item of the auction.
SOLD for $162,500! The costumes worn in the music video of the mega-hit song “Dynamite” donated by GRAMMY Nominated BTS, all to benefit MusiCares in today’s Charity Relief Auction. pic.twitter.com/znJB0ZlrXH
— Juliens Auctions (@JuliensAuctions) January 31, 2021
The ensembles were purchased by Japanese YouTuber Hikakin and art collector Yusaku Maezawa. The outfits worn by each of the members in the music video are high fashion brands, including designers such as Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, and Jacquemus.
.@BTS_twt‘s Dynamite MV outfits were successfully bought by Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa & YouTuber Hikakin for $162,500. The money will go to MusiCares & providing aid to music professionals affected by COVID-19. They’ll also talk about it on their YouTube channels! pic.twitter.com/XHjMSaQYXY
— K-Charts & Translations⁷ (@charts_k) February 1, 2021
BTS’s “Dynamite” was nominated for a GRAMMY this year in the category Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category, making it the band’s first nomination. You can keep up with BTS through their Twitter and Instagram accounts.
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