Last Updated on January 20, 2026 by Hanna Tejada
One of today’s biggest bands, BTS, just announced their album release and world tour following their discharge from Korean military duties. The Korean group’s fans, ARMY, are preparing for the highly anticipated comeback.
The band has built a reputation for a distinctive personal style. From round wireframe eyeglasses to simple black sunglasses, here’s a look at their eyewear choices and recommended frames from Classic Specs.
Note: BTS are global artists whose influence extends far beyond fashion. This article focuses purely on eyewear as a style element, with deep respect for the members’ artistry and individuality.
RM (Kim Namjoon)
RM serves as the group’s leader, main rapper, and one of the principal songwriters and producers. He’s known for a carefully curated appearance often associated with an intellectual, understated image.
What Eyeglasses Does RM Wear?
For RM, he usually goes for rounded acetate frames. Because he’s nearsighted, glasses are a practical necessity that has become integral to his “intellectual leader” image. You’ll rarely see him without frames in casual settings or interviews. He gravitates toward styles that balance his strong facial features.
RM usually rocks round and oval wireframe eyeglasses from Korean brands to complement his face shape. And if you want the same glasses, you can wear Burnside to get the same look at a lower price.
What Sunglasses Does RM Wear?
His daily glasses are scholarly and understated. However, his sunglasses are a complete opposite since he opts for architectural, statement-making designs that command attention, mostly cat-eye black frames. For a more affordable price, you can wear Ashford to get the same cat-eye, oversized frame.
Jungkook (Jeon Jungkook)
Jungkook’s style reflects the maturity gained from entering the industry at just 15 years old.
Following his military discharge in June 2025, Jungkook entered a new style chapter that merges his pop star magnetism with rugged, 90s-inspired minimalism. His 2026 fashion centers on his partnership with Calvin Klein and a preference for mature, structured silhouettes.
What Eyeglasses Does Jungkook Wear?
Jungkook uses eyewear to shift between his “Golden Maknae” persona and his “Global Pop Icon” (edgy, modern) image. For casual livestreams and travel, he chooses crystal eyeglasses that soften his look and make him more approachable.
What Sunglasses Does Jungkook Wear?
In late 2024 and 2025, he became the face of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses trend. His song “3D” essentially coincided with increased visibility for the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which he was frequently seen wearing at the time.
In the Permission To Dance on Stage Live, he wore square-frame, brown-tinted sunglasses. And for a similar look, you can grab Cypress, a pair of light brown crystal sunglasses, from our collection.
Jimin (Park Jimin)
As of this year, Jimin is often referred to by fans as the “Prince of Fashion” embracing a style that reads ethereal, gender-fluid, and highly sophisticated. Following his military discharge in June 2025, his aesthetic evolved from the playful “soft-boy” look to daring, avant-garde elegance that blurs the line between menswear and womenswear.
What Eyeglasses Does Jimin Wear?
He frequently appears in glasses during livestreams and travel, choosing frames that add “intellectual chic” to his soft features. In late 2025 (notably during his Paris departure), he went viral for wearing square, thin-rimmed silver glasses. These provide sharper contrast to his rounder face shape compared to his earlier circular styles.
V (Kim Taehyung)
V was once known as the “old soul” of BTS, drawing style inspiration from the classic 80s. Over the years, he’s become recognized as a high-fashion chameleon. His 2026 aesthetic, often called the “Celine Boy” or “Prince of Cartier” era, masterfully blends 1950s French cinema with eccentric, modern luxury.
Since his return to the spotlight, his style has leaned into “Quiet Luxury” with a signature Taehyung twist, which includes unexpected textures (leopard print, lace, silk) and a playful, “art collector” sensibility.
What Glasses Does V Wear?
V uses eyewear to complete his artistic vision. His 2026 collection favors retro-oversized frames and warm, vintage tints.
At the Celine Summer 2026 show in Paris (October 2025), he surprised fans by arriving on a bicycle, wearing a sharply tailored charcoal jacket with a bold geometric chest pattern and a signature heritage silk bandana.
If you want to be more playful like how V approaches his style, wearing William on the get-go can elevate your look real quick. Structured tortoiseshell frames, such as this specific frame, add a playful feel while sticking to a classic look. You can wear these on a formal event or even just on a casual day out.
Jin (Kim Seokjin)
As of 2026, Jin has redefined his “Worldwide Handsome” title into a distinct fashion category. While he was once known for his casual “comfortable but expensive” boyfriend aesthetic, his post-military era is characterized by a high-fashion partnership with Gucci and FRED Jewelry, blending classic princely elegance with subtle, modern edge.
Jin’s current style is often described as “Modern Aristocrat.” He favors clean lines and traditional silhouettes that highlight his broad shoulders and proportions, but he frequently breaks the formality with playful or “biker” elements.
What Eyeglasses Does Jin Wear?
Jin has spoken openly about his poor eyesight (farsightedness), which makes these glasses a functional wardrobe staple. He uses them to shift between his “intellectual” persona and his “off-duty” soft look. And in the post above, he wore a round, wireframe eyeglasses that gives off a boyfriend look.
To get the same feel Classic Specs has Burnside, pretty much the same style RM was wearing, for a more classic look.
J-Hope (Jung Hoseok)
J-Hope has fully embraced his role as a high-fashion icon and even has his own term “Hobicore,” which describes as a vibrant aesthetic that blends streetwear and retro styles. His looks are often experimental, and that’s why you don’t get to see him in simple looks on stage.
Recently, his looks are becoming a vibrant mix of luxury tailoring and avant-garde streetwear. He’s mastered “mismatched harmony,” wearing pieces that shouldn’t work together, but somehow they do.
What Sunglasses Does JHope Wear?
For J-Hope, glasses are never an afterthought. They’re often the centerpiece of his outfit. His 2026 eyewear collection focuses on atypical shapes and warm-tinted lenses. He rarely goes for basic frames.
JHope isn’t afraid of statement fashion that works, like heart-shaped frames, flower-rimmed glasses, or bold red acetate sunglasses (seen in his recent Juntae Kim tour collaboration). The closest to an Avant-guard sunglasses we have on the collection is Wayward, a flattering cat-eye sunglasses designed to fit all face shapes.
Suga (Min Yoongi)
In 2026, Suga has fully embraced a style that blends “rockstar grunge” with “high-end minimalism.” Since completing his alternative military service in June 2025, his fashion has leaned into a calmer, more settled energy, characterized by his role as a Valentino global ambassador and his love for monochromatic, “under-the-radar” luxury.
Suga’s style defines “effortless cool.” He often chooses pieces that look simple from a distance but reveal incredible quality and texture up close.
What Glasses Does Suga Wear?
Suga uses eyewear to transition between his fierce AgustD persona and his softer, more contemplative Yoongi side.
When he’s in the studio doing Weverse live, Suga often wears thick black “nerd-chic” frames that provide a scholarly contrast to his tattoos and piercings. He favors thick, black Wayfarer or D-frame shapes, frequently wearing Gentle Monster and Manomos. These frames are slightly oversized, making his face appear smaller and emphasizing his “cat-like” features.
How BTS’s Eyewear Styles Differ
Rather than ranking styles, BTS’s fashion strength lies in contrast. Each member approaches eyewear differently, using glasses as a styling tool rather than a point of comparison.
Across eras and appearances, eyewear plays different roles within the group. For some members, glasses function as a daily staple. For others, they act as a visual accent that shifts depending on mood, setting, or performance.
- RM and V often treat glasses as part of their visual identity, whether through consistency or artistic styling.
- Jimin and Jin lean toward refinement, using clean silhouettes and polished frames to elevate classic looks.
- Jungkook and J-Hope use eyewear more dynamically, allowing frames to help transform their image.
- Suga favors understated styles, choosing frames that feel personal and low-key rather than trend-driven.
Together, these approaches highlight why BTS’s influence on fashion remains enduring: individuality is prioritized over uniformity.
Find Your Own Take on the Look
BTS’s eyewear choices highlight a few timeless principles: proportion, balance, and intention. Clean black D-frames, soft metal rounds, slightly oversized retro shapes, and warm-tinted sunglasses appear across different members and eras.
Classic Specs carries similar silhouettes inspired by enduring design. Instead of copying a specific look, focus on the frame shape and mood that feels most natural to you, because the best style, just like BTS’s, always comes from individuality.
References
[NOTICE] BTS The 5th Album Release and World Tour. Weverse (BigHit Music).https://weverse.io/bts/notice/32916. Accessed January 15, 2026.
BTS announces return with new world tour in 2026 and 2027. The Guardian.https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jan/14/bts-announces-return-with-new-world-tourm-includin-in-2026-and-2027. Accessed January 15, 2026.
K-pop supergroup BTS to end four-year hiatus with massive global tour. The Washington Post.https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2026/01/14/bts-tour-2026-hiatus-ends/. Accessed January 15, 2026
