BTS Jimin's growing international popularity is drawing the attention of world-renowned artists. In a recent interview, American filmmaker Gus Van Sant handpicked the BTS member as one of the stars he wants to collaborate with.
Gus Van Sant is well known for directing award-winning films like Good Will Hunting, Milk, and Elephant. He was also responsible for the screenplay of My Own Private Idaho, which also took home several honors. Apart from his work in film, Van Sant is also renowned in the art circles for his photography and music. ARMYs, immediately, snapped to attention upon seeing Van Sant's interview with ID magazine, All Kpop reported.
In his answer, he unexpectedly mentioned the name of BTS Jimin as a potential subject of his photoshoot. During the interview, Van Sant was asked which actor he wanted to collaborate with for his future projects. Though Van Sant said that he had his eye out for someone who is not an actor, he specifically mentioned Jimin from BTS because he had a "certain peacefulness" about him. The director implied that he would like to include Jimin in one of his film projects and even floated the idea of using him as a model for one of his photoshoots.
ARMYs celebrated the attention from the award-winning artist and congratulated Jimin on social media. This development also fueled the celebratory atmosphere for Jimin's fans because the BTS member, recently, celebrated his 25th birthday.
From the beginning of the month, fans have been celebrating Jimin's accomplishments on different platforms. They have also been holding different activities such as fan gatherings, ad placements and even commissioning artificial snow to fall in the Gangnam District for Jimin's Winter Wonderland birthday theme.
Recently, Jimin has been receiving a lot of attention not only from local supporters but also from international outfits because of his unique style and charisma. Jimin, recently, entered the BoF 500 list of celebrities who influence the fashion industry, validating his position as a global trendsetter.
Being included in the Business of Fashion 500 list of People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry is no small feat as there is a stringent process of selection. Among those who become part of the panel are BoF editors who pore through hundreds of nominations, research, and date to come out with a definitive professional index of individuals who make their mark in the $2.4 trillion fashion industry, the BoF site indicated.
