Renowned South Korean fashion designer Kim Rieul, known for modernizing hanbok, died at 32.

Kim Rieul, a 32-year-old South Korean fashion designer known for modernizing traditional hanbok and dressing K-pop stars like BTS and Monsta X, passed away. His family confirmed his death, but the cause is undisclosed. Kim gained fame in 2016 with his brand 'Rieul' and was featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2023. His innovative designs blended contemporary styles with traditional Korean art, making hanbok more accessible globally.

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