Even though today’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina remained scoreless due to regulation, the star-studded halftime show offered plenty of electric action on the MetLife Stadium pitch. Headlined by Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira — with cameos from Burna Boy, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso, the Muppets, the New York Philharmonic, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo Nazario, a children’s choir, and probably a few others we’re forgetting — the 11-minute performance was packed with enough star power to fill the Coachella lineup. And as always, ex gq Cover stars BTS and Bieber came right into the global-stage-worthy menswear department.
Bangtan Boys stuck to the theme for the occasion — not only did they put a football-ified spin on the lyrics of their 2020 hit “Dynamite,” but all seven members were decked out in sporty custom ensembles in red (the primary color of the band’s giant fan base). Arirang era), black, and white. Jungkook and V both wore leather racing jackets that looked straight out of the F1 paddock; RM and Jin zip up sleek contrasting tracksuits; And Suga, Jimin and J-Hope all wore punkish BTS football kits.
Meanwhile, Bieber kept things low-key, performing an acoustic version of his Swag II The number “Everything’s Hallelujah” in a look from her clothing label Skylark: a cropped green tee over a baggy white polo shirt, a pair of long raw denim jorts, and chunky white socks paired with the brand’s recently released Matter Daddy Torpedo sneakers. Although he looked as effortlessly cool as ever, the outfit was a reversal of the typically Canadian singer’s looks, which he’s seen several times earlier this week. footy-coded look.
