Jimin BTS Jersey Smashes Records, Fetches $1.9 Billion at World Cup Charity Auction

A jersey worn by BTS member Jimin during the electrifying halftime show of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final has fetched an astonishing $110,000 (around Rp1.9 billion) at a charity auction in the United States, setting a record for the highest price achieved in the sale.

The auction, titled "One Goal: A FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Auction," concluded online after running for a week following the international football tournament. According to the Korea Times, the auction, managed by Christie's, successfully raised a total of $652,630. Jimin's jersey, worn during the final match between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, emerged as the most valuable item.

Christie's had initially estimated the jersey's value to be between $3,000 and $5,000. However, the final bid far surpassed expectations, reaching $110,000. The official FIFA match ball used in the final also sold for the same amount. Other items belonging to BTS members worn during the performance also garnered significant bids: a scarf worn by V sold for $46,200, Jung Kook's jacket achieved $46,200, Suga's pants went for $33,000, and J-Hope's gloves were sold for $28,600.

Collectively, the seven items from BTS generated $300,300, accounting for approximately 46% of the auction's total revenue. All proceeds from the auction are designated for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. This initiative is dedicated to ensuring access to quality education and football playing opportunities for children in underserved communities across more than 200 countries. The program aims to raise a total of $100 million.