I Wore BTS’ Jin’s Alo Collection Every Day to the Gym & Here Are My Unfiltered Thoughts
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BTS got me back into K-pop, so by default, Jin got me back into working out. Well, sort of. I was already making a dent in my fitness journey for 2025 when Alo announced that its global ambassador, Jin, would be starring in the brand’s Wellness Begins With Self-Love campaign. After seeing the BTS member rock his sensible fits in the campaign and knowing that his fashion taste is incomparable, I wondered if those exact fits could complement my workouts.
It’s safe to admit that I have bad taste in athleisure and was pretty unhappy with what was already in my closet. The last time I properly bought matching sets for working out was when I was a sophomore in college, so those pieces are now horribly outdated. Exercising at the gym came with the guilt of looking unflattering to other gymgoers. With Jin’s campaign, I hoped to reignite the self-love he and his band members have been preaching about in their songs—an “Epiphany”—one might say.
How I wore Jin’s Alo Campaign clothes
Jin’s Alo Campaign came with an assortment of looks—from the comfy to the ultra-sporty. The outfit that really caught my eye was the sole unisex look, which consists of the Make Waves Hoodie in Gray and the matching sweatpants. The eldest BTS member made the two-piece set look snug but also super wearable.
I was already a pro-sweat pants person at the gym despite the workout leggings agenda. I also go to a climbing gym where sleek puffy pants are highly popular. But these sweats took being comfortable to the next level. The inner lining of the pants was softer than the sheets on my bed, but it still felt super light. I’m not usually a fan of grey in my wardrobe but the unique patterns were eye-catching. When it came time to take off the hoodie while sweating bullets during cardio, the bottoms seamlessly matched a solid-colored top in any color.
Colorways: Athletic Heather Grey Tonal
Material: 35% Polyester, 65% Cotton
Colorways: Athletic Heather Grey Tonal
Material: 35% Polyester, 65% Cotton
The next day, I wore another outfit that Jin sported in his campaign: the Double Take Short Sleeve shirt and a hat. I’ve never had a boyfriend, but if I were to succinctly describe these clothes, they were boyfriend material. Whenever I wear my usual gear, I find my sports bras to be restricting when paired with whatever overpriced concert tee I have lying in my drawer. The Double Take short-sleeved tee had fibers that felt like a warm embrace with each movement. I’ve never felt something incredibly soft made for activewear and could make the case that even shirts designed for men should be worn by everyone.
Colorways: Black, White, Espresso, Charcoal Green, Athletic Heather Grey, Mushroom
Material: 47% Modal, 47% Cotton, 6% Spandex
I paired that tee with the Accolade Hoodie, which was probably the darkest black color in my hoodie collection (this is coming from someone who spent 2024 buying black K-pop concert hoodies every month). In the climax of a New York winter where a 40-degree day was treated like summer, it was so refreshing to wear this hoodie without an overbearing puffer jacket. The hoodie had protection from the cold breeze, but it was still lightweight and breathable.
Colorways: Black, Espresso, Charcoal Green, Athletic Heather Grey, Mushroom, Navy, Steel Grey, Chestnut, Burgundy Truffle, Winter Ivy
Material: 65% Cotton, 35% Polyester
When I reignited my passion for being active, I realized that it’s even better when you have outfits that make you feel confident and efficient at the same time. It’s self-care, anyway! Jin’s campaign definitely inspired me and made me affirm that “I’m the one I should love” when I work out.
