Autumn dressing has a rather convincing new ambassador, and he appears to have brought his own acoustic guitar.
SEVENTEEN's Joshua is making a case for cosy knitwear in the live clip for his digital single 'Baby Come Home'. In the video, he takes a day off from the usual pop-star aesthetic, clad in a homey argyle cardigan, camel-toned trousers, and a living room that looks ready to host a particularly sentimental Sunday morning.
The song may be about wanting someone home, but the wardrobe is expanding that request to: come home, stay in, and watch the world turn into golden hour. If 'baby' hasn't come home yet, she's probably just playing in the autumn foliage for a bit. Don't worry, she knows her way back to a good cardigan.
Joshua's Argyle Cardigan Is a Cup of Coffee
Released on Tuesday, 22 September, the performance places Joshua in a softly lit living room, where warm furnishings and a leather sofa complement his understated styling. His cardigan soft launches the season in muted brown, cream, and beige in a classic argyle pattern, while a white shirt underneath adds gentle layering. Once everyone starts dressing like a well-brewed cinnamon latte, you know autumn has announced its arrival.
The camel trousers are doing their share of the seasonal heavy lifting, too. Rather than outshining the patterned knit, their warm, subdued colour keeps the outfit coordinated without looking as though Joshua has spent the morning matching paint samples.
It is a familiar autumn formula: a statement knit, comfortable trousers, and sophisticated neutral shades that rival the falling leaves. The argyle supplies the retro, preppy personality, while the relaxed fit stops the outfit from becoming a school uniform.
The appeal of fall wardrobes lies in their lack of heavy styling. No elaborate accessories are needed to make the look work, and the cardigan is the sort of piece that could easily move from a sleepy afternoon indoors to a coffee date once the weather calls for an extra layer. True to the title of his new single, the argyle cardigan looks like home-knitted to be wearable and portable.
A Living Room, an Acoustic Guitar, and a Little Longing
The video's setting makes the outfit feel like part of the story. An acoustic guitar rests beside the sofa, and the brief musical preview favours a gentle, intimate atmosphere over a dramatic introduction. Joshua's voice enters with the song's central plea: 'Baby come home'.
The vintage styling fits that mood rather ideally. From the soft knitwear and earthy palette to the domestic backdrop, the teaser seems less interested in presenting an untouchable idol than someone you might actually find waiting in the living room. Of course, that is also an excellent way to make a cardigan look more romantic than fabric ever should, but that's apparently the power of fashion.
'Baby Come Home' in Two Languages
Joshua's digital single was released on 22 September at 1 pm KST, and is available in both English and Chinese. The release date coincided with the autumnal equinox, making the camel-toned cardigan the perfect welcome for the cinnamon season. The teaser was unveiled two days earlier, offering a brief introduction to the song's sound and visual mood.
Meanwhile, fans have been playing detective over the mystery man seated opposite Joshua, with WeiBird emerging as a popular guess. Once the full performance went live, K-pop fans were, once again, very much correct. The duo offered a dreamy serenade through soft vocals and even softer fall ensembles.
For fashion-minded fans, however, the video has already supplied a wearable takeaway. Argyle does not need a dramatic reinvention for autumn. Give it a warm colour palette, an easy pair of trousers, and a little room to breathe.
Summer may have had flings with bandanas and Grecian sundresses, but autumn has once again declared its love for argyle sweaters.
