The K-pop and K-drama craze seems to be at its peak all over the world. Young people are so fond of Korean culture, from their cinema to food, everything has its place in India too. Korean fashion is becoming a style statement in the country, from social media influencers to high school students, Korean chic is in awe of everyone. The bold colors and bold combination make Korean clothing stand out among other fashion trends. Even many fashion designers consider following the fashion trends of South Korea. In LMIFW 2020, designers Shivan, Narresh brought Seoul to the fore.
Outfits inspired by famous K-pop bands like BTS, Black Pink, EXO, Red Velvet, especially BTS inspired boots and EXO inspired boy hats are quite trendy among young people in India. Not only these, but K-pop-inspired pleated plaid skirts, heart-collar crop tops, shorts, sneakers, lazy sour cream-and-onion sweaters, ramen bowl t-shirts and more are also loved by people in India. K-pop has become a hugely popular genre with fans. They have such die-hard fans who adore their idols and bands so passionately.
The beginnings of K-pop and K-drama have been around for a while, but it has taken India by storm lately. Netflix India is full of Korean shows and movies, and it reported a 370% increase in K-drama viewership in India in 2020. This sums up the craze of K-drama in the nation. Fashion influencers also keep up with Korean fashion. Famous Indian fashion influencer Radhika Bangia shares a lot of K-drama related stuff on her Instagram. She also showcases K-pop inspired outfits that are easy to put together.
K-pop fashion icons to get outfit inspiration from
If you are a fan of certain K-drama or K-pop bands, then you prefer their merch. But if you want to customize the whole Korean fashion vibe, here are some of the K-pop fashion icons you need to know.
BTS’s V – The band is world famous, but when it comes to fashion, no one can beat V. His eccentric fashion is something you can mimic and stand out from the crowd. Check out some of his outfits.
SEVENTEEN’s The8- He is the main dancer of the band and has a great fashion sense which is followed by many people. He often shares photos on Instagram showing his style.
Red Velvet’s Joy – She has appeared in many k-dramas other than singing. She likes wearing bold colors and baggy outfits. Her street style is followed by many.
Jennie from BLACKPINK– She is the main rapper of the band and is known for her hip-hop street style. She is a big fan of glasses, caps, bags and other accessories.
Which of the K-pop stars did you find most fashionable?
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