Trends Started By K-Pop Idols

July 12, 2022June 18, 2023 koreanophiles apink, blackpink, exo, f(x), girls generation, iTZY, iu, jennie, naeun, sehun, yuna

K-Pop Idols are great trendsetters. Once they wear something in shows or during rehearsals, there’s no way it won’t be viral and be the start of a fashion trend. Here are some of the best fashion trends led by your favorite K-pop idols.

1) Bubble Tea by EXO’s Sehun

Sehun from EXO made famous bubble tea and the shop, Cofioca in Apgujeong, Gangnam. This specific drink brand is also a favorite of members of groups like GOT7, KARA, NCT, APINK, and many more.

2) BLACKPINK Jennie’s Two-Toned Hair

Jennie revealed her two-toned hair during the “How You Like That” promotions in 2020. Korean fans called it “hairband bangs,” while fans all over the world referred to it as two-toned hair.

3)Slime and Nerdy clothes by IU

In 2017, IU was seen liking Slime photos and videos on Instagram, she also shared what she brought and made on her official account. Since then the slime trend has taken over South Korea, especially the younger generation.

Another thing that IU made viral is the tracksuit from NERDY that she wore on “Hyori’s Bed and Breakfast” in 2017. Viewers coined it the “IU Tracksuit.” The brand has recorded sales of 54.4 billion won in three years.

4) Tennis Skirt by f(x)

f(x) began the tennis skirt trend in K-Pop way back in 2013. Since then most K-Pop girl groups have used this pleated tennis skirt in their comeback stages and daily outfits. This type of skirt is now a staple in Korean fashion brands.

5) Adidas Leggings by APINK Naeun

APINK Naeun’s Adidas leggings caught the attention of many netizens because they accentuated her long and beautiful legs. The leggings instantly went sold out the release of their dance practice.

6) Colored Skinny Jeans by Girls’ Generation

Aside from taking over the nation with “Gee,” the girls’ colored skinny jeans caught the attention of many teens in 2009 and became trendy for a few years.

7) Zara bag by ITZY’s Yuna

ITZY’s Yuna was seen wearing the same bag and many became curious. The fans were able to look for it and others are ordering the bag from ZARA in Spain. Many ordered it for its reasonable price, $49.99, and its designer bag look.