#south korea trends

[koreaguides]

2021 Korean Winter Fashion

1. Long Coat 

A must have winter item, it keeps you warm & looks sophisticated. Collared ones have been very popular this year. 

2. Short Puffer 

Pastel-colored puffers in particular have been popular this year. The light colors make winter feel less gloomy. 

3. Quilted Vest & Jacket

These have been pretty popular since last year. Usually, they’re not too thick & come in basic colors like beige and black. 

4. Sweatpants 

Comfortable & stylish, you can wear them with hoodies & pullovers or with button-up shirts & bomber jackets. 

5. Tracksuit Set 

Always super popular in fall & winter, the hot colors this year are cream, green, orange, turquoise, black & gray. 

6. Argyle Sweater 

Popularized by Blackpink’s Rose, you’ll find cardigans, sweaters, & vest in this pattern sold everywhere in Korea. 

7. Vintage Sweatshirts 

Vintage-looking lettering & patterns in basic colors like black & muted pastels are very trendy right now. 

8. Chelsea Boots 

Returning to the winter fashion scene for 2021, the thick platform sole helps you look taller & are comfortable all day. 

[vollkornbot]

ah yes

feminism

[hayabs]

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[eosbuddy]

ZICO (지코) ‘SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)’ Official MV

[sbutterflly]

A masterpiece 🔥

Kai tho 😍

[0totenb]

What awaits you beyond this castle.. 🧐😱 We look forward to your challenge.😊😘

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[hanarchy]

listen like im not a bts fan and i never will be but the way they used their possible exemption from enlistment to make that obligation worse for EVERYONE and forced those guys to do it is fucked im sorry

[moonlbabe]

The effect he has on me is insane

[magical-demigirl]

What if we got Precure trending on here?

[dailyarmy]

BTS (방탄소년단) 'Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)'

[maddyontv]

"K-Pop has grown so popular so quickly it has become a massive source of economic growth for the country in recent years."

Say "Hello" to 'Hallyu': Korean media continues to entice American audiences with every new release.

In recent years Korean media ranging from music, movies, TV, and food have made large strides across soil. So much so, in fact, it has even been given its own name. ‘Hallyu’ is actually a Chinese term that when translated means ‘korean wave’. The Korean wave began back in the 1990’s sweeping through other Asian countries like Japan and China. The term Hallyu came about specifically with the airing of the K-Drama ‘What Is Love’ in 1997 with its ratings skyrocketing the show to second place in China’s imported content at the time. The Korean wave then swept across Japan in early 2003 with the airing of another K-Drama ‘Winter Sonata’ which brought about a massive tourism boom to Nami Island in Chuncheon. This was only the beginning as the wave made its way across foreign countries like Latin America further East before finally crashing onto America's shores in the early 2010’s. 

One of Korea’s most notable cultural impacts has been that of K-Pop. Despite its name K-Pop covers more than the pop genre and has become its own entity in the country with a myriad of agencies looking for the next big thing. With hundreds of young men and women across the globe dreaming of debuting in the next idol group, American and foreign fans alike have no shortage of bands and solo artists to choose from. Although most Americans may have been exposed to the K-Pop phenomenon first by the release of Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’ in 2012 many stuck around to become longtime fans of some of the most notable groups around in present day including BTS, Blackpink, Twice, NCT and older generation groups like BigBang, Shinee, and Girls Generation. 

K-Pop has grown so popular so quickly it has become a massive source of economic growth for the country in recent years. In 2019 the Korean music industry drew in a US export value of over USD 756 million. With BTS drawing in USD 4.9 billion to date over their 9-year career as a group and drawing in USD 1.43 billion alone with their hit song ‘Dynamite’ that comes at no surprise.

Although K-Pop might be one of South Korea's most notable industries, in recent years both their film and television industries have begun to make waves as well with movies like ‘Parasite’ and series like ‘Squid Game’. In 2019 after the release of his hit film ‘Parasite’, director Bong Joon-ho became the only Korean director to win the Palme d’Or award at the Cannes FIlm Festival and he did so with a unanimous vote. The film went on to take the most awards at the 2020 Oscars after winning four Academy Awards including Best Picture, Writing, International Feature Film, and Directing. 

Following the success of ‘Parasite’ was the country's Netflix Original Series ‘Squid Game’. Released in 2021 and written by Hwang Dong-hyuk ‘Squid Game’ is the streaming giant's biggest ever original series launch to date. The launch was so big that SK Broadband, an internet service provider in the country, sued Netflix for the massive increase in traffic from viewers after the show's release caused usage to shoot from 50 Gigabits per second to 1,200. The series went on to be the first non-english television series to be nominated and win awards at the Primetime Emmys. The series received 14 nominations of which they won six including Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Directing. 

University of Central Oklahoma student and member of the university's Korean Student Association Han Ji-woo shares the sentiment that her country's media is shockingly large in America. “It’s started to boom, K-Pop and other K-things… if they don’t know BTS they definitely know Squid Game or Parasite.” Han expressed her surprise at Oklahoma and the Edmond areas authentic Korean restaurants from drinks like boba tea to traditional Korean barbecue restaurants with grills embedded into each individual table for the patrons to cook their own meat. “I used to have to go to Dallas to get some of these things, but it’s clearly growing and that’s exciting.”

[koreaguides]

8 Popular Men’s Fashion Styles Seen In K-Dramas

1. Kim Seon Ho 

In Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Kim Seon ho’s fashion is casual and practical. You will often see him wearing a t-shirt, plaid shirt, and jeans. 

The main point of his style is that he rarely buttons up his shirts. Because the checkered patterns are colorful and diverse, it never gets boring. 

2. Park Seo Joon 

In Itaewon Class, Park Seo Joon often wears oversized items, especially bomber jackets in deep tones, that show his masculinity. 

He completes this edgy, street look by layering with dark hoodies and wearing combat boots. 

3. Park Seo Joon 

Unlike the stubborn, hard Park Saeroyi, Park Seo Joon plays a seemingly narcisstic chairman with a luxurious, clean style in What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim. 

He often wears a full suit with a tie and completes the look with a very fancy pocket scarf. 

4. Lee Min Ho 

Lee Min Ho often plays a chaebol, a word used to describe the super-rich in Korea. 

In The King Eternal Monarch, he completes this look by wearing a long coat or trench coat paired with a turtleneck sweater, creating a classic and luxurious style. 

5. Gong Yoo 

In Goblin, Gong Yoo also dresses luxuriously in long coats and turtlenecks. 

Unlike Lee Min Ho, Gong Yoo is portrayed more warmly, and you will see many scenes of him wearing sweaters and cardigans to create a sweet, friendly look. 

6. Cha Eun Woo 

Cha Eun woo’s image in My ID Is Gangnam Beauty is a gentle, sweet, and almost perfect guy. That’s why his fashion style in this drama is quite simple and causal. 

His most worn outfit is usually slacks and a button down shirt. The shirt is neatly tucked in, making him look and professional. 

7. Hwang In Yeop 

Hwang In Yeop perfectly portrays the bad boy in True Beauty with his big leather jackets, chain necklace, and silver earrings. 

He looks extremely trendy and sets the standard for the bad boy style. 

8. Lee Do Hyun

The drama Youth of May is set around an extremely important event in Korean history - the democratization of Gwangju in May 1980. Lee Do Hyun recreated the style of the youth at that time. 

The most typical of Lee Do Hyun’s retro outfits is jeans with a button down shirt and belt. 

[magohaenock]

Bad war 😭

[highlifestyleindia]

K Pop singer, actor Lee Ji-han dies in Seoul Halloween stampede

K-Pop singer and actor Lee Ji-han passed away in a terrible stampede on Halloween at the age of 24. Before succeeding as an actor, Lee Ji-han rose to stardom in a singing competition in South Korea.

Fans expressed their sympathy for the actor in great numbers. The actor's agencies shared their sorrow over the tragedy that had occurred. Everyone got in touch with the star's family and expressed their condolences and respect.

[eosbuddy]

BABYMONSTER - ‘SHEESH’ M/V

[milesedgy]

i know i’m following the right people because apparently some kpop singers are going to get drafted into the Korean army and i haven’t seen anyone talk about it on here