What makes BigBang’s G-Dragon, Zico and EXO’s Kai the K-pop fashion kings?
These Korean stars, who embrace trends first and are unafraid to experiment, also manage to remain true to their own unique sense of style
First to embrace trends, unafraid to experiment, and always true to his unique sense of style – these are the traits that make a true fashion king. Here are five from the glamorous world of K-pop.
1. BigBang’s G-Dragon
Days after being discharged from military service, G-Dragon was quick to make a comeback in the fashion scene, launching a Nike and PEACEMINUSONE collaboration collection – which sold out worldwide in minutes. Recently, he was spotted at the brand’s Future Sport Forum 2020, wearing braided shoelaces as a tie and a bag clip in place of a pocket square.
From BigBang’s over-the-top music videos to his headline-making front row appearances, G-Dragon is known for his fuzzy coats and Chanel womenswear, Thom Browne suits, Chrome Hearts accessories and streetwear by Jeremy Scott. He customises his clothes by cutting, doodling on them, or piling on pins, and – in true K-pop fashion – he loves transforming his hair into outrageous colours (red, blue, green, yellow, pink, half-black and half-white – you name it, he’s tried it) and styles (dreadlocks, one-sided bangs called “the seaweed” or “the weave”, Afro hair, and the internet-famous “sushi hair”).
2. Winner’s Mino