The singer and rapper of K-pop band Shinee is one of the idols who has made his name in the fashion space as well. The singer believes in genderless fashion, and even wore a bright skirt-esque attire for the music video of Don’t Call Me. Besides donning gender fluid clothes, Key also extends his fashion into his creative projects. The 30-year-old rapper recently came out with his mini-album Bad Love that saw him playing with cosmic space suits and 80s inspired disco vibes.
Blackpink’s Jennie often attends fashion shows. Most recently, the 26-year was seen at Chanel’s show for the Paris Fashion Week. The K-pop idol was spotted in the front row in a gamine look from Virginie Viard’s pre-fall runway. The brand ambassador of Chanel since 2017, Jennie wore the all-black look by the French fashion house.
Kim Taehyung
Besides being part of the biggest musical group in the world V aka Taehyung is also a fashion enthusiast. The 26-year-old along with fellow BTS members, showcased Virgil Abloh’s fall/winter 2021 menswear last year. Jin, Suga, j-Hope, RM, Jimin, Jungkook, and V each donned the exquisite pieces designed by Abloh as the K-pop members navigated an industrial space filled with Vuitton-clad models.
K-pop group EXO’s singer Kai has also made his name in the world of fashion. Besides his fluid dance movements and smooth singing skills, Kai can also pass as a model on a fashion runway. The global brand ambassador of Gucci has modeled the Italian fashion house’s clothes in his creative manner.
Lee Chae-rin aka CL became the first K-pop star along with Rose from Blackpink to grace the red carpet of one of the biggest fashion events of the year Met Gala 2021. The 31-year-old former rapper in girl group 2NE1 wore a blue denim coat over white briefs, designed by Alexander Wang.