Fashion Faves: Exploring 5 Popular Korean Brands K-pop Idols Wear On Stage
August 01, 2023For example, it is common to see entire Instagram and Twitter profiles dedicated to a particular group's fashion or just one member's outfits.
Since many fans took these idols as their fashion inspirations, these profiles also usually share where the clothes are from and, sometimes, where to buy them.
Among the many brands' idols wear, I've tried to list the five most popular Korean brands worn by idols, especially on stage.
#Ader Error
Born from a collective of creatives from Seoul that work all over the world, Ader Error is a unique brand whose name means both attraction for aesthetics (A for aesthetic, D for drawing, and the ER is added to create a verb) and attraction for imperfections (Error stands for that).
The brand is not considered a luxury brand but is undoubtedly in the high price range.
Ader Error has a unique and creative vibe, which is why so many K-pop idols love it!
Here is BTS’s Jimin wearing Ader Error pants for their IDOL music video:
JIMIN #JIMIN 180824 #LOVE_YOURSELF 結 'Answer' IDOL MV #BTS #지민 #방탄소년단
— Beyond The Style ✼ Alex ✼ (@GetOnSwag) August 30, 2018
ADER ERROR Raise-up jeans
tnx to IM_YOUR_MY pic.twitter.com/d5nnrq4WEe
TREASURE’s Asahi also wore an Ader Error knit vest for their My Treasure music video:
#ASAHI wearing#ADERERROR warning knit vest - $285.65#YOSHI wearing
— TREASURE WARDROBE (@TREASURE_WRDR) January 11, 2021
99%IS red N badge - $35.5#GUCCI Blue wool cashmere coat - $4,585@treasuremembers
#トレジャー #TREASURE #TREASUREWARDROBE #트레저 #THE_TREASURE_EFFECT #YOSHINORI pic.twitter.com/Ho3rsF1IiJ
On 2022-02-01 via Red Velvet Twitter, Red Velvet Wendy was spotted wearing Ader Error's sweater, and Balenciaga's sneakers. #adererror #balenciaga #redvelvet #redvelvetwendy #redvelvetcloset #redvelvetfashion #redvelvetstyle #sneakers #wendyhttps://t.co/H34gDBFcxi pic.twitter.com/xcmBNYKBXv
— 케이팝 아웃피츠 | Kpop Outfits (@Kpop__outfits) February 15, 2022
#Gentle Monster
Gentle Monster is a Korean luxury eyewear brand that has steadily risen in popularity in recent years.
Not only do many idols wear this brand very frequently, but Blackpink’s Jennie also collaborated with the brand various times to create exclusive collections:
BLACKPINK's Jennie for Gentle Monster, 2022. pic.twitter.com/pQ0ENl3UHB
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) July 17, 2023
Jennie Kim for Gentle Monster photographed by Hugo Comte pic.twitter.com/3Kv2rhRpZc
— nathalia (@cinmondoll) July 19, 2023
#YEJI "None Of My Business" MV
— Itzy Style (@stylebyitzy) July 24, 2023
Wearing #GentleMonster & #Sandro pic.twitter.com/iGT1HtZ1tU
And TXT’s Yeonjun has worn Gentle Monster’s glasses both on and off stage many many times!
🦊's Sunglasses/Glasses Collection
— STYLE X TXT ☆ (@stylebytxt) July 24, 2023
☆ GENTLE MONSTER / R13
🖇 https://t.co/phMGcQjBgP
🖇 https://t.co/zLhM9sarZk
🖇 https://t.co/cc6nLebGT6
🖇 https://t.co/Oc3l8v8fdg
🖇 https://t.co/NcFYJJlQcu
(1/2)#YEONJUN #연준 #style_cyj#TOMORROW_X_TOGETHER@TXT_members @TXT_bighit pic.twitter.com/RnBmr24tzP
#Mixxmix
Mixxmix is among the most affordable popular Korean brands on the list, which you should definitely check out, especially if you like cutesy dresses with an edgy and stylish vibe.
This brand, in particular, only realizes clothes for women, but also some male idols wore its designs.
It is not a surprise then that many idols are fans of this brand, its simple lines, and its excellent fit, and, for this reason, I couldn’t skip it on the most popular Korean brands list!
Here you can see Nayeon wearing a super sweet and cute Mixxmix cardigan at the airport:
Nayeon
— NAYEON STYLE #나연 (@stylebynayeon) February 7, 2021
180310 • Gimpo Airport 🍂
– #mixxmix, #converse, #balenciaga#TWICE #트와이스 #임나연 #나연 #NAYEON pic.twitter.com/f7ijppz0QF
Despite its very feminine appeal also Superjunior’s Heechul wore one of Mixxmix adorable t-shirts:
พรี;:#mixxmix
— พรีเกาหลี /eucerinพร้อมส่ง (@chobverver) June 9, 2021
Heart Bear T-Shirt (Light Purple)
ลดเยอะมาก 💜
690฿ 📮40/60
🧶https://t.co/hNaRreLJIa#พรีออเดอร์เกาหลี #พรีเกาหลี #เสื้อผ้าสไตล์เกาหลี #เสื้อผ้าเกาหลี pic.twitter.com/Q38RSRbIcP
#Lucky Chouette
Lucky Chouette is a brand that combines classical and street-wear vibes, which takes inspiration from traditional Korean dresses and international influences.
Its name refers to “chouette,” in French, “owl,” which is supposed to be a good luck charm, and the brand includes different renditions of its owl with every new collection.
The brand is catered to women, like Mixxmix, and is cute, but the two brands are quite different.
Ive’s Yujin recently collaborated with the brand:
🎥
— IVE OFFICIAL (@IVEstarship) April 19, 2023
[IVE ON] ANYUJIN x LUCKY CHOUETTE BEHINDhttps://t.co/LdAgtg7Rpc#IVE #아이브 #ANYUJIN #안유진#IveIVE #아이해브아이브 #IAM #아이엠#IVE_ON#럭키슈에뜨 #LUCKYCHOUETTE pic.twitter.com/gOEAMwnSWH
Twice’s Tzuyu also wore one of their shirts for the Fanfare music video:
200522 TWICE TZUYU
— tzuyu style (@tzustyle) May 21, 2020
(TWICE JAPAN 6th SINGLE Fanfare)
Brand #LUCKYCHOUETTE - Pleats Detail V-neck Blouse
₩368,000/$299/Rp.4.404.700
#TZUYU #쯔위 #子瑜 #ツウィ#트와이스 #TWICE #StyleofTzuyu #tzuyufashion #tzuyustyle pic.twitter.com/gwTVvyAy7K
{'The Show' MC}#Chaehyun is wearing:
— Kep1ers Closet 🍹 (@Kep1ersCloset) July 21, 2022
🔹#Cider Library Chic Sweater Vest $15
🔹#LuckyChouette Option Belt Point Pleated Mini Skirt $280#Kep1erFashion #Kep1er #KimChaehyun pic.twitter.com/KhuVx7S8f8
A very cute brand, perfect for those who want to include some nice classic and feminine pieces to their wardrobe!
#EENK
Created by Lee Hyemee, EENK is a bold and creative brand that finds inspiration in everything and transforms it into unique pieces of clothing.
EENK, like Ader Error, is not exactly considered a luxury brand but is in the high-price range of clothing brands.
It is also targeted both to men and women.
Its designs combine straightforward lines and unexpected twists, giving the brand its vanguard vibe; this explains why it’s one of the most popular Korean brands.
Itzy’s Yuna, in their recent music video for “None of My Business,” wore an EENK top:
Finally Girls' Generation ’s Taeyeon wore an EENK top during Queendom:
Definitely a must on this list!
Listing only five of the most popular Korean brands among K-pop idols took a lot of work, but I tried my best! Please find some fashion inspiration and let us know if you want to suggest any other brand I forgot.