K-pop as an industry has long been pushing the boundaries of fashion. From stages and music videos to photo shoots and even street wear, K-pop is constantly shattering gender norms by refusing to adhere to traditional expectations of beauty and fashion. These male stars are all trendsetters in their own right. They’re redefining masculinity in Korea and all over the globe with their fashion choices that might be considered androgynous or perhaps more traditionally feminine. Here are just a few of the male idols out here proving that anyone can wear what they want to.

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon

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G-Dragon has never been one to ascribe to the typical fashion trends, and his Instagram is chock full of boundary-breaking looks. He seems to be a big fan of nail polish in particular, and several of his posts feature painted nails in a variety of colors. He’s even shared a photo of what appears to be his extensive stash of nail polishes — it’s an envy-worthy collection of colors, that’s for sure!

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EXO’s Xiumin and Sehun

The members of EXO are no strangers to nail polish either. Xiumin is one member in particular who has been known to sport some bold nail colors on a semi-regular basis, but this example from their “Wolf” MV is particularly memorable for the messy, ultra-cool “I-don’t-care-what-you-think” vibe. EXO’s youngest member Sehun also featured as the first cover model for SuperELLE magazine back in 2017, and his edgy nail art was a key point of the look. It’s also the perfect style for someone who’s looking for a low-key way to try out nail polish!

SEVENTEEN’s The8

The8 is a member of the Performance Unit and SEVENTEEN’s resident b-boying master, but he’s also a total fashion icon. He’s featured in tons of fashion magazines, and his Instagram is all the OOTD inspo you’ll ever need. His looks are always unique, and he often pushes gender norms with his androgynous photo shoot ‘fits featuring delicate florals, soft pastels, and adventurous cuts. With long legs and runway-worthy features like his, it’s no wonder why The8 rocks literally everything he wears.

WayV’s Xiaojun and Ten + NCT’s Yuta

NCT stands out not only for its unique and innovative concept, but for the group’s bold fashion choices as well. They’re always on the cutting edge of the trends in South Korea and worldwide. While Xiaojun, Ten, and Yuta certainly aren’t the only members who’ve elected to ignore the traditional rules of fashion, these outfits are stunning examples of some of their gender-fluid looks. From Ten’s sheer red top to Xiaojun’s and Yuta’s pleated skirts, there is no limit to what they can pull off.

NU’EST’s Ren

NU’EST’s youngest member Ren has been pushing the boundaries of masculinity with his style choices ever since his debut. He’s well-known for his gorgeous long hair from earlier eras, and he’s no stranger to other traditionally feminine styles like lace, florals, and painted nails. He even featured in advertisements for a women’s online clothing store back in 2016, modeling dresses, skirts, and blouses with stunning fluidity.

SHINee’s Key

Key is another star who’s not afraid to push the boundaries of male fashion, and he’s proven his icon status in the dozens of magazine shoots and covers he’s done over the course of his career. He’s a fashion king capable of pulling off virtually any concept out there, including clothing that’s usually reserved for women (like edgy black skirts, or soft lacy button-ups). At this point, we’re convinced that Key could make a potato sack look like haute couture!

GOT7’s Mark

The members of GOT7 are all fashion icons, but this recent photo shoot from The Star magazine featuring the eldest member Mark is particularly notable for its stereotype-smashing outfits. The juxtaposition between Mark’s strong features and the eye-catching sequins or the luxurious string of pearls made for an incredibly interesting shoot, and he pulled off every look effortlessly. Where can I get a floral puffer coat like this one?!

BTS

BTS has been experimenting with fashion ever since their debut, and over the years the members have developed their own styles that speak to their unique personalities. They’re well-known for their ability to rock any look, and they’ve featured in multiple photo shoots wearing everything from skirts to fishnets. BTS is constantly setting trends, and their gender-fluid looks have caught a lot of attention in the K-pop world and beyond.

Hey Soompiers! Can you think of any times your favorite stars smashed gender norms with their style choices? Tell us in the comments!

K-pop idols are incredibly talented not only on stage, but also when off-duty. While probably all of them own a wardrobe we’d kill for, some idols have become fashion icons and demonstrated they’re serious about their style, always showing up looking flawless for everything from live performances to a red carpet or even the airport hallways. In search of some fashion-inspo? Get ready to feel some style-envy while you check out these idols whose sense of style is simply out of this world.

EXO’s Kai

Simple yet luxurious. Kai knows how to combine high-end brands with simple cuts and clean frames, with a focus on prints, textures, and accessories (plus, crop tops). He’s without a doubt one of the most stylish idols out there, so it’s not surprising he was named global ambassador by Gucci.

Sandara Park

Urban, modern, eclectic, carefree, those are a few words you could use to describe Sandara Park’s style. From baggy pants to matching sets, beanies, fun dresses, and lots of layering, Dara has shown us for years she has the fashion ship interested in her soul.

ATEEZ’s Hongjoong

A beret lover, Hongjoong is not afraid to try new things when talking style. With prints, stripes, textures, layers, and LOTS of accessories, he’s always on the lookout for fun accents to add to his outfits, both on and off the stage.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie

Jennie has declared her love for fashion on many occasions. She can pull off both urban, relaxed styles and fancy, luxurious ones. A global ambassador for Chanel, Jennie has found her own way to combine streetwear with haute couture, and there’s no one doing it as well as her.

The Boyz’s Hwall

Hwall has been turning heads ever since his debut, but for the past year, his fashion sense has become stronger than ever, gifting us with outfits we just keep obsessing over. Almost always incorporating black in his looks, his grunge-eclectic-dark style continuously pushes the limits of what we’re used to.

Sunmi

Queen not only on the stage but also on the streets — and her Instagram account. Sunmi loves to mix a feminine style with normcore accents and of course, some luxury accessories and details in order to stand out.

BTS’s V

Considered by many one of the biggest style icons in K-pop, V knows how to put together an incredible outfit while looking effortless. A big fan of color, prints, textures, layers, and of course, Gucci, V has never been afraid of wearing whatever he wants, no matter how eccentric others may think it is.

Apink’s Naeun

Sporty yet chic with a street touch, Naeun knows how to dress comfortably while looking fab. A streetwear advocate and a fan of clean cuts and minimalism, her fashion sense serves as inspo for both her fans and people all around the world.

SEVENTEEN’s The8

Patches, lots of denim, belts, hats, matching sets, high-end fashion, street-wear, colors, minimal… there’s absolutely nothing The8 can’t pull off, and he knows it. At this point, we’ve probably seen him try everything and anything, with both hair and clothes, and the result is always outstanding.

Red Velvet’s Joy

Joy achieved the perfect point where sweet, sexy, and chic meet, all while looking effortless. She enjoys fashion, and we can tell by checking out her airport outfits, where she’s always down to play a little and try new things, especially when talking urban and cute styles.

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon

A fashion icon. Period. Do we really need to explain here? GD opened the door for many other idols to experiment and not be afraid of breaking away from the norm. Colors, layering, accessories, GD has tried every single style out there, combining retail brands with haute couture and always succeeding.

Who’s your K-pop fashion icon? Let us know in the comments!

Caromalis is a K-pop, K-Fashion, and K-beauty obsessed content creator and writer. You can find her interviewing some of yours (and her) favorite groups when they visit NYC, trying the latest K-beauty trends or testing idols’ skincare routines. Say hi to Caro on Instagram and Twitter!

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Regarding suspicions of Yang Hyun Suk and Seungri raising their gambling funds through “hwanchigi,” a term that refers to illegal practices surrounding foreign exchange transactions, the police commented, “We are reviewing the possibility of booking them on the additional charge of violating the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act.”

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