One may not even notice that they’ve stayed up until the early hours binge-watching K Drama. Korean dramas create a unique combination of themes and stories that work beyond what anyone imagined in a show.
Besides the incredible storylines and actors, K-dramas also have another aspect that fans love. The fashion! From punk fashion to office looks, here are the binge-worthy best K-dramas for fashion lovers where the Korean fashion idols will serve you with their amazing looks!
Just like how we don’t question the convoluted twists and turns of a blockbuster K-drama, we don’t question the fashion. W e just ogle, appreciate and try to copy.
“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”― Marilyn Monroe
Keeping aspidate amazing plot, the sizzling chemistry between the leads and, um, Hyun Bin, here’s another reason CLOY was one of the most-loved K-dramas of 2020 — the fashion. When female lead Se-ri is not in North Korea making flowery curtains and ajumma outfits look like retro fashion is the biggest Spring/Summer 2020 trend, she’s back in Seoul looking galboss-sharp and lowkey sexy with her power suits.
There are so many incredible outfits worn by the main character Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin) that are striking, bold and chic.
But not just Yoon, Se-Ri Seo Dan, played by Seo Ji-hye, in Crash Landing on You is our fashion star. Seo Dan is our fashion heroine, for modelling one devastatingly stylish outfit after another, despite being surrounded by questionable fashion choices in North Korea. Her outfits are classic and powerful with a feminine twist that go perfectly with her statement hairclips, jet black long hair and almost-permanent scowl.
Moving on It’s Okay to Not be Okay From Moon-Young’s too-stylish-for bed nightgowns to dramatic puff-sleeved fashion confections, her amazing bags and accessories. Her style was so unique and quirky yet on-trend.
Moon-young is a children’s book writer with a lack of empathy due to her traumatic childhood. Its explained that her vibrant and outlandish clothing is her form of protection.
Her outfits also made jaws drop with how amazing they looked. Her ruffled layered shirt dress combined with a leather corset is runway-worthy. Not to mention her all-black suit jacket dress, not only is the storyline thrilling, a bit psychological and a fun watch, but Moon-young’s ensembles scream high-end fashion.
Last but not the least Itaewon Class. This is a revenge story based on a webtoon that involves group of social outcasts who come together to take down an exploitative business. The drama highlights several issues present in the society.
In a world of K-drama leading ladies in sweet or feminine outfits, perfectly-coiffed hair and dainty accessories, Yi-Seo’s punky and devil-may-care street chic is a breath of fresh air. Her fashion evolution throughout the show was visually stimulating, as the plot thickens. From her initial grungy, oversized jackets and punk-rock style to something more refined but still with attitude to spare, this is a sassy female K-drama character which delightfully bucks the trend.
In conclusion, there are really too many reasons to get obsessed with K-dramas and their fashion. The certainty of episodes, cast, fantasy-like story lines, Korean OSTs is what keeps us engrossed in the drama.
The best thing? Be it romance or thriller, every genre in K-dramas has a comedy touch to it. Popularity of K-pop fashion and idols have also lent a hand for popularity of K-dramas around the world.