Harper's Bazaar has selected the female K-pop stars who are helping revive the Y2K fashion trend in South Korea. Keep on reading to see which three idols they selected!
These are the 3 Female K-Pop Stars Who Are Reviving Y2K Fashion in South Korea, According to Harper's Bazaar
The first idol who is credited for helping bring popularity to the Y2K fashion trend in South Korea is Sunmi. Back on July 15, 2021, the "You can't sit with us" songstress shared a post on Instagram with the caption "Welcome back y2k era."
Sunmi is seen in a long-sleeved polo shirt with a black and white retro pattern in the photo. The shirt is only buttoned up to cover her chest, while the rest are left open. The soloist paired the shirt with light blue bootcut pants and a bedazzled purse. The idol is also seen wearing chunky sandals.
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The idol's hair is up in a bun, with some strands framing the sides of her face. This hairstyle was popular in the 2000s era.
The second idol mentioned by Harper's Bazaar is Girls' Generation member Taeyeon. Back on July 6, Taeyeon released her song "Weekend," which was loved by fans for being a refreshing summer track. The concept of this comeback snagged attention for being new, and retro concept fans had yet to see from Taeyeon.
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If you look at the teasers for Taeyeon's comeback, she is decked out head to toe in Y2K fashion! She is seen wearing a bandana, a tube top that reveals her waist, and a pink velour tracksuit. Add a chain to her waist, and she would have perfectly encapsulated Y2K fashion!
The third and final idol credited for the revival of Y2K fashion in South Korea is BLACKPINK's very own Jennie! The idol appears to have fallen in love with the Y2K trend, sharing photos of her with a chain around her waist as she wears a crop top and loose paints.
On August 9, Jennie shared a series of photos of her wearing a green velour tracksuit that reveals her waist. She paired the look with orange bowing sunglasses. The idol's hair is up in a messy bun with braided strands at the side of her face.
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Her look is reminiscent of Paris Hilton during her peak, and fans are loving how nostalgic the look is.
Are you a fan of Y2K fashion? Tell us in the comments below!
What is Y2K?
Y2K is an abbreviation of the year 2000. The mid-90s and early 2000s greatly inspire the fashion aesthetic. Staples of the Y2K aesthetic include velour tracksuits, baguette bags, colorful jewelry and hair accessories, denim, flared jeans, and thongs.
Y2K, for most, brings a sense of nostalgia to Millenials who grew up in this era. Gen Z-ers nowadays are pairing old styles with new trends, such as working with technology to style their looks.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
