NewJeans Haerin's Controversial Attire Takes Center Stage at 2024 Seoul Fashion Week — Is It a Hit or Miss?
NewJeans, a rising K-Pop sensation, has consistently captivated audiences with their performances, appearances, and photoshoots, where members radiate with both visual allure and charisma.
Ambassadors of Style: NewJeans and Seoul Fashion Week
Having been appointed as the promotional ambassadors for the prestigious 2023 F/W Seoul Fashion Week, NewJeans basked in the spotlight of their "Monster Rookie" status. Each member showcased their unique style, turning heads with an array of distinctive outfits.
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Haerin's Divergent Style Takes Center Stage
However, the recent unveiling of group photos ahead of the upcoming Seoul Fashion Week has sparked mixed reactions among netizens.
While the majority of the members exuded elegance and maturity in their attire, Haerin's unconventional look drew both admiration and criticism.
Visual Evolution: Maturity and Experimentation
Displayed on January 16, the new photos revealed a group that had matured significantly since the previous year. Yet, Haerin's outfit stood out for its experimental and abstract nature, combining two distinct pieces that set her apart from the cohesive elegance of her fellow members.
Love It or Hate It: Netizens' Divergent Opinions
While some netizens praised Haerin's avant-garde choice, acknowledging that she "ate it up," others argued that her striking visuals were the saving grace for an otherwise unconventional ensemble.
hold tf up pic.twitter.com/Et2KfWibtT
— marz (@njwmxs) January 16, 2024
옷 너무하잔아 https://t.co/fEgw5NgEKP pic.twitter.com/aLKvM6cTnC
— ☁️ (@oo89ox) January 16, 2024
#Haerin for Seoul Fashion Week 2024
— Haerin Indonesia (@HAERIN_INA) January 16, 2024
She's so pretty 😍#뉴진스 #NewJeans #해린 #Haerin pic.twitter.com/seT7cFOle3
If Haerin takes photos alone, it will look like a fashion outfit.
— Bibim (@bibimee40) January 16, 2024
But when taking photos with other members wearing simple clothes, Her outfit will look strange
Luckily she's beautiful. https://t.co/RVVFQ4iFVd
that outfit on haerin tho, at least she pulls it off https://t.co/AiUDArEZQb
— nox. 🍭 (@vureoi) January 16, 2024
The stark contrast to the other members' long and elegant looks fueled the debate over whether Haerin's outfit was a bold fashion statement or a misstep.
Beauty in Uniqueness or Discordant Note?
Undoubtedly, Haerin possesses undeniable beauty, but the question lingers like "does her distinctive outfit contribute positively to the overall aesthetic of the group", or "does it stand out for all the wrong reasons among the more traditional choices of her bandmates?"
As NewJeans continues to evolve in their fashion journey, only time will tell how this daring departure from the norm will be remembered in the annals of their style evolution.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.