Nowadays, female K-pop idol fashion is becoming more daring, with artists not afraid of showing more skin. Is this BLACKPINK Jennie's influence? Keep on reading for more information.
Female K-Pop Idol Fashion Leans Towards Exposure
Earlier this week, LE SSERAFIM member Huh Yunjin became the center of attention for her underwear-exposing fashion during the group's comeback showcase for "EASY." At the time, the idol received mixed reviews, with some loving her look and others thinking it was excessive.
Previously, Huh Yunjin also caused a stir for the group's "EASY" teaser trailer, where she rocked the "no pants" trend. The idol wore a bikini bottom with a large coat, walking confidently. Her bold fashion drew mixed reactions. Some believe she was a trendsetter, while others think she exposed too much.
This is not the only time LE SSERAFIM has sparked controversy with their outfits. In the past, FEARNOTS slammed the group's stylists for making the group's youngest, Hong Eunchae, consistently wear crop tops, tight dresses, and short skirts. Since she is a minor, people claimed it was inappropriate for her to wear such clothing.
During NewJeans' early debut days, similar sentiments were expressed. Due to their young image and Y2K concept, people claimed NewJeans' stage costumes involving crop tops did not suit their pure look.
Many fourth-generation girl groups have not shied away from showing their skin. For example, for (G)I-DLE's "2" teasers, the five members wore bikini tops and fur hats, posing in the snow. The teawsers were criticized for being too scandalous as they exposed the members skin.
Is Skin-Exposing Fashion in K-Pop Because of BLACKPINK Jennie's Influence?
To talk about the most influential idol right now—and also the most controversial with the most daring fashion—it is none other than Jennie.
Even when Jennie is not the first to do something, it immediately becomes a trend when Jennie is seen wearing it. Known as K-pop's global "it girl," Jennie creates trends that everyone wants to follow. And skin-bearing fashion is no exception.
As fourth-gen idols become more daring, Korean media outlets argue that the reason is because of Jennie. During BLACKPINK's "Born Pink" tour, she consistently wore short skirts, tiny tops, and more outfits that flaunted her curves and skin. During the group's Paris concert, Jennie caused an uproar when she twerked on stage while wearing a bra. Though controversial, the moment went extremely viral.
Her boldness only increased when she became an ambassador for Calvin Klein. The idol shared photos of her in lingerie, shocking fans worldwide. Nowadays, the idol doesn't shy away from flaunting her daring outfits to her Instagram followers.
Now, it is not uncommon to see K-pop idols revealing their bras. From veteran idols such as Girls' Generation's Taeyeon to LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha, none are exempt from the trend. The latter idol has even followed in Jennie's footsteps and is one of Calvin Klein's ambassadors.
With that, people believe Jennie's exposure has caused other idols to follow in her lead and wear skin-bearing outfits.
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Written by Alexa Lopez
