BTS’ J-Hope, CORTIS, and KATSEYE are some of the names at the forefront of fashion in KPop and KPop-adjacent spaces. In 2025, style worked overtime as a complement to lyrics, beat drops, and choreographies. Once again, fashion became the mood board for entire comebacks, performances, and musical eras.
This year proved that Korean music fashion is at its sharpest when it blends intention with personality. Artists leaned into heritage, genderless silhouettes, rebellion, luxury, and futuristic fantasy.
Genius Korea has named the Best K-Pop Fashion Icons of 2025:
j-hope (BTS)
S.Coups (SEVENTEEN)
aespa
CORTIS
Seonghwa (ATEEZ)
XG
Kimmy Gone
KATSEYE
Xiaoting (Kep1er)
So!YoON! pic.twitter.com/HqoV9vaZUC— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) December 23, 2025
Here is the definitive Top 10 of the best KPop fashion moments of 2025, according to Genius Korea:
- j-hope: j-hope owned 2025 with biker grit and luxury vibes. Thanks to his Killin’ It Girl visuals to Louis Vuitton airport fits, he balanced edge and playfulness with ease.
- S.COUPS: Serving gentleman energy all year, S.COUPS blended Korean heritage with classic tailoring in his Met Gala jeogori-inspired suit. His choice was refined, powerful, culturally significant, and unforgettable.
S. Coups slayed his Met Gala debut dressed head to toe in Boss 🩶#SCOUPS #SEVENTEEN #SCOUPSxBOSS #MetGala #MetGala2025 #MTVCeleb pic.twitter.com/482uPMhkZM
— MTV UK (@MTVUK) May 6, 2025
- aespa: Dirty Work gave aespa a gritty glow up. Each member flexed individuality through industrial streetwear and luxury clothing. The styling was chaotic yet sexy!
- CORTIS: CORTIS turned real life fashion into a statement. All thanks to their thrift-inspired, punk-coded looks, the group took fashion and music by storm.
- SEONGHWA: SEONGHWA’s Paris Fashion Week run was historic. Walking for Songzio in sculptural avant-garde looks, he blurred gender lines with confidence.
.@ATEEZofficial's Seonghwa attends the Songzio show at Paris Men’s Fashion Week. pic.twitter.com/meIH0hQdT0
— billboard (@billboard) June 25, 2025
- XG: XG treated fashion like world-building. Mixing alien aesthetics with gold, silver and black, the Japanese and KPop-leaning group pushed visual creativity to new limits this year.
- Kimmy Gone: Red was not just a color, it was a statement. Kimmy Gone’s punk aesthetic matched her sound perfectly!
- KATSEYE: KATSEYE mixed pop fantasy with high fashion confidence. With a rebellious, sensual and doll-like style, KATSEYE made fashion a massive part of their branding.
- XIAOTING: Kep1er’s XIAOTING’s birthday shoot was pure cinematic elegance. Inspired by classic Hong Kong film aesthetics, she honored her heritage with grace.
Shen Xiaoting has been named by Genius Korea as one of the best K-pop fashion icons of 2025. pic.twitter.com/GqvgUDAbRV
— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) December 23, 2025
- So!YoON!: So!YoON! mastered genderless sophistication. From Alexander McQueen to Ferragamo, her looks balanced softness and edge.
