{"id":155022,"date":"2025-12-24T10:06:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T18:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/?p=155022"},"modified":"2025-12-24T10:06:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T18:06:48","slug":"genius-korea-list-best-kpop-fashion-of-2025-featuring-bts-j-hope-cortis-katseye-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/genius-korea-list-best-kpop-fashion-of-2025-featuring-bts-j-hope-cortis-katseye-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Genius Korea list: Best KPop Fashion of 2025, featuring BTS\u2019 J-Hope, CORTIS, KATSEYE, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>BTS\u2019 J-Hope, CORTIS, and KATSEYE<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n        <blockquote hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheePopCore\/status\/2003496520575070398?s=20\" class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Genius Korea has named the Best K-Pop Fashion Icons of 2025:<\/p>\n<p>j-hope (BTS)<br \/>S.Coups (SEVENTEEN)<br \/>aespa<br \/>CORTIS<br \/>Seonghwa (ATEEZ)<br \/>XG<br \/>Kimmy Gone<br \/>KATSEYE<br \/>Xiaoting (Kep1er)<br \/>So!YoON! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HqoV9vaZUC\">pic.twitter.com\/HqoV9vaZUC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pop Core (@TheePopCore) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheePopCore\/status\/2003496520575070398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n        <\/figure>\n        \n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is the definitive Top 10 of the best KPop fashion moments of 2025, according to Genius Korea:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>j-hope: j-hope owned 2025 with biker grit and luxury vibes. Thanks to his Killin\u2019 It Girl visuals to Louis Vuitton airport fits, he balanced edge and playfulness with ease.<iframe loading=\"lazy\" hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/q9leDzlNEaY?si=S9QX8BJHuazJDQjj\" title=\"j-hope \u2018Killin&#039; It Girl (feat. GloRilla)\u2019 Official MV\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q9leDzlNEaY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/li>\n<li>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.<br \/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n        <blockquote hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MTVUK\/status\/1919633997300220240?s=20\" class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">S. Coups slayed his Met Gala debut dressed head to toe in Boss \ud83e\ude76<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SCOUPS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SCOUPS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SEVENTEEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SEVENTEEN<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SCOUPSxBOSS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SCOUPSxBOSS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MetGala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#MetGala<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MetGala2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#MetGala2025<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MTVCeleb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#MTVCeleb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/482uPMhkZM\">pic.twitter.com\/482uPMhkZM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MTV UK (@MTVUK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MTVUK\/status\/1919633997300220240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 6, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n        <\/figure>\n        \n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/li>\n<li>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!<iframe loading=\"lazy\" hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/M2WTUoy4y6E?si=RCjF0X5HgpYtPhMB\" title=\"aespa \uc5d0\uc2a4\ud30c &#039;Dirty Work&#039; MV\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M2WTUoy4y6E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/li>\n<li>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.<iframe loading=\"lazy\" hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/42wfEs7oIP8?si=zMGsDjaPBfQr5UWB\" title=\"CORTIS (\ucf54\ub974\ud2f0\uc2a4) &#039;FaSHioN&#039; Official MV\" width=\"1240\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/42wfEs7oIP8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/li>\n<li>SEONGHWA: SEONGHWA\u2019s Paris Fashion Week run was historic. Walking for Songzio in sculptural avant-garde looks, he blurred gender lines with confidence.<br \/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n        <blockquote hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/billboard\/status\/1937931936309404063?s=20\" class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATEEZofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ATEEZofficial<\/a>&#39;s Seonghwa attends the Songzio show at Paris Men\u2019s Fashion Week. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/meIH0hQdT0\">pic.twitter.com\/meIH0hQdT0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; billboard (@billboard) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/billboard\/status\/1937931936309404063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n        <\/figure>\n        \n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/li>\n<li>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.<iframe loading=\"lazy\" hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8cEdndsuzSE?si=HBctCeD43W0bUU_P\" title=\"XG - GALA (Official Music Video)\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8cEdndsuzSE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/li>\n<li>Kimmy Gone: Red was not just a color, it was a statement. Kimmy Gone\u2019s punk aesthetic matched her sound perfectly!<iframe loading=\"lazy\" hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zLoiqD6O04c?si=_JF3Q99cGzxyfa9A\" title=\"Kimmy gone - Bassister (Feat. \ud0a4\ub4dc\ubc00\ub9ac (Kid Milli)) Official Music Video\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zLoiqD6O04c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/li>\n<li>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.<iframe loading=\"lazy\" hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/co-TFLbaZAE?si=GC_UdNqIni34f5m4\" title=\"\u201cGabriela\u201d Performance Video | KATSEYE\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/co-TFLbaZAE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/li>\n<li>XIAOTING: Kep1er\u2019s XIAOTING\u2019s birthday shoot was pure cinematic elegance. Inspired by classic Hong Kong film aesthetics, she honored her heritage with grace.<br \/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n        <blockquote hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheePopCore\/status\/2003514358589194287?s=20\" class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Shen Xiaoting has been named by Genius Korea as one of the best K-pop fashion icons of 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GqvgUDAbRV\">pic.twitter.com\/GqvgUDAbRV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pop Core (@TheePopCore) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheePopCore\/status\/2003514358589194287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n        <\/figure>\n        \n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/li>\n<li>So!YoON!: So!YoON! mastered genderless sophistication. From Alexander McQueen to Ferragamo, her looks balanced softness and edge.<iframe loading=\"lazy\" hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7xTQJbkwSfs?si=wcl14tz6QswUdDqa\" title=\"So!YoON! (\ud669\uc18c\uc724) &#039;Smoke Sprite&#039; (feat. RM of BTS) Official MV\" width=\"1240\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7xTQJbkwSfs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BTS\u2019 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. 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