We all watch K-Drama for Lee Min Ho's Boys Over Flower, Crash Landing on You's Major Couple goal vibes, and Itaewon Class’s Park Seo Joon, but that is not all. From the plethora of shows, many are known for their wardrobe selection. The sense of fashion in these shows is a major inspiration if you are looking for something new and fresh this season. Here are ten recommendations of K-Drama that you can watch to get some new outfits this year.
1. It’s Okay To Not Be Okay (2020)
Besides having a widely acclaimed plot, It's Okay to Not Be Okay's Ko Moon-young played by Seo Yea-ji styles a range of outfits that are soothing and blend with the character arch. She wore a white ruffled Minjukim jacket, that showed her feminine and soft side in the show. Other names which Seo Yea-ji wore were, Aquazurra, Christian Louboutin, Dior, Zimmerman, Peter Do, and Manolo Blahnik. The show follows the healing journey of a psychiatric ward caregiver and a children's book author with an antisocial personality disorder.
2. Vincenzo (2021)
The formal fashion can never go out of style. The workwear style worn by Song Joong-ki and Jeon Yeo-been is undeniably the signature aspect of the show. Vincenzo (Song Joong-ki) wore many luxury watches throughout the series; some were Tag Heuer Monaco Automatic Watch 39mm, Cartier Ballon Blanc de Cartier Watch, Hublot Classic Fusion 45mm Chronograph Titanium King, Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Open, and Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 46. Hong Cha-Young (Jeon Yeo-been) used a monochromatic palette and delicate details to showcase her character. She wore names like Bottega Veneta, Fendi, and Givenchy.
3. Hotel Del Luna (2019)
The story follows a hotelier in charge of a 1000-year-old hotel for ghosts. The fashion outfits have a vintage vibe. The attire consists of puffy sleeves, beautiful necklines, and collars inspired by the Victorian Era. The whole look along with matching accessories and hairstyles gives a goddess-like feel to the protagonist. Reportedly, the wardrobe alone costs over 10 million KRW per episode. Jang Man- won wore pieces from Chanel, Nina Ricci, Ted Baker, Zimmermann, Givenchy, Miu Miu, Gucci, Versace, and Dior.
4. The Penthouse: War In Life (2020)
The show has three seasons, and in every single episode, you can find stunning inspirations for your wardrobe makeover. The show has that posh element that is quite well reflected by the cast and the clothes they wear throughout the show. The drama is about the lives of rich people who live in a 100-floor luxury penthouse. Kim So Yeon wore pieces from Fendi, Jimmy Choo, and Alexander McQueen. Statement shoulder is the major highlight of the majority of her outfits. The second best-dressed is Lee Ji Ah, who wore pieces from Bottega Veneta, Moschino, and Avouavou. The plot of the show is just as gripping as the styles of the cast and is definitely worth mentioning.
5. Itaewon Class (2020)
The show is filled with badass looks. The edgy, cool street outfits complement the character arc of being rebellious and living by their own rules. The oversized T-shirts, military-themed pants, baggy jeans, combat boots, and leather jackets are worn throughout the series. Kim Da-mi, as Jo Yi-Seo, wore a leather jacket with a red paisley print at the back from Meow by Mina was undoubtedly the most unique and favorite outfit. The cast wore several pieces from WKNDRS, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Adidas, and Nike.
6. Suspicious Partner (2017)
The show is proof that office wear is not always generic and boring. The drama features stylish work athleisure that not only offers comfort but, also looks trendy. Eun Bong-Hee is a character who knows how to style vibrant colors like yellow in a monochromatic office environment. This Korean Legal Drama is about Eun Bong-Hee (Nam Ji-Hyun), a law intern who finds herself being a suspect in a murder trial. The cast wore outfits from Ralph Lauren, Zara, Gucci, Tod's, and Sandro Paris.
7. Dali And The Cocky Prince (2021)
The drama follows the story of Kim Dali (Park Gyu-young), who meets Kim Min-Jae (Jin Moo-Hak), a businessman, and how they form an unexplainable bond. Both the characters have very different styles from each other. Dali has a whimsical, fairy-tale, vintage sense of fashion, and Kim Min-Jae wears bold patterns and mismatched clothes. The show has an artistic, pop, and unconventional approach to its wardrobe. The cast is seen wearing a mesh cardigan from Bottega Veneta, sneakers from Converse, a dress from DEW E DEW E, and bags and shoes from Jimmy Choo.
8. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
The rom-com experiments with different pastel shades. The clothing is neither too overwhelming nor too bland. The story follows a dentist in Seoul who visits her village of Gongjin where she meets Hong Du-sik, who is known as Chief Hong. The minimalist look of Yoon Hye-jin is like a wave of calmness that is a must-have in our wardrobes. Why complicate things when there is no need to? The cast wore great outfits and shoes from Gucci, Roger Vivier, Lemaire, Celine, and ERDEM.
9. The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)
When the term, 'monarch' comes to our mind, it often creates an image of heavy silk attires with a lot of bling. The King: Eternal Monarch is a drama that is quite different. There is a clever mix of luxury and modernity in the choice of clothing throughout the show. Lee Min Ho donned sharp-tailored suits and coats with knitted patterns. The actor wore Dior, Hermès, Berluti, Dunhill, and Fendi. Kim Go-Eun wore clothes with comfortable fittings. Her attire was practical and well-balanced. The style is perfect for an autumn look.
10. Mine (2021)
This K-drama is about the story of two women who marry into rich families and how they tackle this new world as outsiders. Seo-Hyun (Kim Seo-Hyung) wore sleek dresses that molded into the character flawlessly. She wore brands like Dior, Ports 1961, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Louis Vuitton. Seo Hi-Soo’s footloose style uses a more colorful palette. She wore vibrant pieces from Prada, Valentino, and Alexander McQueen. Both characters display class and sophistication, which is evident in their style.
