Designer Kim Ri Eul (birth name Kim Jong Won), who has designed hanboks for many K-Pop idols including BTS, has passed away. Kim Ri Eul | @rieul.kim/Instagram On the 12th, his family confirmed with Hankyung.com, stating, “It is true that Kim Ri Eul passed away yesterday.” Police received a report that he had been found […]
Hanbok Designer Voices Support For NewJeans Amid Contract Termination News
Many people have voiced their opinions publicly since NewJeans announced the termination of exclusive contracts with ADOR. NewJeans Officially Announces They Will Continue Activities Free From HYBE And ADOR Recently, the Korea Management Association also released a statement asking for NewJeans to withdraw the termination of their contract. Korea Management Association Give Its Position Regarding […]
Hanbok Designer Wants NewJeans To Be Remembered As The Group Who Wore Hanbok Without Any Modifications
Recently, the hanbok designer for NewJeans shared their unique experience working with the group, stating how different the process was compared to other people she has worked with. | Pickcon/YouTube In the past, she revealed that most of the groups’ requests were the same and were usually geared towards a more trendy and flashy style. […]
LE SSERAFIM Faces New Wave Of Criticism For Never Wearing Hanbok
HYBE’s girl group LE SSERAFIM continues to be under scrutiny, this time over hanbok. LE SSERAFIM | SOURCE MUSIC Recently, a post titled “LE SSERAFIM has never worn hanbok” went viral on the popular online community Nate Pann. In the post, the OP (Original Poster) pointed out that out of all the HYBE idol groups, LE […]