One can’t mention street style without KYE. She’s dressed some of the hottest stars and continues to be the go-to choice for her mix of sporty, urban styles. With friends like CL, BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, and model Irene, designer Kathleen Kye has endless inspirations at her disposal. For her signature deconstructed pieces, the designer takes a different approach. “I tend to tear things apart,” Kye told W Magazine.

Korean fashion is first and foremost driven by street style. It’s this in-between styling of wearable clothes and funky, edgy pieces—a balance that’s often hard to find, yet easily pulled off by K-stars.What’s K-pop without K-fashion? Behind a well-dressed star is always an innovative designer whose work is even more amplified by the wearer’s charisma and innate sense of style. These Korean designers are shining the light on Korea as a hub for creative talents in fashion: Hanbok Pride These designers are known for their sophisticated, soft, and feminine styles that make K-stars look like a dreamy fairy. D’Antidote is a brand that is fearless and bold when it comes to streetwear. Its signature is seamlessly combining high-end fashion with streetwear, making its wearers look youthful, energetic, and vibrant.

If there’s a go-to designer that has a portfolio filled with handsome Korean stars, it’s got to be Kim Seo Ryong. Considered a veteran in menswear, Kim Seo Ryong first launched his brand in 1996. He has won several design awards since then for his impeccable classic looks that stand the test of time. Even the Korean approach to treating acne is gentle in nature and tends to feature hydrating, calming ingredients. To name a few, there's niacinamide, green tea, hyaluronic acid, and Centella asiatica (aka cica), Y. Claire Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at New York City's Union Square Dermatology, previously told Allure. Ginseng is excellent at boosting circulation, which then ramps up the synthesis of collagen, resulting in firmer, plumper skin over time. Its antioxidant properties guard your complexion against environmental stressors like free radicals that could lead to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, as previously explained by New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Shari Marchbein, MD.In terms of hyperpigmentation, ginseng is capable of inhibiting melanin production by acting as a shield between your skin and dark-spot-causing environmental pollutants, as New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Arash Akhavan, MD, previously mentioned. So, while this rich treatment costs a pretty penny, it's certainly worth the splurge. Korea’s traditional clothing, hanbok, is not only a symbol of the country’s rich beautiful fabrics and designs, but it also has a captivating story told with every pattern, emblem, or embroidery. K-pop stars are known to incorporate elements of the hanbok to their performance outfits, bringing it to a younger generation with a contemporary twist. It only shows how K-pop stars are recreating this look to put Korea’s tradition, national pride, and history on the global stage.