From Sarong to Swallow Sandals, Here's a List of K-Pop Idols Who Have Used Local Products

Kapanlagi.com - This article was written by: Alvionita Aqila

The younger generation nowadays tends to prefer buying imported goods or products because they are considered better and trendier than local products. But the fact is, that's not true, there are many local products that have good quality and compete with foreign products.

Even many local brands or labels are now increasingly known internationally. Many foreign artists and even K-Pop idols use local products from Indonesia.

Of course, this makes fans from Indonesia feel proud. So, who are the K-Pop idols that have used local products? Check them out below!

1. Lee Hangyul (Batik)

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Former member of the boy group X1, Lee Hangyul, used to wear batik while still active with X1. Lee Hangyul, who recently landed at the airport in Thailand in 2019, was seen in a car after walking among fans wearing a black and red batik shirt.

This news caused a sensation among his fans, especially in Indonesia. It turns out that the batik was a gift from an Indonesian fan.

2. Taeyong NCT (Sarong)

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In 2019, NCT 127 came to Indonesia and performed at the Indonesian Television Awards (ITA). Not only did they perform their songs, but they also had the opportunity to announce nominations and even bring home the Special Awards trophy.

Like most idols, airport fashion is very important as it attracts fans' attention. However, the airport fashion worn by NCT's leader is different. He appeared relaxed wearing a red sarong draped over his shoulder.

3. Chanyeol & Baekhyun EXO (Blangkon)

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In November 2019, EXO had the opportunity to hold a concert in Indonesia. In the concert called Planet #5 EXplOration, they appeared to give their best performance to satisfy the longing of their fans who had not seen them for a long time.

At the end of the concert, Chanyeol and Baekhyun both wore Javanese traditional hat called blangkon. Chanyeol was seen wearing blangkon and a traditional Javanese shirt called Lurik, which was given by a fan. Without hesitation, Baekhyun also wore blangkon, just like a Javanese man.

4. Sehun EXO (Swallow Sandals)

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One of the members of the South Korean boy group, EXO, Sehun, was seen wearing green flip-flops with straps at Soekarno Hatta Airport after holding The Lost Planet concert at Gelora Bung Karno. What's interesting is that the flip-flops he wore are a local Indonesian brand called Swallow.

Swallow sandals caused quite a buzz and were widely talked about by EXO fans some time ago. There was even a merchant on Facebook selling the flip-flops for 5000 won or IDR 58,000 to 20 US dollars or equivalent to IDR 200,000.

5. Cho Seungyoun (Local Brand Cap)

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South Korean soloist, Cho Seungyoun is known to be a big fan of Indonesian musician Ardhito Pramono. He often uploads photos of himself on Instagram wearing a cap from the local Indonesian brand Thanksinsomnia.

Like in one of the photos on his personal Instagram page, where Seungyoun is seen wearing a gray sweater paired with black pants, Cho Seungyoun appears to be wearing the cap from the local brand. Of course, this makes Indonesian fans feel proud.

(kpl/mag)