Showcasing Korean Culture, Here Are 7 K-Pop Music Videos That Feature Idols in Traditional Hanbok!

Kapanlagi.com - Hanbok is the traditional attire of South Korea. This clothing was typically worn by people during the royal era. As time and technology have progressed, the existence of Hanbok has evolved from being just traditional clothing to also becoming a costume for K-Pop idols.

In its development, the design of this traditional clothing has undergone many innovations. One example of an innovation in Hanbok is seen in BLACKPINK's music video, which transforms the Hanbok into a shorter outfit than the original form. In this regard, Hanbok is also widely used in K-Pop group music videos. Several boy groups and girl groups have used Hanbok as part of their wardrobe in their music videos. Some of these music videos include the following.

1. BTS- “IDOL”

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BTS has become one of the boy groups that uses traditional Korean clothing, known as hanbok, in their music video. The music video in question is for the song titled “IDOL.” In one scene of the music video, they wear all-black hanbok and dance energetically together in a yellow pavilion. Although they are wearing hanbok, this does not restrict the seven members from dancing nimbly to the rhythm of the song.

2. BLACKPINK – “How You Like That”

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Next, there is the girl group YG Entertainment BLACKPINK. BLACKPINK introduces the culture of traditional Korean clothing through one of their music videos titled “How You Like That.” In this music video, even Jennie, Jisoo, Rose and Lisa can be seen wearing hanbok that has been modified without losing the traditional form of the hanbok. The hanbok they wear in this music video appears to be shorter than the usual hanbok and they even pair it with short bottoms. Although there are some who disagree with this modern form of hanbok, many others praise the innovation they have made.

3. SEVENTEEN – “SUPER”

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Next up is SEVENTEEN. This boy group from Pledis Entertainment showcases the use of traditional Korean clothing, the hanbok, through their music video titled “SUPER.” In this music video, all thirteen members of SEVENTEEN look handsome and dashing in their black hanbok. In addition to the black color, their hanbok also features touches of gold that add an elegant and luxurious impression in their music video “SUPER.”

4. STRAY KIDS – “Thunderous”

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STRAY KIDS is one of the boy groups that frequently uses hanbok as wardrobe in their music videos. One of their music videos that features traditional Korean clothing, the hanbok, can be seen in the music video titled “Thunderous.” In this music video, Bangchan, Lee Know, Felix, I.N, Jisung, Hyunjin, Seungmin, and Changbin are seen wearing hanbok sets with plain white inner garments and black accents on the collar. Their hanbok robes are black with gold accents, similar to the bottoms they are wearing. Here, Hyunjin also looks great wearing a black headband. The hanbok adds significant artistic value to their music video.

5. AGUST D – “Daechwita”

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Next is the soloist and member of the boy group BTS, Suga. Suga, known by his solo name AGUST D, introduces traditional Korean clothing culture in his music video “Daechwita.” Set against a royal backdrop, it’s no surprise that wearing hanbok is a must in this music video. In this music video, Suga starts the scene wearing a black royal hanbok with several gold motifs. Like a king, his appearance is very captivating, enhanced by the black headband he wears. Besides wearing luxurious hanbok, in this music video Suga also wears a simple hanbok typically worn by common people.

6. KAI – “Peaches”

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The next soloist and member of a boy group is Kai EXO. Kai, in his solo music video “Peaches,” showcases the use of traditional Korean clothing, hanbok. In this music video, Kai appears wearing a short hanbok set in white, underneath which is a long soft pink outfit with white pants. Although it is not an extravagant hanbok, the simple hanbok he wears is very suitable for this song.

7. TWICE- “Cheer Up”

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Lastly, we have the girl group under JYP Entertainment, TWICE. TWICE with their music video “Cheer Up” features various scenes. One of the scenes shows a traditional setting with Dahyun dressed in attire, makeup, and styling reminiscent of a princess from the Joseon dynasty, complete with the characteristic royal bedroom. Wearing a white hanbok adorned with floral motifs and an orange skirt, Dahyun looks graceful as she sits holding her fan. Her hairstyle and makeup are also very iconic and add an elegant touch to her appearance.

Those were 7 music videos from boy groups, girl groups, and soloists that featured traditional Korean clothing, known as hanbok, in their music videos. They all look great in the traditional outfits they wore. The innovations made to the hanbok they wore are also very interesting. So, from those 7 music videos, which hanbok presentation do you like the most?

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