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Is Korea’s black puffer era coming to an end?

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#Red Velvet #Wonyoung #Winter #Seulgi #Karina #aespa

🗓️ Oct 24, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC⏱️ 1 min read👀 1 views💬 0

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1Long black puffer jackets have long dominated South Korea’s winter streets.
2But in a country known for its fast-changing fashion trends, could brighter colors be making their way into winter wardrobes?
3K-pop stars such as Red Velvet’s Seulgi, Aespa’s Karina and Winter, and Ive’s

Is Korea’s black puffer era coming to an end?

Long black puffer jackets have long dominated South Korea’s winter × Artist bio Winter Real name: Kim Min-jeongPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, VisualNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2001-01-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist of aespa. Winter has a bright yet slightly mischievous personality, known for witty comments, strong vocals, and a relaxed, friendly vibe. Tap again to view profile → Close streets. But in a country known for its fast-changing fashion trends, could brighter colors be making their way into winter wardrobes? K-pop stars such as Red Velvet × About group Red Velvet Red Velvet is a five-member girl group known for switching between bright “Red” concepts and sophisticated “Velvet” R&B-influenced music. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s Seulgi × Artist bio Seulgi Real name: Kang Seul-giPosition: Main Dancer, Lead VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1994-02-10Birthplace: Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Main dancer of Red Velvet. Seulgi is dependable, warm, and modest, known for her professionalism in dance and vocals and her friendly personality. Tap again to view profile → Close , Aespa × aespa About group aespa aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Since their debut in 2020, aespa has gained international recognition for their innovative concept that combines music, storytelling, and virtual avatars, creating a unique identity within the K-pop industry. Known for their powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and futuristic sound, the group has consistently topped charts and attracted a growing global fanbase. With hit songs such as “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” “Savage,” “Spicy,” and “Supernova,” aespa has established itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop groups. Their distinctive blend of pop, electronic, and experimental music, combined with strong visual concepts and world tours, continues to expand their influence and popularity among fans around the world. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s Karina × Artist bio Karina Real name: Yoo Ji-minPosition: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, CenterNationality: KoreanBirthday: 2000-04-11Birthplace: Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Leader and main dancer of aespa. Karina is charismatic and confident on stage, but often shy and soft spoken off stage, with a dorky, playful side around members. Tap again to view profile → Close and Winter, and Ive × IVE About group IVE IVE is a six-member girl group recognized for chic visuals, confident concepts, and strong chart performance. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s Jang Wonyoung × Artist bio Wonyoung Real name: Jang Won-youngPosition: Vocalist, Visual, CenterNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2004-08-31Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Center and visual of IVE. Wonyoung is confident, polished, and professional, giving off model-like vibes while still showing playful and cute moments. Tap again to view profile → Close have been seen wearing puffer jackets in various colors, suggesting a shift influenced by local fashion brands. “In the past, companies often concentrated their inventory on staple colors like black and nav

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