[Korean Netizens Divided] ILLIT Wonhee's Low-Rise Outfit Reveals 'Bow Underwear,' New Trend Draws Criticism

K-pop styling trends are once again sparking discussion. Wonhee, a member of HYBE's girl group ILLIT, recently appeared on a Japanese tour stage in a white crop top paired with low-rise jeans. The styling intentionally exposed the waistband of her underwear, which featured a bow detail. After photos circulated online, this 'exposed underwear' look once again became a hot topic on Korean online forums.

Japanese Tour Outfit Revealed: Low-Rise Pants Expose Bow Underwear Waistband

The original article noted that Wonhee wore this outfit during one of ILLIT's recent Japanese tour stops: a white crop top paired with low-rise jeans, with the underwear waistband, adorned with a bow, intentionally exposed. This 'exposed underwear' style, achieved through low-rise or baggy pants, has recently started appearing in K-pop fashion, but it has also become a new trend that divides opinions among fans and netizens.

Discussion on Korean Forums: 'Baggy Pants' with Bow Underwear Even Harder to Understand

After photos of Wonhee's outfit spread online, a discussion post appeared on the popular Korean forum Instiz, quickly gaining attention. Some people commented that they never quite understood the appeal of baggy pants to begin with, and seeing bow-detailed underwear paired with baggy pants made this trend even more incomprehensible.

“I've never really understood baggy pants, and seeing that kind of bow underwear paired with baggy pants, I honestly think this trend should disappear.”

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Many commenters also questioned why stylists would choose outfits that intentionally expose underwear, with many hoping this trend would disappear before becoming more widespread.

• "What's under the bow? It doesn't look like a belt, is it connected to the bow?"
• "This makes me think: 'So that damn bow is even attached to baggy underwear now?'"
• "That underwear is really ridiculous."
• "I really hate baggy pants."
• "I don't want to see other people's underwear."
• "It looks like she's wearing children's underwear and sagging it, which makes me uncomfortable."

Although this outfit received criticism in Korea, the original article also mentioned that this trend continues to appear on celebrities and fashion influencers, making it one of the styles that has sparked differing opinions online recently.