Why is Korean fashion so popular in the Philippines?
The patronization of Korean contents influences Filipino's view on clothing, such that even to our "tiangges", K-fashion is used to attract consumers. Just by imitating Korean idols, actors, and the general community of Korea gives Filipinos a sense of increase in social status, satisfaction, and self-validation.
Through Korean dramas, Korean fashion has spread and has gained popularity among the Filipino masses. Most Filipino teens mimic the fashion sense of Koreans. Boutiques that sell trendy Korean clothing and accessories can be seen in most shopping malls around the country.
(This is a sponsored post.) From K-pop to K-dramas, Filipinos have loved Korean pop culture since the late 1990s when the so-called Hallyu wave started to gain ground around the world. According to the Korea Foundation, the Philippines has the highest growth rate of hallyu fans among 113 countries in 2018.
Youthful Appeal. Most of the Korean fashion designers are young. They bring along a lot of energy and creativity with them, which are reflected in their designs. This makes korean style outfits more appealing to the younger generation.
Easy access is a “prime reason” for the Philippines' popularity among South Koreans, according to Cho Il-sang, a public relations representative from Hana Tour, a Korean travel agency. “Among Southeast Asian countries, the flight duration is the shortest from South Korea,” he told CNBC.
For Korean culture didn't really overpower the original culture of Filipinos, Instead, Hallyu's influence brought great impact to Filipinos, that through their adaptation of Korean culture, Filipino culture was developed and enhanced in other aspects of Filipino's way of living.
This passion for Korean pop has encouraged many Pinoys to learn the Korean language. Riding the wave of Hallyu's global popularity, K-pop has captivated the Philippines thanks to the charisma and attractive visuals of K-pop artists with extremely unique and recognizable styles as well as the “swag” factor.
Their skills and talents are very evident in their music videos and are further proven by performing the same (or even better) in their live performances. K-pop choreography is known to be very challenging and complex, which is why Filipinos are very enamored with their music videos.
Both cultures are influenced by Asian and Western culture. Korea and the Philippines were both invaded by Japan during the WWII era, as with most Asian countries. Korean culture like Filipino culture has been influenced by interaction with other cultures, technology and the natural instinct of self-preservation.
What got you into Korean culture? Korean pop culture started really hitting the Philippines around 2008 or 2009.
What makes Korean fashion unique?
If we want to put it in points, What makes Korean fashion unique? we can say; Diversity of Korean Fashion Industry, large number of self stablished young designers and fashion houses, Adaptability and wearable fashion, training opportunities, celebrity culture and Influence of Hallyu (k-pop, k-dramas..)
Korean fashion is a blend of both traditional prints and colors mixed with modern fashion. Their sense of style is conservative and fun but still practical. Fashion in Korea has always revolved around the notion of dressing according to the occasion.
Philippines has a GDP per capita of $8,400 as of 2017, while in South Korea, the GDP per capita is $39,500 as of 2017.
The US is the biggest provider of tourists to the Philippines outside of Asia. Japan is in the fourth position, which is a decrease from its third place position it held from 2011 to 2015. In 2016, Japan sent a total of 535,238 tourists to the Philippines. In 2018, 631,801 Japanese tourists visited the Philippines.
Meet Chanty, the Filipino actress turned K-pop idol trainee: Chantal Videla is set to debut in girl group Lapillus and hosts a YouTube channel with her bandmate-to-be, Nonaka Shana.
First, when it comes to Korean fashion, know that nearly everything is inspired by the streetwear brands of the capital city, Seoul.
The not-so-good news: you should leave any cleavage-baring tops, spaghetti straps, and back-bearing shirts at home. While these sorts of tops are more common in some areas in Seoul home to a younger crowd, such as Hongdae, these pieces of clothing will get you extra negative attention elsewhere.
Korean fashion is peppered with stylish 'fits that involve either an oversized jacket or a sleek and tailored piece you can belt at the waist. The beauty is that you don't need to look too corporate for this. Rather, it's about wearing a trouser with a plain tee or a blazer over a sweat top and pants.
Korea's Traditional Costume, Hanbok
Hanbok is the traditional attire of the Korean people. Nowadays, it is only worn on special occasions or anniversaries. It is a formal wear and many Koreans keep a hanbok for such occasions.
In Korea, exposing your shoulders or chest area is considered quite inappropriate, so Koreans prefer to layer their outfits by wearing a dress over a top. To achieve this look, you can wear lowcut dresses over long-sleeved tops or midi dresses over blouses, then pair them with sneakers or chunky boots.
What is the traditional clothing in Philippines?
The national costume of the Philippines, the baro't saya, is an elegant hybrid of Filipino and Spanish clothing styles. The term itself comes from the Tagalong words "barot at saya" or "blouse and skirt," still the basic components of the ensemble.
In 2005, Korean dramas were introduced through the local TV channels of the Philippines. K-pop could be spread rapidly due to the familiarity of Korean dramas and the colorfulness of K-pop performances different from the original music of the Philippines.
It is a collective term used to refer to the phenomenal growth of Korean culture and popular culture encompassing everything from music, movies, drama to online games and Korean cuisine just to name a few.
