So it begins

It isn't really a secret that I rather enjoy Korean pop. More than a little bit. More than I probably should, too. The music makes me want to dance even if the lyrics tend to be contrived. Vast majority of the music in my CD collection is from Korean groups, though I do have some other selections from a variety of genres and languages.

The only thing I could wish for from kpop is if there were some angrier bands with heavier oontz. But that is only a small wish. I'm more or less content with what the market is giving me these days.

I plan for this to be the start of a series on fashion in kpop. I'm not going to review the songs or tell you where to buy the outfits because, truthfully, there are many other blogs for that. And sometimes I don't even really care for the songs which have amazingly styled music videos. I won't even necessarily be posting about brand new releases because I really don't follow new releases as closely as I used to.

And so I kick off this series with 2NE1's "I AM THE BEST".

I remember when this video was first released. I didn't watch the video immediately because I was distracted with school and because 2NE1 had never exactly been on my #1 list. At least until I saw this video.

I. Did. Not. Blink. Not even kidding. On my first viewing of this I didn't blink and I barely breathed, though I did make some exceedingly pathetic squeaking noises over their clothes. I want them. Badly.

My top five:

 5) CL's "fetish" outfit. The cropped top that says Fetish is right up my alley. And the pop of color with the jacket is just right with the outfit. Although I'm not the biggest fan of the sunglasses, she totally rocks them. The hair, however, could use a bit more volume, but that is just my personal opinion.

4) Minzy's chainmail and spinning ring. I have this fascination with spinning rings and this one is just too amazing. too bad I can't afford anything by Chrome hearts, but that doesn't make it any less awesome. And I appreciate the fact that she isn't wearing dainty chainmail and has the hood of heavy rings. And the texture it has with the alternating black rubber rings interesting.

3) Metallic silver Gareth Pugh awesomeness! Seriously, this is so futuristic and gorgeous and out of my price range. But that doesn't make it any less awesome. Give them crazier hair and ridiculous makeup and they'd make amazing cyber beasities.

2) CL's epic horn hair. Seriously. This is a total win. Total and unbelievable win. When I first saw it all I could think was that I wouldn't put it past my boss to style her hair like that. And that I should show her the music video...on mute because she doesn't care for kpop. To put it mildly.

1) Bom's Latex dress, spiked bra and spiked Louboutin heels. All I have to say is "UNF". I've wanted a spiked bra for a long time and this one is epic. I just wish I knew who the designer was. Oh well. Looks like I'll just have to order some spikes and make my own. It'll probably be cheaper to do that anyway.


But with all of the things I love, there are things that I'm not so fond of.

5) Bom's neon outfit. I actually love this outfit, BUT as much as I like it and as cute as Bom is, I just don't think they're meant for each other. Bom seems a bit too sweet and aegyo (cutsey) for such a fierce outfit. It would have been perfect on anyone else in the group.

4) The baseball bat that says "HIT" smashing records. Visual puns are funny and all, but this one is too obvious. Smash hit. Breaking records. Plus the "HIT" on the bat isn't backwards so it would show up as TIH on anything smashed with it.

3) Dara's Vegita hair. Seriously. ITS OVER 9000!!!

2) CL's champion belt. Uuuugh. its so tacky I can't deal. Get rid of the belt and she'd have looked awesome, but of course that would have been too easy.

1) Dara's ice cream hat. Its. I don't know how to feel about this. Yes she's being an epic troll, but oh man is it horrendous. At the same time I can picture myself wearing it just to confuse people.


Gifs from: Seesska
Screencaps from: CL the Baddest Female
And of course, thank you YG Entertainment for bringing us 2NE1 and their music.

And I will leave you with this: