Is BLACKPINK Jennie’s Wacky Footwear The Latest Trend In Korea?

Other celebrities have also partaken in the emerging trend.

Recently, BLACKPINK member Jennie sparked a huge buzz online with her unexpected footwear, leaving many baffled with her wacky choice.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram

On July 11, KST, when Jennie was leaving for the US through the Incheon airport, she was spotted in a refreshing and sexy outfit, but with footwear that caught everyone off guard. The BLACKPINK member was sporting what’s popularly called “toe shoes.”

The footwear, referred to as the V-Soul, is a gear designed for athletic activities, and it is somewhere between socks and shoes. It has primarily gone viral in recent months for its wacky design, and Jennie is not the only Korean celebrity to embrace this out-of-the-box statement piece.

A few months ago, singer Lee Hyori made headlines for sporting similar footwear while she was outdoors. The K-Pop diva took to her Instagram and shared a picture of her wearing the toe shoes with a caption expressing her extreme amusement.

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A few days ago, Shin Min Ah also sparked a buzz after posting a picture of her wearing toe shoes while out and about in Prague. She paired the white footwear with a long black dress, giving off a casual chic vibe, much in contrast to Lee Hyori’s outfit.

Shin Min Ah | @illusomina/Instagram

Given that these major Korean celebrities have passively endorsed this fashion item, interest in toe shoes has spiked, indicating the possibility of an emerging trend.

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