Idols always shine the brightest when they're on stage, but they can also shine off-stage. Because we know that their fashion is a top knot and that makes them shine bright at any given time. Some of them dare to try new styles and colors, which always look stunning. For example, some idols have tried out to wear purple clothes, and if it doesn't seem so cool, they all looked super cool with those outfits.

Some outfits were for the stage, and others are for MV, but they could honestly be worn in daily life and that would look as beautiful as it looks under the spotlights. Purple is certainly not an easy color to wear, but idols know that anything can become fashionable if they wear it well. So let's take a look at those 6 idols who wore their purple outfit perfectly and looked as pretty as gems.

Note: this is not a ranking

 

1. PURPLE K!SS' Dosie

PURPLE K!SS often goes on stage with such unique outfits, they surely never disappoint. And this time it's Dosie that caught our eyes the most. Her complete outfit is to die for, the combination of her dark purple skirt and jacket and her white shirt makes her look the prettiest, and the beret hat is just like the cherry on top.

 

2. NMIXX's HaeWon

HaeWon always has wonderful fashion as well. She is the type of girl that would look beautiful in any type of clothes. Her outfit for one of NMIXX's recent stages proves that very well. Her outfit had such a unique design and was cute, not everyone would look good wearing such a dress, yet she did. HaeWon looked stunning in that dark purple dress, and her smile enhanced all that.

 

3. MIRAE's Son DongPyo

DongPyo is often the cute member due to his soft facial features yet in MIRAE's latest comeback he also looked cool and sexy, but he kept his cute side for the behinds! Looking at him in his pastel purple sportswear jacket, he could have looked very cool, but his cute smile just brought back all of his cuteness in a picture. Surely DongPyo looks the best when he's his natural self.

 

4. Girls' Generation's SeoHyun

Everyone went crazy when Girls' Generation made their latest comeback, but the song wasn't the only reason. The members looked as stunning as ever, and one member especially stood out in her sexy dark purple dress. We're talking about SeoHyun, of course. Her dress was quite unique with some black lace on some parts, it made SeoHyun look amazing, and her fierce look just made her look even more charismatic.

 

5. Cherry Bullet's May

May never looked as cute as she did in this purple outfit. Even if her dress is a darker shade of purple because it is sparkling it looks softer already, and adding on that her light purple hair color, the little flowers on her hair, and her adorable smile, May could only look cute for that stage. But being cute doesn't take off her charisma, of course, and she still looked stunning during her performance.

 

6. xikers' Hunter

xikers recently made a mind-blowing comeback with their song 'Do or Die', and their outfits were just as mind-blowing as their song. Indeed, even if it looks quite cute because of all the colorful accessories, we can definitely tell that Hunter's outfit looks really cool. With the various layers and all the accessories, the overall outfit looks very cool. It is only if we take each element separately that we can see just how cute it is, which makes it a double-sided outfit, both cute and cool, exactly what Hunter is.

 

Purple might not be a common color to wear on a daily basis, but those 6 idols definitely showed us how good it could look when it's well-worn.

 

We start this article by extending our gratitude to the idols who were completely slayed with their updates in the 2nd week of June 2023. This week, it's been nothing but the absolute best with each scroll as we found ourselves hitting the save button as we curate the list for this themed article.

At the end of this themed article, there will be a fun poll asking our readers to vote for their favorite update from our selections. This poll will run from the 14th of July till the 20th of July 2023.

From the cutest selfies to an idol serving the very best boyfriend material vibes that made our hearts swell with love, and a surprise pool picture, here are our picks of the top 15 Instagram updates by K-Pop idols in the 2nd week of July 2023.

 

1. 8TURN's HaeMin

HaeMin gives us a super close-up view of his handsome visuals in these cute pictures and we are loving it.

 

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2. (G)I-DLE's Shuhua

Shuhua is a benevolent queen as she blesses us with so many slides of pictures capturing her stunning visuals.

 

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3. MAMAMOO's HwaSa

HwaSa seems to be having a great time in this update and honestly, we find ourselves smiling while watching these cute videos.

 

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4. ONEUS' KeonHee

The first thought that came to our minds when this update popped up on our feed is "KeonHee is the ultimate boyfriend material".

 

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5. ATEEZ's MinGi

Mr. Fix On is not just a fierce rapper but a fashion star as he looks so chic and cool in these pictures. P.S. Why does this look like a concept photo of an album or single?!

 

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6. SEVENTEEN's MinGyu

It's just a wonderful surprise, a gift we do not deserve!

 

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7. Ciipher's Keita

V.I.S.U.A.L.S! This kind of update should come with a warning "Caution, your heart may skip several beats upon seeing these pictures".

 

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8. Kim WooJin

Every CUB while looking at these pictures could very well imagine themselves in front of Kim WooJin and we can't blame them as this is the best POV date we have ever seen! Are you ready for "Além do Guarda-Roupa"?

 

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9. VAV's St. Van

From a designer to a handyman? Regardless of the job, St. Van is always a yes!

 

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10. MIRAE's Son DongPyo

SON DONGPYO!!!! SIR!!! What happened to Nemo!!!! This duality is stunning but we love it!!

 

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11. PURPLE K!SS' Yuki

Cool, chic, and pretty, Yuki is such a stunner in this update.

 

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12. TWICE's Momo

Stunning! Somehow, this picture gives us Villainess in an action movie vibes.

 

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13. VICTON's SuBin

New hair, same old super handsome SuBin!

 

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14. GOT7's Bambam

It seems Bambam is getting his body ready for his upcoming world tour. If he continues like this, we won't be surprised if he unveils an 8 pack abs on stage.

 

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15. AB6IX's Kim DongHyun

We must say, it seems DongHyun knew we needed a reason to smile as he treats us with some cute pictures today.

 

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Which K-Pop Idol Had The Best Instagram Update In The 2nd Week Of July 2023?

 

Despite summer knocking on our doorstep, not all of us are able to spend a leisurely day at the beach to relax and soak up the sun. With the start of a new week, many are required to head into the office where we combat a new work week and the dreaded Monday blues. The combination of these two can make it extremely difficult to start the week on the right foot. But through K-Variety Round Up, we hope to provide the perfect serotonin boost needed to combat the start of the week!

Through this series, we focus on small happenings from various Korean variety shows that you might have missed over the past week/weekend. These clips appear across social media feeds, but it can be difficult to watch absolutely everything, on top of tending to our busy schedules.

That’s why Kpopmap is here to bring you the most uplifting and entertaining clips to a screen near you! Now, take a look down below for a little energy boost to kick off your day right!

 

1. MIRAE Son DongPyo's Impressions

Son DongPyo has been making waves as a variety superstar. He has made various appearances across multiple variety programs on both broadcasting networks and YouTube. But the idol recently showed up as a participant on MBC's "King Of Masked Singer".

He unfortunately did not make it to the end, but he made quite the impression as a vocalist and in the interview afterwards. After his reveal performance, he gave a hilarious interview which involved an impression of actress Joo HyunYoung's 'Reporter Joo' persona. His impression filled the studio with much joy and should be a great source of laughter to kick off the week.

 

2. Different Versions Of aespa's 'Spicy'

aespa has been sweeping the charts with their newest comeback track, 'Spicy'. They've gone on various shows to promote, including JTBC's "Knowing Bros". In between the comedic antics, during one segment, the girls each took turns to sing a small part of 'Spicy'. Each member had their own unique charms, showing their distinct individual qualities. One thing that they all had in common, was the shivers they sent up and down your body. aespa's heartwarming vocals will definitely jolt you awake and prepare you for the work week ahead.

 

3. (G)I-DLE Shuhua's Audition Video Reveal

슈화 오디션 영상 최초공개!!!
아니 저때도 너무 예뻤고 귀여워 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ pic.twitter.com/y9aZvWyJRs

— 고승길 (@you_jumeokeat) June 8, 2023

Prior to even receiving training from an entertainment company, idols must go through an audition process to see if they have any star potential. While audition videos are usually hidden away, there are some that make it out to the public for everyone to see.

On a recent episode of YouTube variety series "Workdol", Shuhua takes on the role of a casting manager at CUBE Entertainment. In between looking for the next rising star, the staff brings out the idol's very own audition video. Her reaction to her younger self was simply hilarious. She's seen squealing in embarrassment, making multiple attempts to hide the video from being shown on camera. However, it made its way onto the screen and you could just feel Shuhua's burning passion.

 

4. Puppy Joys With MONSTA X's I.M

the way changkyun’s face lit up when youngji asked if he could show their puppy (lucy) THIS IS SO DEVASTATING 😭🥹 pic.twitter.com/Xc4jT410DD

— monsta x loops 🌈 (@mxloops) June 9, 2023

Sometimes it's not multiple cups of coffee or a clip of our favorite idol that provides the most effective serotonin boost. For many, they receive happiness from pictures of their beloved pet. This is certainly the case for I.M in his appearance on "YoungJi's Alcohol Diary". After receiving permission to share a picture of his family's newly adopted puppy, the idol's face naturally lights up. You can just see from his expression how much he cares for his furry family member.

 

5. Stray Kids Spending Time With Baby RoWoon

Stray Kids members Felix, HyunJin, and I.N recently made an appearance on the YouTube spinoff for "The Return Of Superman". The three are seen happily spending time with baby RoWoon. Whether they're carrying RoWoon or giving him food, you cannot help but widely smile from ear to ear. Seeing their interactions with RoWoon will provide the perfect serotonin boost to combat the otherwise tiring Monday!

We hope with this edition of K-Variety Round Up, your Monday is filled with happiness and strength. Fighting!

Which of these Korean variety moments is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!