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        The 'Gyaru Peace' Sign: Meaning Of The Latest Trending Pose Among K-Pop Idols

        Here is the meaning of the latest Korean selfie trend, the gyaru peace sign, and some of the idols who have tried it!

        Kay Sesoko, Kpopmap Editor
        3 min to read  ·  Published : Apr 21, 2022
        The 'Gyaru Peace' Sign:  Meaning Of The Latest Trending Pose Among K-Pop Idols

        IVE's Twitter / Red Velvet Joy's Instagram / Girls' Generation TaeYeon's Instagram

        K-Pop idols are known for being trendsetters when it comes to fashion, music, and many other things. The latest trend in the K-Pop world is none other than a pose to bring some hip energy to your selfies.

        You may have noticed that many idols are doing what looks like an upside-down/inside-out peace sign in their selfies. This is called the 'gyaru peace' (갸루피스 in Korean) sign.

        The idol being credited for starting the trend is rookie girl group member IVE's Rei.

        But where does it originally come from?

        The 'Gyaru Peace' Sign:  Meaning Of The Latest Trending Pose Among K-Pop Idols

        IVE's Twitter

        The trend originally comes from Japan. The term 'gyaru' supposedly originates from the Japanese pronunciation of the English slang for 'gal'.

        Gyaru is one of the most famous Japanese fashion subcultures. It consists of styling that includes bold eye makeup, tanning, bold hairstyles, etc. There are several categories under this subculture, too.

        The gyaru peace sign is one of the signature peace signs that is used among people who belong to the subculture. It doesn't really have a specific meaning, however, it is a significant trend.

        It became a trend in Korea after IVE's Rei (who is Japanese) posted multiple selfies of herself doing the pose and introducing her members to it, too.

        Here she is pictured with fellow IVE member Liz.

        The 'Gyaru Peace' Sign:  Meaning Of The Latest Trending Pose Among K-Pop Idols

        IVE's Twitter

        How do you do the pose? You simply make a peace sign with your hands and then extend your arm and twist your hands with your palmside facing upwards. You can do the pose with one or two hands.

        Many idols have since picked up the pose and posted pictures of themselves following this new trend.

        Some of the idols we have seen doing the pose include...

        ... some of the OnlyOneOf members...

        The 'Gyaru Peace' Sign:  Meaning Of The Latest Trending Pose Among K-Pop Idols

        OnlyOneOf's Instagram

        ... TREASURE's JiHoon...

        The 'Gyaru Peace' Sign:  Meaning Of The Latest Trending Pose Among K-Pop Idols

        TREASURE's Twitter

        ... the Billlie members...

        The 'Gyaru Peace' Sign:  Meaning Of The Latest Trending Pose Among K-Pop Idols

        Billlie's Twitter

        ... Red Velvet's Joy...

        The 'Gyaru Peace' Sign:  Meaning Of The Latest Trending Pose Among K-Pop Idols

        Red Velvet Joy's Instagram

        ... Girls' Generation's TaeYeon...

        The 'Gyaru Peace' Sign:  Meaning Of The Latest Trending Pose Among K-Pop Idols

        Girls' Generation TaeYeon's Instagram

        ... and NMIXX's Bae and SullYoon.

        The 'Gyaru Peace' Sign:  Meaning Of The Latest Trending Pose Among K-Pop Idols

        NMIXX's Instagram

        The 'Gyaru Peace' Sign:  Meaning Of The Latest Trending Pose Among K-Pop Idols

        NMIXX's Instagram

        These are only a few of the idols we have seen rocking the pose so far. There are plenty more who have posted pictures or done the pose through live videos, etc.

        What do you think of the gyaru peace sign pose? Will you be rocking it in your next selfie? Let us know in the comments.

         

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