Many of you would have realized that Sundown Festival 2010 has come and gone, leaving behind only great memories for those who had gone to attend the concert at Sentosa Resorts World, Universal Studios. For me, the concert was an absolute blast, and it was definitely an amazing adrenaline rush for the young night. Many thanks to Red Spade Entertainment for the invitation to the Sundown Festival 2010 Press Conference.

As everyone knew, the artists that were present for the concert were Korean girl-group After School and the four manly boys from F.Cuz. Alongside them, Japanese rock groups, SuG and LM.C, also were on the list of artists to perform for the Sundown Festival 2010.

The first to appear for the press conference were none other than the colorfully decked-out Japanese rock band, SuG!

The five members (from left to right) Chiyu, Shinpei, Takeru, Masato and Yuji.

The members were very colorful, wearing rainbow colored vests, all designed with studs and chains on them. One significant thing about their clothes that caught my eye was the fact that they were also all out on the zebra prints. That’s right, you heard me right. From tops to their pants, on every member, there seemed to be something that was very zebra-like.

In my opinion, I liked Shinpei’s (in green) headphones which were stylishly made in zebra prints too!

Next to show up was none other that the boys of k-pop boyband, F.Cuz!

The four boys walked in confidently, head to toe in simple and sleek black vests and blazers. To go along with the silent-but-deadly look, the boys turned up in ripped jeans to give it a slight causal touch to the elegant fierceness. Finishing off the look, the older members turned up in black ties (with Kan’s tie hanging loosely around his collar) while the magnae, Yejun, dons on a cute black bow-tie to help him regain his title of ‘the cute magnae‘.

Kan also turned up with a headband, making him look very delectable at the same time. Around leader Jinon and vocalist LeeU’s wrists were metal studded bracelets.

Coming right up were the second Japanese rock group, LM.C.

The two members, Maya and Aiji, wore black shirts and hoodies with the words ‘We’re Just Wonder Holic‘ which is actually the name of their latest album, which was released in March 2010. With their very punk-like studded chokers and metal studded leather bracelets, the members of LM.C gave off a very strong first impression to everybody present at the press conference.

With their dyed hair and heavy dark make up, I wouldn’t be surprised if people were actually intimidated by their punk-ish sense of fashion!

Last but the definitely not the least, the people that everybody at the press conference had been waiting for: After School!

I guess the saying ‘saves the best for the last‘ does apply for this situation because the 8 beautiful girls of After School were stunning as they made their way into the press conference room. The girls were rocking the elegance and sophistication of wearing black, which made them gorgeous beyond words.

Personally, I loved After School Lizzy’s hairstyle because it was very different and unique from the rest of the members. All in all, the After School girls looked bright and fresh, each of them looking glamorous in their own outfits. Check out more pictures of them!

Overall, who do you think dressed the best? Drop us a comment, and let us know!

Orange Caramel, comprising of Raina, Nana and Lizzie, the three new girls in After School, was recently featured in Elle Girl Korea. With each of their bubbly charms and bright smiles, the girls gave a happy-go-lucky yet stunning touch to the summer theme of the photo shoot.

Background scenery of plain fields and beaches aside, the trio from the sub-group give straw hats, nautical tops and bottoms of girly skirts and spotty pants, a mix of flirty cheerfulness.

So, what do you think of these girls? Digging their latest song? Not forgetting their styles of course. Hats or scarfs around your heads? Maybe both? Give us your say!

You’ve seen the men, most of them going for the beast concept or donning the classic suits — but now, let’s get the lowdown on the ladies’ performance outfits for the Dream Concert 2010!

Each year, the ladies’ performances get fiercer and fiercer, as they start shedding their cute images and experimenting with sexier outfits and consequently teasing with more skin. I’m sure the fanboys are not complaining! Who was the fiercest of them all in last night’s ball?

Find out below as we line up the performance outfits of your favorite female KPop idols:

The girls of Rainbow went the schoolgirl route with their song, Gossip Girl.

However, they should have just kept the Blair Waldorf school girl look rather than trying to mix it up with the black and white stripes, because this only ended up making the concept/theme look all over the place. Their outfits were a bit blah and too casual for me. And for something as big as the Dream Concert, there’s really no room for safe dressing.

No change of outfit for our f(x) girls tonight, too!

Like SHINee, their male counterparts in the SM Family, the outfits of f(x) went straight from the red carpet to the stage, wearing amped-up red variations of their Nu ABO outfits. I am loving the girls’ unique, experimental style — you’ve got to admit, they don’t fit into the cookie-cutter styling of other girl groups who are all either: a) cute/girly b) fierce/sexy c) funky/Lady-Gaga-inspired.

Although, Amber? Plaid shorts over jeans? I don’t get it.

The ladies of Davichi were a tad bit underdressed.

White blazer and light denim shorts — while this outfit does look good in general — this is something you’d wear for a dinner with friends, or even to the mall. Not the Dream Concert. Note to Davichi’s stylist: that small amount of gold sequins don’t automatically make anything glamorous.

T-ara transformed into Korea’s cheerleaders that night as they performed their World Cup song.

The fanboys also loved it when they continued to sing Bo Peep in these outfits. While cheerleading outfits are a surefire crowdpleaser, they could have done more variations for every individual’s outfit other than the different pins and brooches they put on their skirts. Also, not a big fan of the huge “Cielo ♥ Egoist” print on their shirts.

Fresh off their first few comeback stages, 4Minute stuck to neutral tones tonight, but still managed to keep things interesting.

I think their stylist/s pulled off a great feat: the girls’ outfits looked mismatched and unique–but similar enough to still look coordinated. Still lacking that extra wow factor though! (Although Hyuna’s fiery red hair and hot dance skills more than compensates for that!)

And we see a re-appearance of the black and white stripes, this time on the gorgeous women of After School.

It is very disappointing because I’ve seen versions of their drummer girl costumes which are LEAGUES better than these striped, shimmery ones. I personally would recommend their simple red-and-gold or black-and-gold ones, because these drummer outfits (and their bare navels and long legs) are stunning in themselves, and could have looked fantastic onstage.

First look at Kara and the word ‘mermaids’ would probably come to mind.

Okay, while these outfits may seem too gaudy and slinky for most, we have to remember that these are stage outfits. When you’ve got a huge crowd of fans, most of which can only see a dancing speck on stage–the flashier and shinier, the better. Kara made the boldest color choice that night, and that deserves some merit. Although yes, the mermaid-like material is disturbing, and they could have gone with black footwear.

Korea’s original pop princesses are back, but their Dream Concert appearance has me crying 2 Different Tears.

First, I’m crying for joy: I love seeing the Wonder Girls back in Korea! Second, I’m crying because of their outfits! Unflattering light denim + scraps of lace + neon hair add-ons? And this from the girl group who captured the hearts of the entire world in their all-out retro concept for Nobody! Who can forget those iconic colorful mod dresses and those scene-stealing flapper dresses?

Girls, you better step your fashion game up!

Girls’ Generation channeled the King of Pop again that night!

Their Michael Jackson inspired black military jackets with strong, sequined shoulders made the girls look classy and stunning. Their looks were made even more interesting and stage-appropriate with their shiny tank tops and leather knee-high boots. If you noticed, it was the perfect mix of their Run Devil Run and Oh! concepts.

The Queen of KPop is back and looking younger and fiercer than ever!

Really, who else at the age of 31 can pull off this outfit but Lee Hyori? Her military-inspired, tough chick outfit was simple, but nobody can doubt the powerful impression it made! An outfit, indeed, is only as good as how its wearer carries it. And nobody does it like Lee Hyori.

Overall, many of the ladies could have done a lot better. Or is the Dream Concert not as much of a big event as the year-end music festivals? What do you think? Tell us in the comments below!

You’ve seen what the guys were spotted in for the Dream Concert 2010 red carpet. Now, let’s take a look at what the beautiful ladies are wearing on the Dream Concert 2010 red carpet! Seen on the red carpet are f(x), 4Minute, After School, T-ara and SNSD; however, female performers, Rainbow, KARA, Lee Hyori, Davichi and Wondergirls are missing in action.

The ladies’ were all pretty well-dressed for the red carpet- I’m especially in love with their lovely shoes! While SNSD are in pretty little white dresses, 4Minute and T-ara were all glammed up in black, rocker-vibe outfits, and After School, while they were not in a coordinated color, were still looking awesome in their smart casual outfits. f(x), on the other hand, were spotted in the same set of outfit for the red carpet and their performance (a tad disappointing).

Check it out, and remember to vote and leave a comment at the end of the post.

No change of outfit for f(x) girls, who went straight from the red carpet to the stage, wearing varied outfits from their Nu ABO album concept. Though no change, I’m still loving their layered, street-styled outfits, especially Sulli’s monochromatic layered look with her oversized printed jacket.

And yes, I still don’t get Amber’s plaid shorts over jeans look.

Check out Sulli’s interesting eye make-up!

4Minute were glammed up in black outfits and gorgeous platform heels and boots. The girls are looking fierce in these outfits that are similar to what they are spotting in their ‘HUH’ Hit Your Heart mini album concept photos.

Red-haired HyunA is seen here wearing the Gucci ‘Venus’ high heel platform sandals.

After School looked sexy in smart-casual outfits on the red carpets of Dream Concert 2010. Cute dresses, hot trousers outfits, and of course, lust-worthy platform heels are seen on the After School members. I have to say that I love their red carpet outfits much more than their ‘cheerleader’ stage outfits.

T-ara were seen in little black dresses (LBD) on the red carpet. Love the peep-toe ankle boots that the girls are sporting; however, the five of them wearing the same pair of heels make the group-look seem weird.

SNSD / Girls’ Generation were all seen in white mini-dresses in different designs. Love some of the cutting and designs of these dresses; however, some of these dresses are either too ‘normal’ or too weird-looking. My favorite would be Yuri’s outfit, and my least favorite would be Tiffany’s (I don’t understand the shredded white strips on the skirting).

Jessica is seen wearing the Christian Louboutin Studio 120 peep-toe pumps.

Kokokoreano’s choice for the best-dressed is After School! Worst-dressed? T-ara.

Tell us what you think.

After School’s UEE lookbook for Yetts Spring 2010 photo shoot is finally out, and it’s filled with lots of inspiration goodies! In a lookbook with so many different looks and outfits, from fresh and casual, to sexy and formal, this is one to be used as a great inspiration for Spring 2010!

The color trends shown here include the blacks, greys & whites, different shades of blues & greens, and some subtle reds in the simple outfits.

The layerings for the monochromic colors shown above are done so beautifully. Love the eye-catching details of the clothings and accessories.

For the ‘nature’ colors, browns, greens & blues, UEE looks too dull and wrapped-up. The only look I love is the one with the blue beret, with a fitted cropped blazer and studded jeans; UEE totally rocked that look!

Throw in some reds if you’re wearing a simple outfit- like what UEE is sporting in the last frame. The red leather jacket looks amazing on her.

Any particular outfit(s) is/are your favorite(s)?

The Seoul Music Awards 2010 was held on the 3rd of February 2010. Some of the ladies attendees include, SNSD (Girls Generation), After School, T-ara, KARA, Brown Eyed Girls, Davichi, Baek Ji Young, and Son Dambi.

The red carpet looks that night were AMAZING (well, mostly amazing, except for T-ara who walked the red carpet in their performace outfits!). Performance outfits should be left for the stage.

First up is So Nyuh Shi Dae in monochrome outfits:

The girls look great; especially Jessica and Yoona. Jessica’s multi-strapped maryjanes matched her mini dress really well. I wish they could change their hairstyles though- how about all black hair for the girls?

After School’s concept for the red carpet? Seafoam green? Though they showed cohesion with the same color scheme, their individual outfits don’t really stand out among the other red carpet attendees’ outfits.

After School girls need to have a change of hair color as well. Blonde don’t suit everyone.

I wish T-ara had worn the outfits they had worn for the sexy Arena magazine photo shoot, for the red carpet instead. Leave that cutesy cat outfits for the stage please.

KARA is spotted with some really beautiful heels! Jiyoung’s cage heels and Hara’s gladiators heels especially! In love <3

Brown Eyed Girls went for the sexy look for the red carpets, showing lots of legs.

Narsha looks so hot!

Davichi kept it simple in black and white.

Baek Ji Young in a flowy dress with a pair of ‘blinged’ heels. Lovely~

Son Dambi’s heeled boots look really great. But the dress just… looks like a lampshade. Dambi would look so much better in a bodycon dress with those boots.

My favorite look would have to be Baek Ji Young- the semi-formal dress with unique details on the back and those sparkling heels makes her look stand out among the rest of the attendees.

Vote for your favorite red carpet look, and leave a comment on why you love it!

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It’s After School’s Park Ga Hee and UEE in Cosmopolitan Korea!

After School’s Park Ga Hee and Uee models Armani Exchange outfits for their sexy shoot.

The concept for this photoshoot is clubbing and and all that ‘Hollywood paparazzi shots’. The full spread will be available in the September issue of Cosmopolitan!

I really love the full black outfit played up with lots of different textures and necklace chains!

Lovely hair!

Off with that black stockings/leggings/pants or whatever that is! Show some sexy legs please ^^

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I want that full photoshoot now~

Why do Korean magazines have such amazing photoshoots? And why are they not sold in Singapore! x(

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Love,

Lynette

Images: Cosmpolitan

This picture of Kim Jung-Ah is from After School’s photoshoot for Men’s Health!

CL’s is from Topshop too! Nice!

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More one-piece bodies I found!

From Topshop!

From American Apparel!

From Miss Sixty!

Love,

Lynette <3

Images: Popseoul, Topshop, ASOS, AA

After School? 2ne1? No. Its 4Minute!

Well, really… Whats with all these girl bands trying to look “fresh” and end up all looking, well, similar.

Ji Yoon, Ga Yoon, Hyun Ah, Ji Hyun and So Hyun debuted with their ‘unique’ style called The Candy Funky Style.

Can’t say much about the unique part, but I’m pretty inspired by these hot, bright-colored, fun styles of the girls.

Inspired by 4Minute to create a Candy Funky Style outfit, for the days when you feel you need some color in your life:

4 minute inspired by kokokoreano

It’s loud, but still wearable ^^