5th Gen Group’s Unexpected “Modern Hanbok” Outfits Trigger Scathing Comments 

CORTIS just dropped a Chuseok-special photoshoot on Weverse, and their take on hanbok isn’t getting the love they might’ve hoped for. Korean netizens are divided, and many aren’t holding back with their comments.

The group mixed hanbok pieces with modern streetwear in some unexpected ways.

Martin wore a black suit with a hanbok-style collar.

James kept the hanbok pants but styled them in a baggy fit, dropping low enough to show his boxers.

Juhoon went minimal, rocking only the hanbok collar over a white tank top and black skinny jeans.

Seonghyeon paired a similar tank with oversized hanbok pants.

Keonho completed the looks in a full hanbok-inspired outfit topped off with a beret.

The styling quickly drew reactions online, and most weren’t impressed. People struggled to make sense of the mix of traditional and modern pieces, leaving comments ranging from confused to negative.

• “The first and last outfits are fine, but the rest… um…”
• “I don’t know… only the beret looks a little like a hanbok to me!”
• “Why does it give off cheap middle school concept vibes?”
• “Is it just because I don’t get this new “retro aesthetic” younger people are into these days..? It’s hip but tacky, tacky but hip.”
• “Hmm..”
• “It’s extreme… really extreme.”