SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 09: Somi aka Jun So-Mi (Jeon So-Mi) of girl group I.O.I is seen at the PRADA 2024 FW pop-up store opening at The Hyundai on August 09, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage)
Cover Jeon Somi redefines Gen Z Y2K streetwear with flair and ironic accessories (Photo: Han Myung-Gu/WireImage/Getty Images)
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 09: Somi aka Jun So-Mi (Jeon So-Mi) of girl group I.O.I is seen at the PRADA 2024 FW pop-up store opening at The Hyundai on August 09, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage)

From playful prints to oversized silhouettes, Jeon Somi proves how to mix nostalgia with modern edge. These streetwear looks capture her effortless Gen Z Y2K style and why she’s a trendsetter to watch

K-pop star Jeon Somi celebrates her birthday this March—and fans have even more reason to celebrate. IOI, the iconic project group she led as centre, has officially launched its tenth-anniversary social media channels, with a confirmed comeback set for May 2026. As Somi steps back into the spotlight, her fashion game is sharper than ever. The South Korean-Canadian soloist and Prada global ambassador has curated a wardrobe that balances luxury polish with playful, chaotic streetwear energy. Here are the must-see moments that define her signature style.

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The boyfriend cap and novelty belt

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Jeon Somi pairs a slogan cap with novelty buckle for a viral moment (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Above Jeon Somi pairs a slogan cap with a novelty buckle for a viral moment (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Jeon Somi pairs a slogan cap with novelty buckle for a viral moment (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)

Proof that accessories make the outfit, Jeon Somi transforms a beige ribbed tank and straight-leg denim into a full-blown viral fashion moment. A grey slogan cap leads the charge, while a massive novelty oval belt buckle seals the deal. It’s deliberately absurd, delightfully self-aware and exactly the kind of irony that defines Gen Z dressing at its best.

The ‘Scarface’ leather racing jacket

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Somi in an oversized ‘Scarface’ racing jacket softened by a dainty yellow wavy hair clip (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Above Somi in an oversized ‘Scarface’ racing jacket softened by a dainty yellow wavy hair clip (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Somi in an oversized ‘Scarface’ racing jacket softened by a dainty yellow wavy hair clip (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)

Never underestimate the power of one delicate accessory. Somi’s oversized black-and-white leather racing jacket, emblazoned with red typography, is heavy-duty streetwear at its most cinematic. A dainty yellow wavy hair clip and sleek, futuristic sunglasses complete the look, puncturing masculine aggression with a sweetly incongruous feminine detail. The contrast is entirely intentional—and entirely Somi.

The fur trapper hat and clashing florals

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Somi wears a fluffy brown fur trapper hat alongside competing dark floral prints on her skirt and tights (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Above Somi wears a fluffy brown fur trapper hat alongside competing dark floral prints on her skirt and tights (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Somi wears a fluffy brown fur trapper hat alongside competing dark floral prints on her skirt and tights (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)

Maximalism is a philosophy, not just an aesthetic. A massive, fluffy brown fur trapper hat anchors the bottom half of competing dark floral prints: a floral skirt layered over floral-printed tights, finished with chunky black boots. The result is a head-to-toe pattern clash that somehow achieves complete, studied harmony. Only Somi could make chaos look this considered.

The sheer ruched polka-dot top

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Somi in a sheer brown polka-dot one-shoulder top over a matching bandeau, paired with straight-leg denim (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Above Somi in a sheer brown polka-dot one-shoulder top over a matching bandeau, paired with straight-leg denim (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Somi in a sheer brown polka-dot one-shoulder top over a matching bandeau, paired with straight-leg denim (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)

Everything about this look screams early 2000s pop-star nostalgia. A sheer, ruched brown polka-dot overlay swept over one shoulder is layered above a matching brown bandeau, grounded by straight-leg jeans and a leopard-print shoulder bag. The unapologetically retro combination channels the carefree, sun-drenched energy of peak Y2K pop stardom.

The preppy Prada shirt and loafers

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Somi sits on the grass in a navy Prada polo, mini shorts, sheer tights and triangle-logo loafers (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Above Somi sits on the grass in a navy Prada shirt and triangle-logo loafers (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Somi sits on the grass in a navy Prada polo, mini shorts, sheer tights and triangle-logo loafers (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)

Old money meets Y2K irony. A conservative navy short-sleeved shirt with white collar trim by Prada is paired with sheer tights and classic black Prada triangle-logo loafers—all worn casually while sitting on the grass. This is Jeon Somi’s quiet masterclass in making collegiate dressing feel genuinely effortless without trying.

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The sculptural black blazer dress

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Somi arrives at Fashion Week in a structural black blazer dress with slicked-back blonde hair and stiletto boots (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Above Somi arrives at Fashion Week in a structural black blazer dress with slicked-back blonde hair and stiletto boots (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Somi arrives at Fashion Week in a structural black blazer dress with slicked-back blonde hair and stiletto boots (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)

This is the look that announces a fashion-week arrival. An oversized, tailored black blazer dress with exaggerated, sculptural hip volume is paired with sheer black tights, dramatic over-the-knee stiletto boots and dark sunglasses. Her sleek, slicked-back blonde hair sharpens the severe silhouette further. It’s Matrix-era power dressing, thoroughly updated for the modern luxury streetscape.

The colour-blocked loungewear

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Somi lounges in a red shirt and purple mini skirt, Prada bag in hand (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Above Somi lounges in a red shirt and purple mini skirt, Prada bag in hand (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Somi lounges in a red shirt and purple mini skirt, Prada bag in hand (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)

Even a casual lounge moment becomes a colour theory lesson in Somi’s world. A bright red collared shirt layered over a black top and a purple mini skirt delivers bold primary and secondary colour-blocking at its most playful. A sleek black Prada shoulder bag and pointed kitten heels ground the whole look with signature luxury ease.

The luminous floral tube dress

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Somi stands on a sunlit balcony in a white strapless dress adorned with red, pink and yellow roses (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Above Somi stands on a sunlit balcony in a white strapless dress adorned with red, pink and yellow roses (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Somi stands on a sunlit balcony in a white strapless dress adorned with red, pink and yellow roses (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)

If a summer holiday had a dress code, it would look exactly like this. A strapless white dress adorned with vibrant red, pink and yellow roses radiates breezy joy. The true standout, however, is Somi’s beauty: platinum blonde waves and skin glowing with the high-impact luminosity that her own make-up brand, GLYF, is celebrated for.

The edgy leather and chandelier earrings

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Somi in a black leather look with cascading silver crystal chandelier earrings and a studded bag (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Above Somi in a black leather look with cascading silver crystal chandelier earrings and a studded bag (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)
Somi in a black leather look with cascading silver crystal chandelier earrings and a studded bag (Photo: @somsomi0309/Instagram)

Jeon Somi’s event wardrobe belongs in its own genre. A black leather-like blazer and vest are accessorised with a studded geometric bag and extraordinary cascading silver crystal chandelier earrings. Bathed in red light, the entire look channels a darker, more intense pop-star energy—with sharp, captivating eye make-up to match.

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Clifford Olanday
Regional Editor, T-Labs, Tatler Asia
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After more than a decade in lifestyle media, Clifford has mastered the art of writing seriously about things that are fun—and writing fun things about people who take themselves very seriously. At Tatler Asia, he helped steer its flagship lists, Tatler’s Most Influential and Asia’s Most Stylish. And today, he leads T-Labs, Tatler Asia’s content innovation hub, where he continues the noble pursuit of lifestyle storytelling, spinning stories on wealth, entertainment, necessary style, Hallyu, Hollywood, beauty and more for audiences across Asia.