Ahn Bo-hyun (Photos: stylized, Getty Images; edited by Angela Nicole Guiral)
Cover Ahn Bo-hyun (Photos: stylized from Getty Images; edited by Angela Nicole Guiral)

This personality extends his versatility in fashion, leaving a mark with his distinctive style

Korean star Ahn Bo-hyun wears many hats at once: he is an actor, model, boxer, and TV personality. He juggles many characters in his discography, too, having already played a nonchalant military man, a stoic tech expert, and even a menacing chaebol heir, among many others. We know Bo-hyun’s films, shows, and even his dating life—the camera points to him wherever he goes. Unsurprisingly, everything he does, even his clothes, catches the public’s attention.

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We look at the award-winning actor’s best fits on and off the screen:

1. Leather weather

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Ahn Bo-hyun at the Tod’s Spring-Summer 2024 show (Photo: @bohyunahn / Instagram)
Above Ahn Bo-hyun at the Tod’s Spring-Summer 2024 show (Photo: @bohyunahn / Instagram)

On September 2023, Ahn Bo-hyun’s appearance at Tod’s spring/summer 2024 show in Milan made noise, with fans making him a trend on the social networking app X (previously Twitter). The reason? He showed up in a brown leather jacket and pants combo, layering a white turtleneck underneath. Leather fashion isn’t dead yet, apparently.

2. Reaching new heights

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Ahn Bo-Hyun at the 'Hero' VIP Screening (Photo: Han Myung-Gu / WireImage / Getty Images)
Above Ahn Bo-Hyun at the ‘Hero’ VIP Screening (Photo: Han Myung-Gu / WireImage / Getty Images)
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Screencap of Ahn Bo-hyun for 'Itaewon Class'
Above Screencap of Ahn Bo-hyun for ‘Itaewon Class’

Apart from function, fashion experts explain that turtlenecks help people with their confidence, allowing them a sense of security when wearing them. Ahn Bo-hyun certainly looks the part when wearing the specific piece, like when he appeared at the VIP screening of Hero in December 2022 or when he wore it casually for his character Jang Geun-won in Itaewon Class.

3. Knit happens

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Ahn Bo-Hyun at the 'Confidential Assignment 2: International' VIP screening (Photo: Han Myung-Gu / WireImage / Getty Images)
Above Ahn Bo-Hyun at the ‘Confidential Assignment 2: International’ VIP screening (Photo: Han Myung-Gu / WireImage / Getty Images)
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Ahn Bo-hyun for 'Yumi's Cells' (Photo: @bohyunahn / Instagram)
Above Ahn Bo-hyun for ‘Yumi’s Cells’ (Photo: @bohyunahn / Instagram)

The actor wears some colour, too, sometimes, and when he does, he does it with the charm of a boy-next-door lead character. In September 2022, he attended the VIP screening of Confidential Assignment 2: International wearing a baby blue knitted sweater, boasting a side of him rarely seen by the public.

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4. Buttons up!

Ahn Bo-hyun turns simplicity into a style statement, proving that a ‘clean’ look is an art form only a few can master. Whether in a VIP preview for ALIENOID (Alien + Human Part 1) or a casual stroll on the beach, he pulls off the white button-up shirt seamlessly.

5. Following a pattern

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Ahn Bo-hyun attends the photocall of Dolce and Gabbana 'DG Logo Bag' launch event (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS / Imazins via Getty Images)
Above Ahn Bo-hyun attends the photocall of Dolce and Gabbana ‘DG Logo Bag’ launch event (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS / Imazins via Getty Images)

Why are patterns and prints important in fashion? Because it allows individuals to express their style, giving off a new, fresher look in an otherwise typical ensemble. On May 2023, Ahn Bo-Hyun attended the photocall of Dolce&Gabbana’s ‘DG Logo Bag’ launch event wearing the usual tux, but underneath is a patterned button-up shirt that serves as an accent. He tops off his look with a cross-body bag.

6. Decoding denim

All things denim in our closet never disappoint—it never goes out of style. So, if you’re looking for a quick outfit, a denim jacket or your best pair of jeans can do the trick. Ahn Bo-hyun knows this best, rocking a denim-on-denim look on a casual day.

7. What suits him the most

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Ahn Bo-hyun at the 2022 APAN Star Awards (Photo: The Chosunilbo JNS / Imazins via Getty Images)
Above Ahn Bo-hyun at the 2022 APAN Star Awards (Photo: The Chosunilbo JNS / Imazins via Getty Images)
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Ahn Bo-hyun at an IWC Schaffhausen event (Photo: @bohyunahn / Instagram)
Above Ahn Bo-hyun at an IWC Schaffhausen event (Photo: @bohyunahn / Instagram)

Everyone has their point of view on the suit and tie. Others prefer the classics, while the modern take—a baggy, more casual version of it—also draws some. Ahn Bo-hyun leans toward the former. A quick skim through his Instagram feed will convince you of his love for it.

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