Running Man Style: Episode 181

It's been a while since the last Running Man style post when IU guested back in November of 2013. Currently the show is on episode 182 featuring Dohee, Siwan and Yeo Jin Goo. However, this post will be about the finding the secret couple or boys vs. girls episode with guests Lee Jong Suk, Park Bo Young and Lee Se Young, episode 181.

Lee Jong Suk and Song Ji Hyo's height difference heart greets you.

The boys team wore black jackets while the girls team (with cross-dressed Kim Jong Kook and Lee Kwang Soo) wore burgundy jackets.

Here's an image of Gary after being kissed by Park Bo Young and Lee Se Young.

For episode 181, the cast was split into two teams with girls and boys. The girls was joined by Kim Jong Kook and Lee Kwang Soo in wigs and wore burgundy duffle coats. The boys team had on the same coat but in black. These coats stayed on them pretty much the entire episode.

The duffle coats were a collaboration between New Balance and Gloverall and only in Korea (I think). One of the characters in Heirs wore one of the coats as well.

You can clearly see both the New Balance and the Gloverall logo here.

You can buy the official burgundy one here for 690 000 Won.

You can get an exact duffle coat just by Gloverall without the logo here (black one) and here (burgundy one).

Maria :D

Image Credits: asos.com, sfmarket.co.kr, SBS, New Balace Korea's Facebook

Also See: Running Man Style: IURunning Man Style: A Lee Kwang Soo RequestRunning Man Style: 2NE1Running Man Style: Ghost SistersRunning Man Style: Ep 147

Hot or Not: The Thespian Men of February

It's been a while since we've done a "hot or not". Let's take a look at the male actors in some of S. Korea's top magazines. I think the cold weather has led to some cold shoots. In general, I would love to see some more dynamic actions in these shots.
1. Lee Jong Suk - ize Magazine January Issue ‘14

Lee Jong Suk's is known for his role in multiple CFs and in the contemporary drama, "School 2013". His shoot did not measure up to his acting skill. It was five or so head shoots. I feel like it would have been more appropriate as a shoot to find a headshoot/comp card picture. It was boring. Maybe I'm a bit bias, but I really wasn't feeling the blond hair. I did like his two rings, but everything else was lackluster at best for me. 

Overall: Not
P.S. I know this was from January, but I wanted to address him, so please forgive me for crossing months this once ^.^.






2. SHINee Tae Min - Geek Magazine February Issue ‘14

As you know, Taemin has been in a couple of films, including I Am and Koala Kid. OK, so maybe his filmography is a stretch, but because of his guest roles on "Dating Agency: Cyrano" and "Salamander Guru and the Gang", I'm counting him as an actor. His shoot was fun, albeit a little fake. The studio shoots were pulled off well, but I don't they were amazing. With someone as cool and talented as Taemin, I expected a little more. Still, I have to say it's....
Overall: HotHis floral shoes: Especially Hot!






3. BTOB Min Hyuk - Men’s Health Magazine February Issue ‘14
Minhyuk is in the drama, "Fantasy Tower", which aired last in September (2013), so he passes our actor test. A Men's Health photoshoot is a Men's Heath photoshoot. It was predictable, hot, and masculine. Minhyuk's muscles were nice and toned, but I wish magazines didn't turn toward boxing whenever they want to show off a masculine persona and someone's abs. 
Overall: NotMinhyuk's abs: Hot







4. Ji Chang Wook - Elle Magazine February Issue ‘14

Now here's a legitimate actor. Ji Chang Wook was in "Empress Ki" last year and other popular dramas like "Five Fingers" and "Bachelor's Vegetable Store". His shoot was nicely done. I appreciated the usual of effective visual elements (e.g. the smoke creates a diagonal line, which has action that contrasts his vertical body). Plus, Ji Chang Wook is pretty easy on the eyes. I think his simple styling was fitting for the masculine and contemporary image at which Elle was aiming. Elle also featured G-Dragon, who showed a similarly simplistic style. 
Overall: Hot





6. GOT7 - The Star Magazine February Issue ‘14

GOT7 is JYP's newest hip-hop group. I'm sure you remember members Jr. and JB from their "Dream High 2" and "When a Man Falls in Love" days-- oh yeah, and that sub-unit that had one catchy song. This shoot, despite it manufactured-ness and boxing-gloves, was cute. What better way to introduce a new group than with cute clothes and bromance? I even like the oddly-colored hair. I think the boys will grow into themselves and show us great music in the future.
Overall: Hot






Which actor(s) captured your heart the most this month?
--Lauren

Image Credits: as linked

Also See: Some other hot or nots, Lee Jong Suk on the Sia Red Carpet, More magazine fun time, including finds and more "hot or not"s

Hot or Not: SIA 2013 Red Carpet

Warning: Image Heavy
The Style Icon Awards  2013 by Mnet has happened. It's an awards show I actually care about since its relating to style. This is a hot or not/best dressed and worst dressed list from me. It is solely my opinion and do not reflect the opinions of everyone at K-world Style. I have one of these previously did for Mnet's 20's Choice. This also includes my commentary, because…hey why not use two tags with one post?

On the big night, the big stars didn't wear much colour, which is sad. It is already depressing enough how cold and short the days are getting. Generally those who wear black plays it safe. Most likely they all did since no one wants to look bad at a fashion awards show. Either way they have achieved their goals, nobody looks horrible which is always a nice thing on the red carpet. I am not blown away but there are definite stand outs.

Hot

Gong Hyo Jin

I love Gong Hyo Jin's style and all her collaborations. She looks good with her layers and mixture of textures. Her dress isn't simply black, it has depth to it. The polka dot patterned mesh gives her an illusion of warmth and pushes her look out of the boring zone. I don't have much more to say, she just looks good. I like how her hairs and booties match.

Lee Jong Suk

The year's fastest rising star. It is obvious he's to have been selected with his strong fanbase, popularity and proportions. His outfit is well put together, his stylists must of put a lot of thought into it. A+ for Lee Jong Suk, his stylist, fans, parents and luck.

SNSD's Sooyoung: Hot but something's off...

No one can deny Sooyoung looks hot. However, something seems off. When I look at this, her legs are screaming for warmth. Her dress is very short as it just covers her tosh. I know they want to showcase her long legs but I can't help but think the dress is supposed to be longer or was for those who are shorter. The model's legs in this dress from the retailer looks shorter than Sooyoung's. I think maybe Sooyoung's so skinny, they put her in a dress a smaller size which was also shorter in length. 

G-Dragon

G-Dragon wins the highest award so his position on this list is obligated. His whole 2013 year is great from his appearances to his Crooked MV. The only thing I have is that G-Dragon is wearing Saint Laurent. That's very predictable and because his overall look this year is the same as the appeal what Saint Laurent is trying to protrude. Also, he has been wearing so much Saint Laurent…but good for him for being loyal. He will make a great representative for any brand.

So So

4minute's Gayoon and Shin Ji Hoon

I like how Gayoon is wearing a suit instead of a dress and the colour is great. However, her partner is so plain. They have been photographed as a pair so I am taking them as a pair.

Not

Dal Shabet's Subin: Poor girl...

Poor girl, she is the one that fell on the red carpet. Sure it gains her some attention but it usually means something is wrong with her outfit. Unwritten rule for the red carpet is if you show legs, you don't show bust and vice versa. Sometimes it is not followed but I think its a great thing to follow. Now, if you split Subin in half, both halves are pretty good. However, together, its tragic. I feel sorry for her but she is still dressed badly.

Crayon Pop: Not Ready for Normalcy

Oh Crayon Pop, I get that the whole jumping and jumping song with the helmet is their trademark. I highly doubt anyone will recognize them without it. Really sucks for them style-wise. Their combination of helmets with polos, tennis skirts and athletic pants is unsightly. Even with the upgraded gold-ness and sparkle, their outfits are just tacky. People rarely see Crayon Pop in "normal" clothing so this would have been a great time to demonstrate if they are fashionable. Say, if they are so stunning on the red carpet, the buzz they will have created. With that momentum = public recognition without helmets. What a great opportunity lost.


Clara C

Her outfit is like she tried to look like a Hersey's kiss but failed miserably. That fabric is not appearing well in photographs or well for the drapes. Very rarely can a technique of fashion designing look cheap but that draping looks so cheap. Clara's other garment looks a lot better but this one is the mostly heavily photographed one.

There are more people that appears but too many to categorize.

So who do you think looks "Hot" and who looks "Not"? Leave a comment below on anything! If you agree or disagree with me, I want to hear your opinion.

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Maria :D