13 Fun Halloween K-Pop Inspired Costume Ideas

Fashion, colourful hair and make-up have always been part of the K-Pop package and no one does it better than the multi-talented acts. Finding a K-Pop-inspired Halloween costume can be a bit daunting though and that's why I come to your rescue. No Halloween is perfect without dressing up as your favourite K-Pop idol. So, here’s a round-up of fun and easy Halloween costume ideas inspired by K-Pop idols that will surely stand out from the crowd.

1. Red Velvet’s “Dumb Dumb”: The Goal Is To Be Distinguishable Only By Color

Red Velvet's Dumb Dumb offers so many themes you can go with: be it RV's take on Pippi Longstocking, pairing multicolored tights with shorts or those jeans that everyone was talking about. When Red Velvet was asked on the New Yang Nam Show about their most unique concept yet (among their string of crazy concepts), Wendy said “We promoted wearing jeans that were ripped from the thighs to the ankle […]  I thought something went wrong with our outfits. It was really unique.” Yup. Wendy knows what’s up! Red Velvet’s jeans from Dumb Dumb had fans wondering, for sure. Many, myself included, actually fell in love with these Red Velvet-esque jeans, and if you ere too scared to rock a pair, Halloween gives you a perfect opportunity to have some DIY fun with your old denim pants and scissors.

At first glance, it looks like the girls are wearing normal denim shorts. Upon closer inspections, however, you see their jeans are actually full-length in the back.

Shorts in the front, jeans in the back. What more versatility could you ask for?

2. f(x)'s "Red Light" Witches For All Wicked Witches Out There

This was the first time SM Entertainment’s experimental girl group took on a dark concept, making it the best (and newest) option for Halloween costumes. To tell you the truth, every look on f(x)’s Red Light music video could be a great costume (revolutionist? yes please!). But the most striking and memorable one is definitely the all black witch-like ensembles à la American Horror Story: Coven. Why be a sexy witch when you can be an editorial-yet-easy-to-wear one?

It doesn’t get more dramatic than the one eye lined, the eye-patch, or the porkpie hat. And bonus points if you include a burned book!

3. Girl's Generation's "Flower Power" Flight Attendants For Everyone Who Wants To Look Fly

Girls’ Generation are among the girl groups with the most iconic costumes. Sightings of fans cosplaying their Genie, Run Devil Run, or Mr. Taxi music videos are very common at K-Pop events. But one that is definitely pushed to the back burner (maybe because it’s a Japanese single?) are their flight attendant costumes for Flower Power.

Channel your inner Barbie with these futuristic stewardess costumes. Because if you’re going to wear a metallic dress, it may as well be on Halloween. But other than the dress, everything else about this costume would be toned down. The girls’ styling is very minimal while still being their signature feminine chic selves.

So if you’re going to be SNSD for Halloween, go for the less tried options.

4. Block B’s “HER” Because A Crew Of Grown Adults In Animal PJs Is Actually Quite Spooky

Mid-October is here. The temperature cuts in half. With Halloween quickly approaching, it's crunch time. If I'm being honest with myself, I'm personally feeling lil tired and lil lazy. And cold. Very cold. So I figure, the best way to essentially wear pajamas on Halloween without it seeming like a total cop-out, is to rock a onesie. Snuggly? Check. Warm? Check. Easy? Check. And because onesies are made in the form of just about any animal imaginable these days, the options are pretty vast. Plus social proof is there too. Block B, INFINITE, ASTRO, ZE:A, AOA, KNK, EXO, Dal Shabet, 2pm, ShiNee, GOT7, B1A4, Big Bang, Super Junior, BTOB, Amber and Onew all did it. If you are a low effort person who wants to keep warm, go look for that long-forgotten onesie.

5. Orange Caramel’s “Catellena” Because Nothing Says 'I Love Food' Like Dressing Like Food

Any foodies in da house? This one is for you. Orange Caramel is a group known for their quirky-weird overly-cutesy costumes, so the choices for Halloween are endless. However, “Orange Caramel on X video” is kinda expected. So how about Orange Caramel as sushi pieces, seen in Catallena? The looks are very DIY friendly, given that they use print dresses to simulate the shrimp, mackerel and salmon. The rice piece could easily be a pillow with smaller ones attached to it. And if you want to take it to the next level, be Catallena herself as an octopus. These costume picks are innovative and the accessories give the ensemble a Harajuku-like vibe. Even if your friends don’t know you’re doing an Orange Caramel costume, they’ll definitely get the sushi reference.

6. 2NE1’s “I Am The Best” Look For When You Need An Outfit That Screams “I Come From Future” At The Top Of Its Lungs

Halloween is terrifyingly fun, but the costumes can get a little repetitive: zombies are dead, vampires suck and mummies are so passé. If you’re looking to make a costume that’s out of this world, go check out The Matrix Meets K-Pop aka I Am The Best MV. The first thing you notice is 2NE1's unique and avant garde wardrobe. The four outfits are fluid, yet encompass elements of each member's personal style and the silver material adds a futuristic theme to the pieces. What is most notable about 2NE1's style isn't just that it is crazy and outlandish, but they manage to make it look fashionable and edgy. What might look ridiculous on other celebrities manage to look good on them, and it is quite a hard feat to accomplish. Are you up for a challenge?

7. REPLY 1997 Students For All Broke Students Out There

The sexy schoolgirl is one of those standard, prepackaged, ready-to-buy costumes. But just as people have reinvented it to fit their desired theme (Hogwarts student sans robes, Britney’s Baby One More Time), this can also happen with your favorite K-Drama.

Reply 1997 was ahead of the game when they foreshadowed the ‘90s revival trend. And since regular student uniforms won’t be as meaningful by themselves, add the ‘90s pieces that made the drama’s poster stand out, such as Shi Won’s puffy hair pieces or the guy’s hair parted down the middle or any H.O.T memorabilia as accessories.

8. Crayon Pop’s “Bar Bar Bar” For Those Planning On Bar Hopping

These five gals show you another (read fun) side of K-Pop with their addictive video of Bar Bar Bar. To re-create their famous athleisure look, all you need is polo shirts, tracksuit pants with skirts and shoes of the same colour. The most important part is to throw in a scooter helmet. Add it with a pair of white winter gloves or run past a local pharmacy to buy a pack of medical gloves. For the finishing touch, you can leave you hair down or style it in multiple ponytails.

Next step: Gather your girlfriends and start practicing the signature jump dance!

9. SHINee’s “Dream Girl” Because It’s Colorful, It’s Vibrant And It Definitely Doesn’t Look Weird At All

Shinee's back. And you can be their dream girl or dream boy if you get decked in bold colours and various patterns. Black and white stripes, polka dots, zig zag patterns, gingham, tartan – you dream it, you wear it. The bolder, the better.

10. HyunA’S "Red" Golden PLAYBOY Bunny To Channel Those Can't-Look-Away Vibes

The colour red has often been considered as a chromatic symbol of strength, boldness and sexuality. If you want to turn into a strong, sexy and confident bunny, I suggest taking inspiration from HyunA's comeback track Red. Don't forget to go after metallic gold everything from bunny suit, bunny ears to a metallic gold mask and rock, you guessed it, a red lipstick. And if you truly want to get into HyunA's Red character, better start practicing the splits, twerking and get yourself dudes in Speedos for some gentle spanking.