How K-pop idols are helping Korea’s ‘kimjang vest’ make a comeback
- Posted on November 29, 2025
- By South China Morning Post
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How K-pop idols are helping Korea’s ‘kimjang vest’ make a comeback

The iconic vest, long associated with older women making kimchi in the countryside, is being revived by young consumers embracing the ‘grandma-chic’ aesthetic.