Are you also a big fan of K-Drama costumes?
Costumes should not be ignored, especially in certain dramas where fashion becomes an important part of storytelling. The identity of the characters is often built through their outfits, while the actors’ aura and visual presence are strengthened through styling choices.
In 2026, K-Dramas have already delivered a wide variety of memorable male fashion, from prince-inspired outfits to casual boyfriend looks, polished officewear, and trendy campus fashion. The choices are definitely there. For this article, we are focusing only on male characters in order to take a deeper look at their styling.
Of course, every drama features nice outfits, but some series focus more on realistic storytelling than fashion itself. Dramas such as “Our Universe” with Bae In Hyuk, “Still Shining” with Park Jin Young, or “Sold Out on You” with Ahn Hyo Seop featured good styling pieces, but fashion was not necessarily the center of the characters’ identity. Bae In Hyuk’s character was busy taking care of a baby, Park Jin Young portrayed a regular office employee, while Ahn Hyo Seop spent most of the drama doing farm work.
Here is our selection of the 5 best-dressed male K-Drama characters of the first half of 2026.
1. Byeon Woo Seok in “Perfect Crown” - Royal Elegance & Grace
In “Perfect Crown”, the production team clearly invested a huge budget not only into the filming locations but also into the costumes. The outfits are luxurious, detailed, and visually stunning. You can immediately tell that the costume directors spent a lot of time making every member of the royal family stand out according to their status and personality.
Byeon Woo Seok plays Grand Prince Yi An in a 21st-century Korea ruled by a constitutional monarchy. His wardrobe reflects nobility, elegance, and grace throughout the drama.
Adding to that, Byeon Woo Seok’s model-like proportions elevate every single outfit even more. The drama mixes traditional-inspired silhouettes with modern tailoring, creating one of the most stunning male wardrobes seen in K-Dramas this year.
From embroidered robes to monochrome suits and all-white outfits rarely seen in male K-Dramas, the styling constantly catches attention. The fabrics, layering, textures, and accessories all add depth to the royal aesthetic.
Actually, when you look at the background of costume designer Cho Sang Kyung (Jo Sang Gyeong), it makes perfect sense. She also worked on “Alchemy of Souls”, “Squid Game”, “Mr. Sunshine”, and “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay”, dramas already famous for their iconic styling and costume work.
2. Chae Jong Hyeop in “In Your Radiant Season” - Soft Boyfriend Fashion
Here is another standout fashion style, this time set in the “real world” unlike the royal setting of “Perfect Crown”.
Chae Jong Hyeop plays a character designer who previously lived in the United States. The drama itself focuses on healing, comfort, and soft emotions, and somehow his outfits perfectly reflect that atmosphere.
It is difficult to explain, but his fashion gives viewers a feeling of warmth and comfort. His styling remains trendy without ever looking flashy or overly luxurious.
Because his character is artistic, his wardrobe subtly reflects his creative personality through soft color combinations, layered outfits, textured fabrics, and playful patterns.
Oversized cardigans, relaxed jackets, hoodies, denim layers, and loose silhouettes create a very approachable “boyfriend look” that many viewers would probably love to recreate in real life.
The styling feels effortless, cozy, and fashionable at the same time.
3. Kim Jae Won in “Yumi’s Cells 3” - Trendy Korean Boyfriend Fashion
Here comes one of the biggest representations of trendy Korean fashion in 2026: Kim Jae Won in “Yumi’s Cells 3”.
He plays a publishing company editor in his 20s. While his office outfits are clean and polished, the real highlight comes from his casual everyday fashion outside of work.
Kim Jae Won perfectly embodies the trendy Korean “boyfriend material” aesthetic currently popular among young Koreans. His styling focuses on oversized silhouettes, comfortable layering, relaxed linen shirts, soft knitwear, and clean neutral tones.
Even though his outfits look comfortable and natural, they still appear very polished and carefully styled. That balance is actually one of the key points of modern Korean fashion right now.
His character’s gentle and attentive personality is also reflected through soft fabrics such as cotton and knit materials, giving his fashion a calm and approachable feeling.
Simple white shirts, loose pants, green knitwear, and relaxed summer layering made many of his outfits stand out throughout the drama.
4. Lomon in “No Tail to Tell” - Sporty & Athletic Styling
A male lead who is a professional athlete: a soccer player! That is actually quite rare in the K-Drama world.
Because of that, we had to include Lomon on this list. His sporty fashion throughout the drama was one of the most visually interesting styles of the year.
Unlike the more polished officewear or boyfriend fashion seen in other dramas, Lomon’s styling relies heavily on fitted T-shirts, activewear, cargo pants, sporty silhouettes, and casual training outfits.
The styling highlights his athletic physique while still keeping his outfits fashionable and modern.
Even simple pieces such as plain T-shirts become memorable because they perfectly match the confident and energetic image of his character.
The drama also mixes sporty styling with casual daily wear, making his fashion feel masculine, relaxed, and realistic at the same time.
5. Gong Myung in “Filing for Love” - Sharp Officewear & Corporate Elegance
In “Filing for Love”, Gong Myung plays an ace member of the internal audit team.
Since the drama is an office romance, most of his outfits revolve around businesswear and corporate fashion. However, despite the strict office setting, the styling never becomes boring.
If you pay attention to the details, his suits constantly change through different cuts, tie patterns, shirt textures, and color combinations.
Using shades such as brown, grey, black, and dark green, the drama creates a polished and mature officewear aesthetic that feels both realistic and visually attractive.
The tailored silhouettes and structured styling make Gong Myung’s character appear sharp, intelligent, and reliable.
Even though he is not the male lead, Kim Jae Wook also deserves a small mention, as his CEO-style outfits throughout the drama were equally outstanding and sophisticated.
Bonus - “Mr. T-Shirt” Ahn Bo Hyun in “Spring Fever”
Ahn Bo Hyun’s styling in “Spring Fever” stayed consistently simple throughout the drama, relying heavily on fitted T-shirts in various colors.
Hard to say whether it was truly the fashion itself catching viewers’ attention or simply Ahn Bo Hyun wearing the outfits.
Still, the minimalist styling worked perfectly with his athletic build and sporty image. Sometimes, simple fashion is enough to leave an impression.
Which male K-Drama character had your favorite fashion style so far in 2026? Let us know in the comments!
