Ranked 2nd in looks at the Youth Best Contest... The solo female singer's daily formula of shining brighter as she ages!

Ranked 2nd in looks at the Youth Best Contest... The solo female singer's daily formula of shining brighter as she ages!

There is an idol who made a name for themselves early on by taking second place for best looks at the SM Entertainment Youth Best Selection Contest. Debuting with the Wonder Girls in 2007, they were the least noticed member at the time, but they gradually built their presence by taking the intro center position starting with 'Tell Me,' and

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Since her solo debut in 2013, she has created her own genre called 'Sunmi-pop' by consecutively releasing hit self-composed songs such as 'Gashina' and 'Purple Night'.

Following the release of her first full-length album 'HEART MAID' in 2025, she made headlines once again with her comeback last July featuring the new song 'Forever July'. The star of this sophisticated vibe is none other than Sunmi! So, let's take a closer look at the photos to see how Sunmi creates this stylish mood these days.

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Navy windbreaker, plaid skirt

It is a navy windbreaker with a Nike logo. It is a casual item featuring the characteristic sheen of nylon material and loose-fitting sleeves, and the key to this look is pairing it with a long pleated skirt in a navy tartan check pattern.

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By grouping contrasting moods—a casual sports jacket and a classic plaid skirt—into the same color family, the tones matched perfectly even though it is a combination that could easily go well together. I completed the look with an ivory canvas tote bag and white sneakers, giving an overall calm impression. I believe this single color combination accounts for 80% of the sophistication.

Black leather jacket

This time, it's a black leather rider jacket. The voluminous silhouette with generously puffed sleeves gives it a substantial feel from the shoulder line to the arms, and with multiple zippers and buckles, it has quite a lot of detail despite its simple black tone.

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I paired it with black skinny pants underneath to contrast the volume of the top with the slimness of the bottom, and added a pop of color to the feet with patterned combat boots. Under the night street lights, this all-black look was impressive for the way it broke the monotony with just the volume of the sleeves.

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Light blue denim shirt

The third look has a completely different mood. I wore a light blue denim shirt with all the buttons undone, draped over my shoulders, and layered a white tank top with lace trim underneath.

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The bottoms are gray-toned jogger sweatpants with a casual fit and a drawstring at the waist tied like a ribbon. The open closure of the denim shirt combined with the lace details of the tank top created a effortlessly sophisticated impression, even though I was wearing comfortable jogger pants.

So, to summarize Sunmi's style

What ultimately defines Sunmi's style is her sense of uniting contrasting elements into a single tone or layering. For instance, she pairs a casual jacket with a classic skirt, voluminous sleeves with slim pants, or a edgy shirt with a lovely lace inner layer. Naturally connecting items of different natures through color or layering seems to be the real secret to creating a sophisticated mood. If you want to wear casual clothes without looking bland, this combination of contrast is worth taking note of.

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