If you’re anything like me, when you see what Kpop idols wear to the airport, or while just going to the store, you think, “dang, I wish I could look like that”, but you know the outfit is head-to-toe ...

From K-pop to K-fashion, there has never been a time when Korean culture has been more enthusiastically consumed and beloved by fans overseas (there’s also good reason to visit – see our Seoul tour).

Kim Taehyung aka V is a master of showcasing a blend of high fashion, streetwear and artistic expression. He incorporates vibrant colours, unique accessories and statement pieces into his outfits.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Joan Vos MacDonald is a New York-based writer who covers Korean media. The futuristic fashion show Runway To Seoul debuted on Sept.