Each decade appears to come around once more in a twist, and at present, the early 2000s are experiencing a brash, apology-free renaissance. In the form of butterfly clips and baby tees, the Y2K fashion aesthetic is back and in full force in the fashion industry. Now, The Star suggests that located closer to the bottom of the wardrobe is a return of the saggy pants, courtesy of the K-pop idols.
Yes, there is a correction there. Once the attire of rebellious young people and hip-hop culture, low-slung trousers are catching a new life on international stages, and K-pop mega-stars are in the vanguard.
Pop Culture to Subculture
The trend of saggy pants came first to prominence in the late 90s and early 2000s, referred to in rap, skate, and streetwear culture. They used to be a statement of rebellion, but more recently have become a mainstream way of asserting how cool and casual they were.
Unlike the careful styling of K-pop, saggy pants are an unexpected, intrepid element. They relax the finished, sharpened aesthetics of an idol and instead opt to go grungier, looser, a more casual Y2K feel. The focus? Band Reveals- from logo brand knickers that flash at you to layered tank tops that section into waistband brands and statement belts that catch the eye.
K-pop Stars who Set the Trend
Idols such as Stray Kids’ Hyunjin, BLACKPINK’s Lisa, and NCT’s Taeyong have all been photographed dabbling in some form of the saggy pants style- coupled with short jackets, baggy hoodies, or tight tank tops. It is all about the balance of styling: if the pants are voluminous, there is usually a slim, sharp top to balance them out; otherwise, the look can be sloppy.
More futuristic cuts mixed with metallic accessories and K-pop polish are all clear inspirations borrowed by fashion-forward stylists who have taken a cue from early-aughts legends like Britney Spears, Aaliyah, and even the boy bands.
How to wear saggy in the year 2025
And if you tried the trend since you were interested in doing this, then the key is balance:
Match with a Crop Top, a fitted top counterbalances the big bulk.
Go Sporty – Tell your boyfriend you are going sporty-add sneakers, a sports bra, or a bomber jacket to have a retro-athleisure look.
Layer Up- Tanks and visible waistbands are not only interesting, but also add to the Y2K style.
Raise The Heel- To make a more fashion-forward remark, take the low-rise pants and pair them with high-heeled strappy shoes and a crisp blazer.
The Greater Good
The comeback of saggy pants is strong evidence that fashion trends are cyclical, and how K-pop increasingly acts as a magnifying lens on the rest of the world. What was earlier looked at as a shabbily dressed appearance is now being redefined to be stylish and body-confident, and gender-fluid.
As such, even skinny jeans made their stint in the limelight; in 2025, it is all about wide, low, and free silhouettes. And those patterns are sure to take hold as K-pop celebrities proudly wear saggy pants on stage and in street fashion, even in daily style.
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