South Korea is one of the biggest players in the fashion world right now. Its K-Pop music has taken the world by storm, so people will naturally dress like their K-Pop idols do. South Korean fashion isn’t just for young women. It also includes styles that people wear every day to work.
Today, you’ll find out where to go online to buy Korean clothes. We will talk about retailers, wholesalers, and even dropship suppliers. Depending on how you want to run your online business, this listicle will give you the tools you need to get into the Korean fashion and clothing market.
Yes Fashion
Yes, Style is like a small Amazon for dresses from South Korea. On this platform, there are a number of sellers, and not all of them ship internationally. The website can be read in Swedish, French, and Dutch, among other languages. Since 2006, Style has been around. Yes Asia is the company that owns and runs it.
On this website, you can buy the following kinds of clothes:
- Cosplay and fancy dress for parties
- Dancewear
- Dresses
- Sportswear
- Swimwear
- Tops
The site is very big. You can also find belts, glasses, gloves, and many other accessories. Yes, Style sells clothes for men and children as well as clothes for women.
If you buy something here, you have 14 days to send it back and get your money back. But you won’t get cash back. Instead, you’ll get store credit. If you want, you can also ask for an exchange. You should also expect to hear back from customer service in two business days, not 24 hours.
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This company also ships to some countries around the world, and its store has a wide range of Korean clothes. There are sometimes sales of up to 20% off, which you should take advantage of because the clothes here are a bit pricey.
Here are the kinds of clothes you can find here:
- Dresses
- Blouses
- Coats
- Jackets
- Jeans
- Shorts
- Activewear
- Lingerie
- Hoodies
- Knitwear
You can also buy beauty products like beauty lenses and masks, in addition to clothes. Accessories like bags, shoes, jewelry, socks, belts, sunglasses, and more are also sold in the store. Don’t be surprised if the dresses here cost at least $50.
The store sells many brands, like Beige Chuu, Fiona, Miand-B, Mossbean, Justone, and many more. If you want to return something, you have to ask for permission to do so within seven days of receiving your package.
All orders must be returned with the product unused and with the tag still on the dress or clothing. Customer service will decide if you get a refund, a store credit, an exchange, or a store credit.
Kooding
Kooding has a huge selection of clothes for both men and women. It is one of the most popular online clothing stores in the country, and the prices are really good. Most of the tops here only cost $14.99.
Here are some of the things you can buy there:
- Dresses
- Tops
- Activewear
- Yogawear
- Shorts
- Pants
- Sweaters
You have to go to the shoes or bags section to find accessories. Handbags, backpacks, and cross-body bags are all for sale on the site. You can buy sneakers, loafers, flats, slippers, and even shoes for a wedding.
Kooding ships to nearly every country in the world. You can find out more by going to their shipping page. If you buy more than $99 worth of items, shipping usually costs at least $6.99. Customers in the US and outside of the US must ask for a return within 14 days of getting the item.
If the return is okay, you have seven days to send the item back. If you get your money back in the form of store credit, you will have to pay a $5.99 processing fee. You will be charged $9.99 for refunds to your payment method.
OkVit
You can mostly buy dresses and K-Pop clothes at OkVit. There are a lot of choices, and there are even things for babies.
Here are some of the types of clothing you can look at on the site:
- Top
- Dress
- Sports
- Underwear
- Pants
- Maternity
Most of the items here cost at least $14 each. If you want to save money, you have to go to the Clearance section, where jeans cost as little as $21.
OkVit has offices all over the world, including three in the United States. Depending on where you live, you may be able to get free shipping if you meet the minimum order and live in a covered area.
You can ask for a return if the item you got is broken, and you can ask for a refund if the item you ordered didn’t come. You have to log in to your account and fill out a form to report the problem in order to get either one.
Kakuu Basic
This is the website to go to if you want trendy clothes that won’t break the bank. From this website, you can buy good clothes for as little as $29.
Here’s a list of the things that can be bought on the site:
- Bottom
- Dresses
- One-piece outfits
- Two-piece or pair
- jeans
The store also sells bags, jewelry, and other small items. Click on the All Sale Items link at the bottom of the menu if you want to find cheap Korean clothes that can help you make more money.
The great thing about this store is that once your items have been shipped, you can track them on the website. Signing up for an account is required before you can place an order.
If you want to return an item, you only have 14 days from the day it was shipped, not the day you got it. It can take up to 14 days to process a refund that has been approved.
Chuu
Chuu is a store that sells clothes for women. Popular Korean makeup can also be bought here.
Here is a list of the types of products you can look through:
- Top
- Pants
- Skirts
- Outerwear
- Lingerie
You can also buy shoes and bags, among other things, at the store.
If you don’t meet the minimum order requirement, the standard shipping rate is $8.99. To get free shipping to a country that is not in Asia, you must spend at least $200. If you are from Asia, the minimum order quantity is only $100.
Chuu will not pay the customs duties on your package. This tax is something you have to pay for yourself. You should also know that Chuu won’t be responsible for packages that can’t be delivered because the recipient isn’t home.
You can only ask for an exchange or refund if the item you bought is broken. Everyone who wants a refund will have to pay the shipping fee, and the company won’t pay it back.
Rowky
Rowky is not an online marketplace; it is its own brand. This website lets you buy a few types of clothes.
Here’s a list of what the store has to offer:
- Outers
- Tops
- Bottoms
The rest are accessories like jewelry, bags, shoes, and other things. The website is written in English, but it doesn’t show prices in dollars. Prices are all listed in Korean won.
If you’re looking for a sale, there’s a link on the menu that takes you to a page where some items are 50% off. Even though there are no wholesale prices, buying from this category will save you money.
There are no pages that explain the company’s shipping, refunding, and returning policies. To ask questions, you pretty much need to make an account and then log in. The site has a section with questions and answers, but it is all written in Korean.
If you are not from Korea and want to place an order, the best way to get in touch with the company is through Facebook or Instagram.
MixxMix
This company is based in Korea, but the models are not from there. Still, all of the clothes here are based on Korean styles, but they are more for a westernized urban market than just K-Pop.
Here is a list of what you can buy at this store:
- Tops
- Outer
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Pants
- Shoes
This company ships all over the world, and they use a variety of couriers to do so. You can choose which courier will deliver your order, but you can’t see what options are available until you get to the checkout page. Most of the time, delivery takes 7 to 10 days.
If you order at least $200 worth of items, shipping is free. If not, FastBox Mail, which costs $29.99, is the most expensive way to ship.
If you want to return something, you can only do so if it hasn’t been worn or broken. The tags and labels must still be on the item you want to return. If the customer made a mistake, they have to pay for the shipping fee to send the item back. If they don’t, the store will pay for them.
Dahong
Dahong is a Korean store that sells retail and in bulk. It’s not a place for K-Pop, but for regular fashion.
Here’s a list of the kinds of things you can find here:
- Tops
- Blouses
- Outerwear
- Skirts
- Bags
- Jewelry
- Beachwear
You can also buy clothes for men and beauty products known around the world as “K-beauty.” Use the company’s Q&A link if you have any questions. This is what Contact Us looks like in Korean.
Most orders are taken care of in six business days. This means that in six business days, the items are packed and taken to the shipping courier. All orders are sent out using either DHL or EMS. You will get a tracking number once the order has been sent.
This website will take back items for any reason. But you’ll have to pay $4.99 for handling and processing the return. After getting the item back from you, it usually takes the company five business days to process the refund.
HotPing
This website is a great place to shop for K-Pop items. HotPing is mostly about modern clothes, but it also has trendy clothes that people wear around the house.
Here is a list of all the types of clothing:
- Knitwear
- Blouses
- Outerwear
- Dresses
- Intimates
If you’re interested, there are also shoes and bags here. It costs between $9.99 and $29.99 to ship something. If you have the item shipped to Hong Kong, you will pay the least for it. If not, the cost to ship anywhere in the world is $29.99. To save money, you have to spend $200 on an order before shipping is free.
Before sending an item back for a refund or return, you must first get in touch with them. You have to do this within seven days of getting the item, or you won’t be entertained anymore.
Bongjashop
The last one on our list is Bongjashop, which sells real Korean clothes. Here, you can find clothes from different brands and save up to 7% on new arrivals.
Here are the types of clothes:
- Outer
- Top
- Dress
- Bottom
On the site, you can also look at shoes, bags, underwear, and other accessories. There is no page on the website that talks about refunds or returns, and there is no page that talks about how much shipping costs.
Even though the clothes on the site are beautiful, it may be hard to use because it is in Korean. Use the inquiry form to ask any questions you might have.
Summary
Like everything else in the world, South Korean fashion changes quickly. If you don’t have a lot of customers yet, you might want to think twice about overstocking. Otherwise, you might end up with too much inventory that you can’t sell.
Keep an eye on what’s going on. When a new girl or boy band starts up in South Korea, you can bet that there will be a new line of clothes that K-Pop fans will want to buy. Get ahead of the game by ordering just enough clothes to cover your initial investment. Or, you can learn how to build a dropshipping store so you don’t have to keep any inventory at all.
