Lenses become fashion 'It' items as showcased by aespa
The girl group aespa adds a unique ambiance in teaser images, sporting fashion lenses adorned with intriguing shapes, for its upcoming album "Armageddon." Courtesy of SM Entertainment
Contact lenses, created for vision correction, have become a popular beauty item, gaining popularity with a variety of colors and patterns.
The ability to easily change the color, size and shape of one's eyes with these lenses increased their appeal for users.
A notable trend among the current range of fashion lenses includes designs that make a bold statement, as recently showcased in the girl group's teaser images for its upcoming album "Armageddon."
aespa's Karina, left, and Winter wear star and heart-shaped graphic lenses. Courtesy of SM Entertainment
With these images, aespa members captivated fans by wearing lenses enhanced with shapes like hearts, stars, butterflies and moons, crafting a mystical and unique visual appeal.
Unlike traditional colored lenses that typically accentuate the rims of the eyes, these innovative lenses feature images that make it appear as if shapes such as hearts or stars are embedded within the wearer's pupils.
This distinctive style is quickly catching the attention of the younger generation.
Fashion lenses featuring shimmering pearl details are also available, which create the illusion of galaxies, as well as graphics that make the wearer's eyes look like those of cartoon characters.
K-pop group aespa's Ningning, left, creates an odd-eyed effect with butterfly-shaped graphic lenses in different colors, while Giselle sports moon-shaped lenses. Courtesy of SM Entertainment
These lenses are increasingly favored by those looking to add a unique touch to their makeup or outfits.
However, these lenses often have lower oxygen permeability, and wearing them for extended periods or sleeping in them can lead to decreased vision quality or corneal damage.
Thus, it is essential to adhere to recommended wear times and properly maintain the lenses using appropriate cleaning and storage solutions to ensure safety and hygiene.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, sister publication of The Korea Times, was assisted by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.