K-Pop Nails Are The Biggest Korean Manicure Trend For The Proud Fangirl

As mentioned, the aesthetics of a K-pop group can influence nail art trends, with fans striving to support their favorite artists through themed nail sets. Nail artist San Sung Kim says that this is what has spurred an increase in bunny motifs in Korean manicures.

"The new K-pop sensation NewJeans featured a bunny on their first debut album, which has quickly become their main mascot...The bunny has shown up in all sorts of merchandise and is now on the nails of fans who want to support their favorite group," Kim explains to Who What Wear. Blue-toned nail sets recreating this rabbit mascot are all over the K-pop nail art hashtag, with the look from @valerie.nailartist_ being a great example.

The use of the bunny goes beyond NewJeans, though, with Kim explaining, "The rabbit itself is becoming a popular trend in Korea, as 2023 is the year of the rabbit." This can be observed in other K-beauty-inspired nail sets that feature bunny imagery, such as the cutesy nail set from @tina_yong or the Lunar New Year design from @nailsbyteeny.