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From grandma's closet to Gen Z cool, binyeo hairpins are back in style

Outlet: The Korea Herald · The Korea Herald · Published 21/10/2026 04:40 UTC

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No longer just for grandmothers, the binyeo, a long, slender hair ornament used to secure hair in a bun, is enjoying a resurgence as younger generations embrace the centuries-old accessory as a modern fashion statement, news reports said Wednesday. Accessory shops at Seoul’s Dongdaemun Market have recently drawn shoppers in their 20s and 30s, as well as foreign tourists, eager to get their hands on the traditional hairpins. Many customers come after discovering binyeo through social media posts,

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