What is Kill It: Style Creator Battle about?
Kill It: Style Creator Battle premiered the other day on the South Korean cable network tVN. As a survival show built for the fashion world, it’s also one of the first of its kind. The premise is simple: find the next biggest influential figures within the fashion industry. With 100 contestants, the field is stacked with content creators, reality TV stars, and models, many of whom already have substantial followings heading into the competition.
South Korean netizens are weighing in on some of the qualities they want to see, noting that while aesthetics matter, a true “it girl” must possess the complete package: creative vision, styling expertise, and a magnetic presence. The race for the win is intense, with tensions brewing, but let’s be honest, isn’t that what makes a good reality TV show?
Who are the judges on Kill It: Style Creator Battle?
Across the different episodes, the contestants will participate in a range of unconventional challenges to test their sense of style, star quality, and overall package. They will also be judged by the show’s mentors, who are equally established. This includes actors Lee Jong-won and Cha Jung-won, Yeonjun of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and model/actress Jang Yoon-ju.
The panel has been separated into three categories: the Red Label team looks out for originality, the Black Label team leans into luxury aesthetics, and the White Label team focuses on trendsetters.
Where can I watch Kill It: Style Creator Battle?
A new episode is set to come out every Tuesday on tVN. You can access clips on YouTube or on the tVN website through a VPN.
Who are the contestants on Kill It: Style Creator Battle?
Here are some of the contestants you may recognise:
Choi Mina Sue, @minadori222
Choi Mina Sue was quite a polarising figure during her time on the hit Netflix show Singles Inferno. She first went viral for a yellow slip dress that she wore to enter the Inferno island. Known for her ideal proportions, this former beauty queen is making it known that she is a fashion force to be reckoned with.
Bae Ji-yeon, @bxxyon
Another Singles Inferno star is set to grace our screens. Bae Ji-yeon may have been unlucky in love but came out of the show as the fan favourite. She’s often seen on her instagram in a baggy jean and is the epitome of cool girl chic.
Kim Ji-yoon, @jiyyoon_s2
You might recognize Kim Ji-yoon as the older sister of Blackpink’s Jisoo. She gained a lot of popularity from K-netizens for her porcelain skin and beauty. Since then, she has racked up over 550,000 followers on Instagram.
Jihoon Kim, @jihoon
Jihoon Kim was born in South Korea but is currently based in Germany. Her lifestyle and fashion content has gone viral on both TikTok and Instagram, where she has garnered almost 6 million followers across both platforms. She’s known for her high-end taste in clothes and frequently documents her life, style, and personality.
Kim Seo-bin, @jennonpark
Kim Seo-bin was featured on Singles Inferno Season 2. Since then, her style has evolved into a soft glam aesthetic, typically featuring pale pinks, along with black and white tones in her wardrobe.
Kelly Kim, @kellykimkim7
Kelly Kim is a content creator that rose to fame through her lip-sync videos on TikTok. With 5.9 million followers on TikTok and 1 million followers on Instagram, she is also set to debut in a girl group called I.MET.U. Her co-group member Lea Huening is also a contestant on Kill It: Style Creator Battle.
UWA, @uwakitadera
This is not UWA’s first time competing on a survival show as she was featured on World of Street Woman Fighter. She captured fans with her striking visuals and her eye-catching street style that reflects her background as a hip-hop dancer.
Dasha Kim @dahyeshk
Influencer Dasha Kim has been posting YouTube videos since 2016 and has since transitioned from makeup tutorials to fashion-focused content. She is also the founder of the jewellery brand Kira & Misha, which gained attention when Blackpink’s Rosé wore her designs in April 2021.
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Lead Image: @minadori222 via Instagram
