Balletcore
Original Korean title
발레코어
A TikTok-born fashion aesthetic that blends ballet-wear silhouettes into everyday clothing.
Originated around 2022Last updated: August 4, 2026
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What does it mean?
Balletcore mixes ballet elements, leotards, wrap skirts, leg warmers, ballet flats, into casual outfits. It spread through TikTok and Instagram under the hashtag #balletcore, defined by ribbon details and soft pastel color palettes. In Korea, it became associated with Red Velvet's "Feel My Rhythm" and NewJeans' pictorials.
Where did it start?
Coined in the early 2020s on TikTok and Instagram as a blend of "ballet" and "normcore"; search interest surged in Korea after Red Velvet's comeback in late 2022.
How is it used?
Used to describe an elegant look styled with items like ballet flats and leg warmers.
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