Bridgerton African Premier Sees Korean Influencer Turn Heads With Asian-Mzansi Inspired Outfit
- An influencer blended Korean hanbok and AfroCouture at major Netflix premiere in Cape Town, leaving her followers buzzing
- The fashion influencer’s fusion moment becomes a standout highlight at the Bridgerton Season 4 red carpet event
- Cape Town’s Zeitz MOCAA hosts a regal global style night as culture collides in an unforgettable fashion spectacle
When fashion and fantasy collided at the Netflix Bridgerton Season 4 premiere on 24 January 2026, influencer Chunhee Kim became the talk of the town, blending Korean tradition with AfroCouture flamboyance on the red carpet.
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The event, held at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town‘s V&A Waterfront, was the grand celebration of the hit drama’s latest season ahead of its Netflix release on 29 January.
Kim, a lifestyle and fashion influencer based in South Africa, walked the regal blue carpet among popular figures and local dignitaries, all dressed to interpret the evening’s AfroCouture Masquerade theme with a personal flair. Her outfit became one of the most-shared looks on social feeds long after the night ended.
The Look That Stopped Cape Town
In a Facebook video, Kim showcased her daring and thoughtful outfit, a fusion of traditional Korean hanbok elements and African design accents that represented the masque-ball spirit of Bridgerton itself. She paired the flowing lines of a classic hanbok silhouette with rich African textiles and Shweshwe patterns, accented by a Sotho-inspired beaded collar and gloves custom-dyed to match the ensemble.
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Chunhee Kim's makeup was completed with intricate accessories that merged two cultures with artistry, transforming the influencer into a walking symbol of cross-continental fashion dialogue.
Watch the Facebook video below:
Mzansi weighs in with compliments
Followers and fashionistas flooded the comments on Facebook with reactions to Kim‘s outfit.
Janine Calvert commented:
“You look is also very modern at the same time.🥰”
Celester Stander said:
“I am shocked in Afrikaans! You look stunning!”
Makua Tlhogonofatso wrote:
“You're a true example of love and acceptance, embracing two cultures with such poise and respect 🙏❤️”
Claudine Roberts said:
“Beautiful and such humble kind words! Keep shining lovely!”
Colleen Frankson noted:
“Absolutely outstanding..you understand the assignment. Impeccable!🫶”
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