[DiaryPoint = Reporter Park Bo-young] The fashion survival reality show “Style Wars” premiered on Disney+ on Nov. 11. Two episodes were released on launch day, featuring 72 fashion fans competing onstage. The production team said the first season will have 10 episodes, with two released every Wednesday through Dec. 9.
Disney+ describes “Style Wars” as a competition where contestants are judged on style rather than their looks, age, jobs, experience or fame. The lineup includes WINNER member Lee Seung-hoon, fashion YouTuber Qyoung, model Kim Chil-du and influencer Kim Su-mi. Contestants also come from a range of backgrounds, including the fashion industry, medical school and game development.
Actor Hyeri hosts, while Hong Jin-kyung, designer Jung Wook-jun of JUUN.J, model and actor Bae Jung-nam, and stylist Choi serve as judges. At the press event, Hyeri said she was overwhelmed by the 72 contestants and wanted to be a host who could understand what they were feeling. The show marks her first time hosting a competition series.
Producer Kim Na-hyun said the team chose Hyeri because her warm, approachable image could make a fashion competition feel more welcoming. The judges, meanwhile, did not always agree. Hyeri said they debated until 3 a.m., and Choi remarked, “If everyone agreed, it wouldn’t be fashion—it would be a uniform.”
Disney+ categorizes “Style Wars” as a reality and game show. The season’s Nov. 11 release listing shows two episodes available on premiere day. Viewers can start with the first episode on Disney+.