Cha Eun-woo, Jackson Wang, J-Hope and more grace Paris Fashion Week 2025, Entertainment News
Many Asian male stars have been invited to Paris Fashion Week 2025 — Menswear Spring/Summer 2026, taking place from June 24 to 29, donning chic looks from high-end fashion brands. Cha Eun-woo
Actor-singer Cha Eun-woo wowed Paris in his neutral, earth-toned Yves Saint Laurent look, visiting historic sites like the museum Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection. He also snapped a printed photo collage of himself, sharing it in an Instagram post uploaded yesterday (June 25).
The 28-year-old member of K-pop boy band Astro will enlist in the military on July 28, serving in the Korean army military band. He recently took on his first lead role in a movie, titled First Ride, and will also star in the upcoming Netflix series The Wonder Fools alongside Park Eun-bin. Got7's Jackson Wang, Mark and BamBam
Jackson Wang, BamBam and Mark Tuan of K-pop boy band Got7 attended events in Paris, taking to Instagram to share some of their outfits there.
Jackson, 31, and BamBam, 28, are ambassadors for Louis Vuitton while Mark, also 31, represents Yves Saint Laurent.
Team Wang Design, founded by Jackson, collaborated with American singer Pharrell Williams' clothing line Billionaire Boys Club to launch their second project called Life is a Race.
The collection includes racing and cycling jackets, vintage-wash tees, and a range of accessories. J-Hope
K-pop boy band BTS' J-Hope is an ambassador for Louis Vuitton and was seen clutching a pink bag from the label in an Instagram post he shared on June 25.
The 31-year-old recently wrapped up his first world tour Hope on the Stage on June 14 in Goyang, South Korea. Gong Yoo
South Korean actor Gong Yoo took on a rather summery vibe for one of his fits: Sunglasses, a loose-fitting yellow button-up, oversized jeans, sunglasses, flip-flops and a black duffle bag.
The 45-year-old Louis Vuitton ambassador is currently filming the upcoming Netflix drama Slowly, Intensely alongside Song Hye-kyo. He previously starred as The Recruiter in the series Squid Game, whose third season will be released tomorrow. Seventeen's Mingyu
Mingyu of K-pop boy band Seventeen flew to Paris to attend Fashion Week, and the Dior ambassador sported a cream shirt and carpenter jeans, with a tote bag in hand.
The 28-year-old's outfit belongs to Dior's Dior and Lewis Hamilton Capsule collection. TXT
Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu and Taehyun of K-pop boy band TXT put on Dior looks at the airport on their way to the event. Hueningkai, the only member absent, will be attending Harper's Bazaar Gala in Shanghai on June 28, which clashes with Paris Fashion Week.
The group has announced a comeback in July, having uploaded their first teaser for The Star Chapter: Together. NCT 127's Yuta
K-pop boy band NCT 127's Yuta posed in front of a giant Louis Vuitton die, sporting a monochrome fit from head to toe with black nails and a black-and-white bag to match.
The 29-year-old will embark on his first Japan tour as a solo artist this October, titled Yuta Live Show. Ateez's Seonghwa
Seonghwa from K-pop boy band Ateez shone in a sparkly, black jacket adorned with white, crystalline gems — all from Songzio. The brand ambassador also strutted down the runway in a black, boxy jacket embellished with sequins with an androgynous air to him. View this post on Instagram
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Japanese singer-actor Sho Hirano from J-pop boy band Number i took to Instagram to show off some of his fits for Fashion Week. The Louis Vuitton ambassador wore a cutesy-casual look, with a flowery, pink cardigan and a small earthy-green tote bag. Mile and Apo
Thai actors Mile and Apo flew to France for Paris Fashion Week 2025, and the Dior ambassadors took on the same style — Mile in dark blue and Apo in a light-neutral palette.
The duo, 33 and 31 respectively, are best known for their roles in popular Thai boys' love series KinnPorsche. They are also set to star in an upcoming Thai series, titled Shine.
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