5 best K-Pop idols' runway debut that stole the spotlight: Jennie, Felix, and more

K-pop idols are popular for their singing prowess, energetic dance performances, and fashionable personas. These qualities have caught the eyes of some of the world's biggest fashion brands. In turn, K-pop idols are global ambassadors to brands like Dior, Chanel, Celine, Prada, and Jacquemus, amongst others.

These idols have also extended their captivating presence to the runways, modeling for the biggest names during Fashion Week and strutting in creative designs.

Felix of Stray Kids, Jeno of NCT, and Jennie of BLACKPINK, who recently walked for Jacquemus, are among the K-pop idols who have shown their modeling talents on major runways.

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5 best K-Pop idols runway debut that stole the spotlight

These K-pop idols made headlines for their runway debuts on major fashion runways:

• Jennie Kim of BLACKPINK for Jacquemus
• Felix of Stray Kids for Louis Vuitton
• Lisa of Blackpink for Celine
• Jeno of NCT for Peter Do
• MiNo of Winner for Louis Vuitton

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1) Jennie Kim of BLACKPINK for Jacquemus

Jennie Kim walking for Jacquemus (Image via Instagram/ Jacquemus)

Jennie of BLACKPINK made her runway debut at the Jacquemus La Casa 2024 Cruise show on the Island of Capri. The 28-year-old singer attended the show alongside other celebrities like Dua Lipa and Aron Piper and pleasantly surprised guests and fans as she closed the show in a backless midi dress complemented by a blue purse and zebra print mules.

The singer’s graceful gait and the gown’s elegant design culminated in captivating visuals.

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2) Felix of Stray Kids for Louis Vuitton

Felix Yongbok Lee, rapper and singer from the popular boy group Stray Kids, made his runway debut at the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025 Show in Paris.

The global ambassador for the prestigious brand sported designs by Nicholas Ghesquiere, which included a white turtleneck with dramatic sleeves and square-shaped designs and metallic silver pants. The K-pop idol complemented the look with a platinum bob hairstyle and a black bag.

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3) Lisa of BLACKPINK for Celine

Lisa of BLACKPINK is not a new face at major fashion shows. She got her first runway gig in 2021 when she walked for Celine’s Spring/Summer 2022 Show in Nice, France.

The K-pop idol was seen again on the Celine runway in 2022 for the Winter collection in two different outfits. For the first look, the BLACKPINK member was dressed in a silver sequin dress with black boots, a chain-link purse, and sunglasses. For the second, the Money singer wore a double-breasted leather jacket, black miniskirt, black boots, and edgy sunglasses.

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4) Jeno of NCT for Peter Do

Jeno of NCT walking for Peter Do (Image via Instagram/ Jacquemus)

Jeno of NCT group broke the internet when he became the first K-pop idol to open a New York Fashion Week Show in 2022. The 24-year-old South Korean rapper, dancer, and singer opened the Spring/Summer 2023 show 'TIME' for Vietnamese designer Peter Do in a deconstructed black suit.

The Korean star was dressed in a white shirt, under blazers, and satin pants. The design also featured strategically placed slits on the sides, a dramatic cutout at the back, and a ribbon closure. The heeled boots didn’t deter the singer as he strutted on the runway like a professional model.

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5) MiNo of Winner for Louis Vuitton

The rap sensation from the Korean boy group Winner appeared on the Louis Vuitton Spring 2020 menswear show runway in a design by the legendary Virgil Abloh.

The singer’s Paris runway debut in 2019 made headlines. He modeled a grey suit with pastel-colored slacks and a shirt adorned with a bright pink scarf. The idol looked at home with other celebrity models like Dev Hynes and Malick Bodian.

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These K-pop idols walking for major runway shows depict their influence in mainstream fashion and entertainment.