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BTS’s V, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and EXO’s Kai Turn Incheon Airport into a Runway Before Paris Fashion Week

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Split image showing BTS's V, BLACKPINK's Jennie, and EXO's Kai at Incheon Airport, each wearing designer fashion for Paris Fashion Week 2025.

In what felt like a once-in-a-blue-moon K-pop moment, BTS’s V, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and EXO’s Kai were all spotted at Incheon International Airport on the same day, each departing for Paris Fashion Week 2025. The unexpected trio sighting sent the internet into a frenzy as fans flooded social media with clips, theories, and praise for the stars’ airport looks.

The three idols are attending different fashion houses during Paris Fashion Week—V representing Celine as its global ambassador, Jennie attending Chanel’s showcase as the brand’s long-standing muse, and Kai jetting off for Lacoste’s runway show at Roland Garros Stadium. Despite the differing schedules, their simultaneous departures on October 4 created a buzz that overshadowed even the fashion events themselves.

Style Meets Story: The Airport Becomes a Stage

Each idol embodied their brand’s distinct essence the moment they stepped into the terminal. V, dressed in a white loose shirt with a loosely draped tie and blue faded jeans, carried his signature mix of relaxed charisma and cinematic flair. His minimal effort translated into maximum impact, a look that fans called “the definition of modern cool.”

Close-up and full-body view of BTS V's relaxed Celine airport fashion, featuring a white checkered shirt, loose tie, and blue jeans.
Credit: BMS / allkpop / Google

Jennie arrived soon after, exuding effortless sophistication in a tailored black blazer layered over a beige top. With her sleek hairstyle and understated accessories, she carried the quiet confidence of Chanel’s global ambassador, turning the airport into her own Parisian prelude.

BLACKPINK Jennie's sophisticated Chanel airport outfit, featuring a navy blue blazer, beige top, and pinstripe jeans.
Credit: Google / allkpop

Kai, meanwhile, embraced a softer elegance, pairing a beige knit sweater with a crisp white shirt and classic denim. With his trademark smile and calm composure, he reminded everyone why he’s often dubbed “the human embodiment of grace.”

Split image of EXO's Kai at Incheon Airport, wearing a Lacoste beige knit sweater and jeans for Paris Fashion Week.
Credit: Dispatch

A Viral Crossover Moment

Though the three stars arrived at different times and boarded separate flights—V with Korean Air, and Jennie and Kai with Asiana Airlines—the coincidence was enough to spark a social media storm. Fans humorously dubbed the event “The Summer I Turned Pretty: K-pop Edition,” referencing the trio’s intertwined pasts and magnetic screen presence.

Speculation ran wild online, with some drawing parallels between their shared histories and others simply celebrating the surreal coincidence of three icons crossing paths once again. Within hours, hashtags like #VJennieKai and #PFW2025 began trending across X (formerly Twitter).

Shared Histories, Separate Paths

The sighting carries a layered history that fans haven’t forgotten. Jennie and Kai previously dated in late 2018 before parting ways in early 2019, citing busy schedules but reportedly maintaining a friendly relationship. Jennie and V, meanwhile, were the subject of persistent dating rumors after alleged photos of them in Paris surfaced in 2023, though both YG Entertainment and BigHit Music have kept silent on the matter.

For fans, the trio’s coinciding travels feel almost poetic—a convergence of timelines that once stirred the K-pop world, now unfolding again on neutral ground. Yet this time, the focus seems to have shifted. Instead of gossip, most discussions revolve around their global impact as fashion’s most powerful K-pop ambassadors.

The Icons Take Paris

Once in Paris, V is expected to attend Celine’s long-awaited return to the runway after seven years, Jennie will headline Chanel’s private events and front-row appearances, while Kai will bring his charm to Lacoste’s sports-luxe presentation. Each star carries not only their brand’s legacy but also the growing influence of K-pop within luxury fashion.

Their appearances reaffirm how the boundaries between music, art, and couture continue to blur—how idols have become modern-day muses in the global style conversation.

A Day to Remember

What began as a coincidence quickly became one of the most talked-about pop culture moments of the week. For fans gathered at Incheon and millions watching online, October 4, 2025, will be remembered as the day when three worlds briefly intersected—when V, Jennie, and Kai turned an ordinary airport into the most glamorous runway of all.

As they now make their way to Paris, one thing is certain: the front rows of Fashion Week just got a lot more interesting.

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