Taeyong has been selected as the newest global ambassador for LOEWE, but the idol's introduction is receiving mixed reactions from netizens.
Here's what happened.
NCT Taeyong's Global Ambassadorship Introduction on LOEWE Receives Mixed Reactions for Clothing Choice
On June 20, Taeyong was officially selected by LOEWE's newest global ambassador, as posted on their official website.
In the idol's profile, Taeyong flaunted his flawless visuals and fashionable styling. The "SHALALA" singer wore one of the brand's collection, sporting pieces from LOEWE's FW23 pre-collection, which displays eye-catching details and design.
"K-pop sensation Taeyong is our newest Global Brand Ambassador," LOEWE welcomed the idol.
It continued, "Known for his unique personal style and love of fashion, Taeyong has been a long-time supporter of LOEWE's innovative design and craftmanship."
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In a forum, many netizens complimented Taeyong for successfully slaying the clothes assigned to him. They stated how the fashion suits him perfectly, mentioning how much Taeyong matches experimental and trendy clothing.
Read their comments below:
"Oh it suits him. Seeing Taeyong's face, I feel like he will pull this off pretty well."
"He's super good looking. He's seriously talented on stage and his skills are outstanding. Maybe that's why my gaze goes to him so much lately."
"Wow, he seriously matches it!"
"It suits him, our Taeyongie."
"Oh it totally suits him, he matches experimental and trendy stuff."
"Crazy, all three outfits are daebak."
"No but being able to pull off all these clothes is difficult, but he pulls them all off."
"Oh it suits him. He indeed looks like he came straight out of an animation movie."
Despite many agreeing how dashing Taeyong looked in the pictorial, others weren't happy with the clothes appointed to him. They remarked how "ugly" the clothes and shoes looked like, but managed to look effective thanks to Taeyong's charisma and visuals.
They commented:
"It suits him, but the clothes are honestly ugly af."
"I finally understand what Koreans say. Face completes the fashion."
"Please throw those yellow shoes to the garbage."
"Honestly, he would make any brand go well because he poses well because of his dancing skills he knows how to utilize his body in the best way possible."
"They always dress him that way, ugly clothes, handsome goes well."
"Some ppl just make ugly clothes look good, but it's something that would look bad on anyone else."
Meanwhile, Taeyong finally made his much-awaited solo debut on June 5, at 6 p.m. KST, when he released his first solo album "SHALALA," alongside its title track of the same name.
The album also features B-sides "Gwando," "Move Mood Mode (feat. Wendy of Red Velvet)," Virtual Insanity," "Ruby," "404 File Not Found," and "Back To The Past."
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