EXO's Suho, known for his third-generation idol status, made a recent appearance at the airport on October 24, 2023, it wasn't his celebrity status that took center stage but rather his uncanny resemblance to a beloved character from an iconic 2002 K-Drama.
The K-Pop sensation, who's no stranger to turning heads with his fashion choices, left fans and netizens in awe as he channeled the spirit of Bae Yong Jun, the male lead from "Winter Sonata."
A Blast from the Past
Suho's airport attire was simple yet striking. He sported a black turtleneck and donned a pair of glasses that instantly transformed his look. But it was his choice of outerwear that sent fans down memory lane - a puffer jacket layered over a denim shirt.
The denim-on-denim ensemble, paired with the black turtleneck, carried an unmistakable aura of 2000s fashion nostalgia.Suho's hair, cut in a near-shoulder-length style with loose waves, was another element that contributed to his retro transformation.
What makes this resemblance even more fascinating is the age factor. Suho, at 32 years old, is older than Bae Yong Jun was when he filmed "Winter Sonata" at the age of 30.
The fact that Suho not only managed to embody the character but also looked strikingly similar to the iconic lead from a drama that played a pivotal role in making Korean dramas popular across Asia is a testament to the enduring influence of these cultural phenomena.
Social media, as it often does, erupted with reactions from netizens who couldn't contain their amusement.
Netizens' comments:
- "As soon as I saw the photo, I burst out laughing LOOOOOL."
- "Suhosama."
- "Why is this real?"
- "I thought that people were trolling, but it was for real. Insane."
- "Seems like he gained weight."
- "No, but I was surprised because he really looks like Yonsama, LOL."
Suho's fashion homage to the 2000s and his unexpected transformation into "Yonsama" provide a delightful bridge between the past and present, reminding us of the lasting impact of classic K-Dramas on pop culture and style.
Suho's airport fashion statement goes to show that sometimes, the most unexpected and delightful surprises come in the form of a throwback to the classics.
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