Having Worldwide Popularity, These K-Pop Idols Become Models in Foreign Magazines

Kapanlagi.com - Being a K-Pop idol, it is common for their work to involve cameras. Various photoshoots for various purposes, such as album photos, teaser production, photo concepts, and others, have to be done for the smooth running of promotional activities.

Indirectly, they are also required to be friendly with the camera, be able to pose, and be able to show various characters in a photo. One of the photoshoots that is often done by K-Pop idols is a photoshoot for a magazine. It is not uncommon for these idols to become the cover of a magazine because of their achievements and awards.

What's even more proud is that there are idols who have worldwide popularity, to the point of becoming models in foreign magazines. These K-Pop idols pose in foreign magazines like professional models. Some of these K-Pop idols include:

1. CL

CL (Credit: Instagram/Chaelincl)

CL is one of South Korea's renowned singers who was the former leader, vocalist, and rapper of the girl group 2NE1. She debuted with 2NE1 in 2009 and decided to disband seven years later.

CL herself also decided to pursue a solo career and expand her reach overseas. She had a career in the United States and signed a contract with an agency in 2014. It's no wonder that she often becomes a model for foreign magazines.

CL has been a model for Complex magazine with a sexy appearance. Not only that, she has also been a cover for a famous cosmetic magazine, Allure.

2. Choi Siwon

Siwon (Credit: Instagram/siwonchoi)

If earlier there was a talented female soloist from South Korea, next we have a handsome singer, songwriter, actor, and model, Choi Siwon, who often becomes a model in foreign magazines. Siwon himself is one of the members of the famous South Korean boy group, Super Junior.

Having a strong and charismatic physique, Siwon has his own charm. He has been a model for the American men's fashion magazine, VMAN, with a sexy concept. Not only that, Siwon has also been a model for Hong Kong's Esquire magazine with a formal concept.

3. EXO

EXO (Credit; Twitter/weareoneEXO)

If earlier South Korean soloists have shown their charm in foreign magazines, now it's the turn of the famous boy group EXO who doesn't want to be left behind. They have been the cover of Italian magazine L'UOMO VOGUE, proving their worldwide fame.

Not only EXO, but also its members often appear posing like professional models in famous foreign magazines. Kai is one of the members who is quite active as a model in foreign magazines. He has even been a model for magazines in three countries at once. Sehun has also been a model for the Chinese fashion magazine Rouge Fashionbook.

4. BTS

BTS (Credit:Instagram/bts.bighitofficial)

BTS is also known for frequently becoming the cover models of prestigious foreign magazines. In 2018, they graced the cover of Time magazine, which is a remarkable achievement in their career.

But it doesn't stop there, BTS also appeared on the cover of the highly regarded American magazine, The Hollywood Reporter. They also had the opportunity to be featured in Esquire magazine. Interestingly, not only BTS themselves became models, but their members also actively appeared in foreign magazines. V BTS is one of them, who was featured on the cover of Wall Street Journal magazine.

5. BLACKPINK

Blackpink (Credit: Instagram/Blackpinkofficial)

Blackpink also became the cover models of prestigious foreign magazines in the world. They even appeared on the cover of Elle magazine in the United States with a monochrome clothing concept. In 2019, they also became the cover of Billboard magazine with a colorful theme.

Not only that, the members of Blackpink themselves often appeared in top magazines around the world. Rose is one of them, who appeared in Vogue Australia magazine. Lisa is another member who is active in foreign magazines. She became a model for Elle China magazine.

Those are some of the K-Pop idols who became the top and prestigious magazine models in the world. They often become models more than once due to their achievements and accomplishments. So, is your favorite idol on the list, KLovers?

Written by: Muhammad Ancah

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