Make way for model Shownu! Last February 14, Shownu of the K-pop boy group Monsta X left fans in awe with his jaw-dropping visuals as he made his runway debut at the New York Fashion Week.
In one of his looks, the K-pop idol flaunted his toned body in a black cropped jacket. Notably, the stint proved that his versatility as a performer goes beyond his singing and dancing abilities.
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NYFW: The Shows Concept Korea DoneOur trustworthy leader SHOWNU🐻
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Give SHOWNU a round of applause👏
for doing so well at New York Fashion Week🧥#MONSTA_X#NYFW2024 #컨셉코리아 #ConceptKorea— 몬스타엑스_MONSTA X (@OfficialMonstaX) February 14, 2024
몬베베덕에 다양한경험 참많이하는것같아요 ㅋㅋㅋ 재밌고 색다른경험이었어요
감사합니다! #셔누 pic.twitter.com/EeZ7KYzk1E— 몬스타엑스_MONSTA X (@OfficialMonstaX) February 14, 2024
MonstaX Shownu walks the ramp at New York Fashion Week. pic.twitter.com/ckk1dgRZQa
— Viral Takes (@viraltakes) February 15, 2024
To note, Shownu, whose real name is Son Hyun-Woo, made an appearance as an ambassador and a model for the Concept Korea 2024 F/W. For those unaware, Concept Korea is a platform given to Korean fashion designers to showcase their works internationally, and this time, in the prestigious fashion event.
Another testament to his global influence, Shownu also appeared in Concept Korea’s global campaign video which was broadcasted in the ever popular Times Square.
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NYFW: The Shows Concept Korea
February 2024 Runway#셔누 #SHOWNU #몬스타엑스 #MONSTA_X #MONSTAX#NYFW2024 #컨셉코리아 #ConceptKorea— 몬스타엑스_MONSTA X (@OfficialMonstaX) February 17, 2024
During the stint, the Monsta X leader expressed his gratitude with the rare opportunity. According to South Korean reports, he shared that it was fun to have experienced a new field he had never tried before. “It was a very meaningful time to participate as an ambassador representing Korean fashion,” he added.
Fans proud of model Shownu
After seeing Shownu excel in another field apart from being an idol, fans, especially Monsta X’s fanbase, Monbebes, can’t help but be proud of the singer.
On social media, Monbebes showered the artist with positive comments as they trended the hashtag #Shownu_NY_FashionWeek. “You did an amazing job on the runway. You are an icon and a legend,” one fan wrote.
I'm incredibly proud of u shownu, you did an amazing job on the runway. You are an icon and a legend ♡ ilysm
SHOWNUxNYFW#Shownu_NY_FashionWeek#셔누 #SHOWNU pic.twitter.com/tv7gtJS6Ms
— ؘ (@monstamoo) February 13, 2024
Moreover, other fans also complimented him as he showed an amazing performance as a model. “That’s how you make your NYFW runway debut,” one said. Meanwhile another called him the main event of the show.
LOOK AT HIM! THATS HOW YOU MAKE YOUR NYFW RUNWAY DEBUT #SHOWNUxNYFW #Shownu_NY_FashionWeek pic.twitter.com/eefyRi1y5T
— 🦎 (@bigmonstas) February 13, 2024
HE'S THE MAIN EVENT
SHOWNUxNYFW#Shownu_NY_FashionWeek#셔누 #SHOWNU pic.twitter.com/NEtOZPRzmt
— 🍞 (@nunugomy) February 13, 2024
Another fan took the time to appreciate the idol’s progress over the years as he went from being an invited guest who watched on the sidelines in 2016 to becoming an ambassador who walked the runway in 2024.
shownu went from attending the runway show for the brand charms at seoul fashion week in 2016 to walking on the runway at new york fashion week as concept korea’s ambassador promoting that same brand in 2024 #SHOWNUxNYFW#Shownu_NY_FashionWeek pic.twitter.com/Bp5cvV4bQr
— 🧸💭 (@dawnuayo) February 13, 2024
In other news, Shownu is also set to make his musical theater debut in the upcoming production The Great Comet which will begin its run in the last week of March.
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유니버설아트센터 pic.twitter.com/u2DDPjwZPK— 쇼노트 (@shownote) February 15, 2024
Featured image: Shownu poses during the Concept Korea event at NYFW. Credit: Twitter/MONSTA X