Fans of K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN couldn’t help but celebrate that member Minghao, who is also widely recognized as is stage name The8, had graced the Paris Fashion Week with his presence.
During the last week of September, The8 was invited to shows of two luxurious fashion brands.
First was the Balmain fashion show. Here, the SEVENTEEN dancer made waves online for his elegant ensemble — a sheer inner partnered with a patterned black blazer with fringes.
[#INSTAGRAM] 231001 balmain IG update with THE8 #디에잇 | THE8 in Paris for Balmain Photo pic.twitter.com/vCX8YicozV
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[#INSTAGRAM] 231001 balmain IG update with THE8 #디에잇 | THE8 in Paris for Balmain Video pic.twitter.com/qfE6wE9UA9
— . (@svtcontents) September 30, 2023
During the Givenchy event, his second show, The8 opted for a more laid back look. Sporting a gray ensemble, the monochromatic fit was complemented by his long blonde hair.
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[#INSTAGRAM STORY] 230929 THE8 #디에잇 pic.twitter.com/wlLYf3dBBE
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More than his stunning looks for the Paris Fashion Week, CARATs were even more sentimental after seeing the Chinese star in the prestigious event. Because, The8 has long been vocal about wanting to attend it someday.
The8 as SVT’s fashionista
In a 2018 video for SEVENTEEN’s future diary, the idol shared how one of his dreams is attending a fashion show in Paris.
“I’m walking on stage fabulously representing SEVENTEEN,” the artist said then. “Many celebrities from around the world [were present] and I walked on stage wearing something very cool.”
Minghao your dream has come true 🥹😭 Congrats minghao, i'm so happy for you!! ❤️✨ pic.twitter.com/3VcEcyuH7I
— Little8 🌻 (@wonhaogyuhui_) September 25, 2023
“In front of all these people, my dream has come true. I want to become a good artist. So, I can have a good influence on people,” he continued.
Following the announcement of his participation in Paris Fashion Week, fans quickly reposted the old video and shared their happiness for The8.
Even the K-pop idol himself couldn’t help but share his excitement for it. “I’m finally going to see the Paris Fashion Show tomorrow. I’ll see and share lots of pretty things,” he told fans.
🐸 i’m finally going to see the paris fashion show tomrorow
🐸 i’ll see and share lots of pretty things💎
🐸 sleep well~~💤 pic.twitter.com/rNcxcE0KZ6— svtr🧸 (@svtranslation) September 25, 2023
After attending the events of both brands, The8 also held a Weverse live to talk with his fans about the experience. Since seeing a fashion show in Paris has been one of his longtime dreams, the artist said that it’s an “honor” to finally make it happen. Additionally, he said that the fans who personally showed support for him in the shows made it more fun and memorable.
🐸 going to paris and seeing a fashion show has been a dream of mine since i was younger. it was such an honor, and it was so much fun. also there were so many carats, and they were cheering for me so much. they went “the8! the8! xu minghao! xu minghao!” and i was so touched
— svtr🧸 (@svtranslation) September 28, 2023
Born as Xu Minghao, The8 is one of the SEVENTEEN members who is known for being fashionable.
Notably, The8 joins the growing number of SEVENTEEN members who participated in several Fashion Week events. The list includes Jeonghan for YSL, Hoshi for AMI, Joshua for Marni, DK for Bally, Mingyu for Louis Vuitton, and Vernon for Kenzo.
Featured image: SEVENTEEN’s Minghao models for Balmain during Paris Fashion Week. Credit: Instagram/Balmain