Seems getting five minutes with Taeyong takes almost an hour.
Everyone desired to get a photograph with the K-pop star after Saturday’s Loewe show, where he made his first appearance as global brand ambassador. Together with designer Jonathan Anderson, he was swamped by photographers — and starstruck guests who desired to snap selfies — after the show.
It wasn’t his first Loewe show. Taeyong attended Jonathan Anderson’s show last season as well. He’s been a longtime fan of the brand, and admitted that on his first trip to Paris he made a private trip to the Loewe store to choose up a Puzzle bag.
“I feel that marked the start of this special journey with Loewe that led as much as this moment,” he told WWD backstage after the show.
“I feel very honored to be [named a] global ambassador because I’ve been influenced by Loewe lots,” he said. He still has the bag, and is commonly photographed carrying it.
Taeyong, who’s the leader of the group NCT 127, said fashion plays an enormous part in his performances.
“Since the music I do involves plenty of performance on stage, fashion plays an enormous part,” he said. “And apart from that, I‘ve at all times had plenty of interest in fashion. So, all aspects you mentioned are available synergy in relation to describing who I’m.”
The music genre itself is thought for its energetic and complex dance performances, together with the music, costumes and brightly coloured hair. On this afternoon, Taeyong sported slicked-back purple locks.
“Our fanbase is strongly rooted in younger generations and that is when persons are forming their very own set of passions and styles,” he said. “As K-pop artists, we are able to encourage many individuals, especially teenagers, to embrace their very own passions, and we try to do this through performances. So I feel all these different reasons explain why persons are naturally drawn to K-pop.”
As a part of NCT 127, he has been in a position to play with looks from hip-hop-inspired to tropical, colourful styles to neo-futuristic.
“Over the past several years, I used to be experimenting with different fashion styles, and being a component of NCT also allowed me to explore various styles,” he said. “I feel that is the major reason I feel comfortable wearing so many styles and developed a capability to not dwell on only one style.”
The group has a rumored album slated for the autumn, and while Taeyong was mum about any specifics he said he hopes to be back to work within the studio soon.
“We don’t have a tour planned as of this moment, but because our first album received a lot love and support, we’ll probably start on our second album, soon.”
Taeyong just released his first solo mini-album, titled “Shalala,” and a single of the identical name. He dropped some hints on what might occur before he’s back within the studio with NCT 127.
Emily Ratajkowski, Taeyong and Hu Yitan sit front row at Loewe.
Getty Images for Loewe
“Through the prep time [for an NCT 127 album], I’d do my very own tour as a solo artist Taeyong,” he revealed.
“But for now, I’m putting NCT first and am more focused on solidifying my identity as a member of NCT by showing more unique performances.”
When he reunites together with his other nine group members, also they are able to experiment with latest genres. “Latest sound, latest performances — it’s type of a latest challenge. It’s coming out soon. It’s very soon.”
Words which might be sure to be music to the ears of the lots of of fans waiting outside the show.
— With contributions from Min Jee Park
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