ILLIT’s Wonhee walked the Chanel Spring/Summer 2027 show in Paris on October 5, drawing significant attention from the local press for her sophisticated, elegant styling. But back home, the look sparked a different conversation entirely.
Posts in Korean online communities began comparing Wonhee’s outfit unfavorably to BLACKPINK Jennie’s previous Chanel appearances, with many feeling the brand had done the ILLIT member dirty by dressing her in an outfit that didn’t suit her. Netizens widely agreed the styling was a miss, regardless of the model.
“That outfit would look weird on anyone who wears it,” one Instiz user wrote, with others piling on: “Seriously,” “Isn’t the outfit too much?” Another added, “But still, they should have dressed her in something that suited her,” while one commenter asked, “There are so many pretty clothes, did they really have to choose that one?”
According to the original report, the comparisons have framed the story as a tale of two treatments, with Jennie’s polished Chanel moments held up as the standard Wonhee’s look failed to meet. Neither Chanel nor the artists’ labels have addressed the online debate.
Wonhee’s Paris appearance remains one of the standout K-pop moments of fashion week season. Whether the styling controversy follows her next outing, fashion watchers will be paying close attention.
