Chanel Ambassadors Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, More Hailed as ‘Icons’ of the Industry

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Gong Yoo, Park Seo Joon, Kim Go Eun, and more graced the cover of Elle Korea as they celebrated the publication's 30th anniversary.

The special edition featured global brand ambassadors for Chanel with the theme "The Icons."

From music and acting, Elle Korea named the stars who showed great influence in their respective industries through an iconic ​​photoshoot. 

Gong Yoo

Aging like a fine wine, the OG Oppa dazzles with his youthful charms with Ele Korea describing him as "the icon of any age."

Best known for his role in "Coffee Prince," "Goblin" and the hit K-zombie series "Train to Busan" the sought-after actor was introduced as Chanel Korea's brand ambassador in 2021 for the brand's fine jewelry and watches.

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Interestingly, after his remarkable cameo in Netflix's "Squid Game" d=creator and director Hwang Dong Hyuk hints at the comeback of Gong Yoo's character. 

Park Seo Joon

Described as "the vibrant icon of youth in K-culture" Park Seo Joon looked dashing in a black and white photoshoot. 

The 33-year-old star made headlines after confirming his appearance in "The Marvels" and is rumored to play the role of Korean superhero Amadeus Cho. 

Park Seo Joon joins Lee Byung Hun, Bae Doona, RAIN, Ma Dong Seok, and other South Korean stars who made their debut in Hollywood. 

Besides the iconic cover of Elle Korea, the actor is set to star in back-to-back projects in 2023. 

From his first big break in the international scene, he will have his K-drama comeback through "Gyeongseong Creature" or "K Project" with Han So Hee and a new movie with IU.

Lee Sung Kyung

The model-actress never fails to deliver fierce poses as she graced Elle Korea's special edition cover. 

Considered as a beauty and fashion icon, the actress wows fans with her "classic" visuals and a "sincere heart for her colleagues and work."

Besides making a name for herself on the runway, Lee Sung Kyung also mesmerized viewers with her remarkable acting in "Doctors," "Dr, Romantic 2," "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" and her recent "Shooting Stars."

Kim Go Eun 

One of Hallyu actresses who is gaining the hype recently is Kim Go Eun as she lands the role of Oh In Joo in the recently concluded K-drama "Little Women."

Her exceptional acting in "Goblin," "Cheese in the Trap," "The King: Eternal Monarch" and "Yumi's Cells" made her "one of the great icons of the K-culture now."

Interestingly, she is set to return to the small screen for "Yumi's Cells 3."

BIGBANG's G-Dragon

Known as the industry's "Fashion King" G-Dragon was among the first global ambassadors for Chanel back in 2017. 

His influence in music and bold styles made him a perfect muse for the brand. 

BLACKPINK's Jennie

From blockbuster charts to representing top brands like Chanel, BLACKPINK's Jennie is among the K-pop stars who have shown great influence in music and fashion. 

Known to Blinks as the "Human Chanel" she has been with the brand as their global ambassador since 2017.

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Written by Geca Wills

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