On Sunday, March 2, the acclaimed artist Lisa, known for her work with BLACKPINK, embraced her inner Bond girl as she made history by becoming the first K-pop performer at the Academy Awards. Arriving at the 2025 Oscars, the talented diva of Thai descent captivated onlookers with her striking interpretation of a tuxedo-inspired ensemble by Mark Gong on the red carpet.

This year marks a significant milestone for the star of The White Lotus Season 3, but she was not the only prominent figure from the Hallyu wave gracing the event alongside Hollywood's elite. In a delightful turn of events, the esteemed K-drama actor and former SF9 member Rowoon turned heads in a dazzling Amiri Spring 2025 outfit on the Oscars red carpet. Major international media outlets, including Teen Vogue and Esquire Australia, recognized him as one of the best-dressed celebrities at the event.

K-drama actor Rowoon makes Oscars debut

The highly admired Korean star not only made a remarkable entrance on his inaugural Oscars red carpet but also participated in the captivating Glambot challenge on Sunday evening at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Renowned for his leading roles in beloved K-dramas such as Extraordinary You, Tomorrow, The King's Affection, and Destined With You, Rowoon (born Kim Seok Woo) is poised to return to acting later this year with the Disney+ series, The Murky Stream. Although his attendance at the Oscars was announced a few days prior, a considerable portion of the K-drama fanbase was taken aback to see him attend the most significant Hollywood event of the year.

Fans react to Rowoon's Oscars outing

Ariana, what are you doing there? fans humorously inquired on X, speculating about how this significant opportunity arose. "He looks incredible," exclaimed numerous admirers.

Rowoon clearly enjoyed his time in Los Angeles, as he took to Instagram to express his enthusiasm with his followers. Sharing snapshots from the event, he captioned one of his IG Stories, "Oscar!!! Come on!!" A familiar presence at fashion weeks, the K-drama star was likely invited to the show by a luxury brand he is currently endorsing.

In early February, he attended the Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2025 runway show in New York City. Additionally, reports from K-media have indicated that Rowoon is set to represent Yves Saint Laurent at the upcoming Paris Fashion Week, alongside ASTRO's Cha Eunwoo and BLACKPINK's Rose.

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