LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon Unexpectedly “Brings Back” IZ*ONE And Goes Viral

LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon recently made waves online after attending the loungewear brand Gelato Pique‘s opening party in Seoul.

The event, held at the Gelato Pique Grand Maison Hannam, drew significant attention, but it was Chaewon’s nostalgic look that truly stole the show, sparking a viral response.

Dressed in a cozy white sweater with a playful design featuring a teddy bear, Chaewon radiated a warm and youthful vibe. Her hair, styled in soft waves with a reddish-brown tint, paired with subtle yet striking makeup, captured the essence of her IZ*ONE days. The short, wavy hairstyle, along with her delicate accessories, brought back memories of her time in the popular girl group — a sentiment that did not go unnoticed by fans and netizens alike.

The photos from the event quickly circulated on TheQoo, amassing over 40,000 views and hundreds of comments. Many fans expressed their delight at how Chaewon’s appearance evoked a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of her earlier idol days.

The buzz was largely due to the way her styling at the event mirrored her iconic look from the IZ*ONE era. Many fans pointed out that this particular hair color and style suit her best.

• “Oh, this reminds me of her IZ*ONE days. So cute…”
• “Wow, she really is back in her IZ*ONE era. Her hair is so adorable, haha.”
• “This is way better. The cute look suits her perfectly.”
• “As expected, when someone cute is styled cutely, it’s just perfect.”

• “Kim Chaewon is seriously!!!!!! So freaking cute! I want to eat her up.”
• “In my personal opinion, short black hair suits her better.”
• “This kind of style really suits Chaewon.”
• “She’s insanely cute.”
• “This really brings back memories of IZ*ONE. Brown hair suits her best, as expected.”

Chaewon’s charming appearance, combined with the subtle throwback to her past, clearly struck a chord with fans, solidifying her status as a style icon who can effortlessly blend the old with the new.