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Welcome to the first article of Kpopmap's new weekly series "Idol vs. Model"! This series will explore some of the idols who have so much modeling potential that people who see them for the first time might confuse them with models instead of K-Pop idols.
Today we will be diving into the true model that is the talented K-Pop idol EXO's Kai.
Kai is famous as a member of EXO but also well-known for his modeling career aside from his idol activities. He has modeled for many luxury fashion brands and continues to impress fans with each editorial.
Some of the countless brands and magazines he has modeled for include BLACKYAK, Esquire, W, Elle, GQ, Vogue, etc. He was even listed as number 44 out of 50 of GQ's best-dressed men in 2020.
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On top of that, Kai is a brand ambassador for the sought-after luxury brand GUCCI.
GUCCI even released a collaborative collection with Kai called "KAIxGucci Capsule" which features his signature teddy bear in the designs.
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He is also the muse for the famous Bobbi Brown cosmetics brand.
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Even his solo debut concept photos looked like something out of an editorial. Regardless of shadows or his
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