What if three of K-pop’s A-list idols arrived at the same airport on the same day? Is it an incidental occurrence, or a very rare occasion for fans to remember for a long time? What if they all had a complicated past and shared some history together? Could this honestly be the equivalent of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” gaining viral sensation status?
All of these moments happened on October 4, 2025, when Incheon International Airport became a literal Mecca for K-Pop fans everywhere when V of BTS, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and Kai of EXO were all seen departing for Paris Fashion Week. Seeing their appearances at the airport all coinciding at the same time caused social media to spin with excitement, anticipation, memes, and speculation.
Let’s dive into the details of this iconic K-Pop airport moment, the fan reaction, and what we can take away from the icons that have global reach!
The Iconic Airport Spotting
BTS member V arrived looking effortlessly perfect in a crisp tailored fit with layered necklaces, with his signature style and charismatic presence. BLACKPINK’s Jennie, the face of Chanel, stunned in a chic look comprised of a long navy coat layered over top, pinstriped trousers and a beige top, carrying an air of sophistication and confidence. EXO’s Kai, who was traveling for Lacoste, looked relaxed and sophisticated, layered a camel sweater over a white shirt and light blue jeans.
While each star was traveling for a completely different fashion event, V for Celine, Jennie for Chanel, and Kai for Lacoste, fans explained that the moment was truly a once in a lifetime “K-pop moment.” Fans quickly decided that it would be dubbed “The Summer I Turned Pretty K-pop Edition,” making many assumptions about a love triangle inspired by the viral show.
Past Relationships and Fan Speculation
Adding fuel to the excitement was the trio’s shared history. Jennie and Kai had a confirmed romantic relationship from 2018 to 2019, though their busy schedules ended it early. Meanwhile, Jennie and V have been rumored to be romantically linked since 2021, though neither agency has confirmed anything officially. Fans often revisit past vacation photos, Instagram interactions, and viral sightings to speculate on possible connections between the three.
While the airport spotting doesn’t confirm any interactions between the idols, the timing and their shared past make it irresistible for fans to create narratives online. Social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), were flooded with reactions, jokes, and memes imagining humorous scenarios, like Jennie and V arguing mid-flight while Kai observes from the other side of the plane.
Fashion Influence and Paris Fashion Week
Aside from dating speculation, their airport appearances shed light on each idolatry’s large influence in the world of global fashion. The exculpating of V with Celine, long-time ambassador Jennie with Chanel, and Kai in Lacoste, indicates K-Pop idols encroaching into the most elite high fashion events.
The spectacle of their participation in Paris Fashion Week does not just highlight their personal style, but also establishes K-Pop as a significant global fashion trend and cultural phenomenon. Fashion lovers, bloggers, and fans deconstructed each outfit praising V’s youthful charm, the tasteful yet powerful Jennie, and minimalist yet chic Kai. These types of appearances will help to create global style trends with fans often recreating their street style looks on social media.
Social Media Reactions
The moment the trio left together, the internet reacted right away. Fans joked about how awkward they would feel travelling on the same plane as he was Joohon’s ex, or the duality of having three popular celebrities all in the same location at once. When entertainment breaks and pop-culture sites began posting memes about the coincidence and referenced it as if it were a drama plot or something we could expect from “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” there was no doubt this was one of the most discussed moments in K-pop in 2025.
In addition, netizens scrutinized details about the flights, pointing out that Jennie and Kai flew Asiana Airlines flight and V flew Korean Airlines, so if they did encounter each other at all, it appears highly coincidental. The fun did not stop there either, since fans still celebrated the mere idea that three K-pop idols could be in the same spot at the same time, regardless of them all sitting apart.
The K-Pop Multiverse Effect
The gathering in one place of members of BTS, BLACKPINK and EXO highlights a unique cultural crossover, realigning three mega fandoms, and demonstrates how connected K-pop’s popularity as a cultural phenomenon has become. K-pop idols are entertaining, beyond being musical geniuses, by molding fashion, social media trends and fandom culture.
Situations like this illustrate the K-pop multiverse fandom experience whereby fans from multiple fandoms come together to appreciate the idols’ talent, fashion and magnetism. It’s more than a celebrity sighting; rather, it’s a global fan event re-lived digitally on every social platform.
Fashion Week Expectations
While Paris Fashion Week happens with V appearing for Celine, Jennie for Chanel, and Kai for Lacoste, the overflow created by their concurrent sighting at the airport adds to heightened anticipation. Fans hope to see an extravagant performance while dressed stylishly, and maybe a surprise interaction can create even more social media hysteria.
The attention from their presence emphasizes the mutually beneficial working relationship established between K-pop and global luxury brands – revealing how the industry is utilizing their idols to grow their international marketing exposure.
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Conclusion
The coincidences of BTS‘ V, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and EXO’s Kai, all at the same airport, was more than just an airport coincidence; it was a moment that was suddenly out there as a moment K-pop fans around the world could recognize and cling onto as defining pop culture. The moment was notable simply due to all past relationships, fashion influence, and now the three iconic idols gathering in one spot made it a moment full of meaning for many fans.
Regardless of whether fans were laughing, speculating, or simply admiring their fashion choices, this moment offered yet another example of how K-pop is not just music, but a global cultural force with a culture of music, fashion, fandom, and storytelling happening all at once.
The Paris Fashion Week departures once again illustrated the idols’ global influence on fashion and culture, reminding us all how K-pop, on the other hand, is also a trendsetter and influences trends way beyond South Korea. There’s nothing quite like occasions like this, when the world gets to experience — in real-time — a violation of music, fashion and history, not quite as a celebration, but worthy of celebration.
