Photo Credits: GQ Korea Belift Lab

ILLIT’s 21-year-old member Yunah claims her spot as fashion’s new sweetheart in GQ Korea’s November 2025 issue—a bold solo feature that proves her growing reputation extends far beyond the world of K-pop. The pictorial unveils a mature, almost cinematic transformation that merges high fashion composure with the soft, introspective energy Yunah is known for.

The shoot took place in a downtown Seoul loft space, infused with noir-inspired lighting that echoed the stylized atmosphere of Persona 5, as noted by early fan reactions. Photographer Park Ji-hwan’s use of shadow and narrow beams of light created chiaroscuro tension, perfectly highlighting Yunah’s angular features and capturing the delicate intensity that has often defined her stage persona.

Each look in the pictorial embodies a distinct phase of her visual identity. The first scene presents Yunah in a structured, charcoal-gray suit from Alexander McQueen paired with soft leather gloves—an androgynous sophistication offset by her translucent peach-toned makeup and dewy highlight. Her hair, slicked to one side with restrained gloss, completes a look that balances elegance and quiet rebellion.

For the second ensemble, GQ styled her in a classic-cut white shirt layered under an oversized black satin blazer by Saint Laurent, complemented by rimless glasses—a nod to her often-commented intellectual aura that fans celebrated online. The minimalist aesthetic is accentuated by muted nude lips and soft taupe eyeshadow, giving her an allure that feels modern and cerebral.

In the closing spread, Yunah transitions into a softer tone—an ivory silk slip dress by Korean designer Kim Seo-ryung paired with pointed heels and subtle pearl accents. Here, her makeup is barely there: flushed rose on the cheeks, a gentle tousle to her hair, and natural lashes that embody an ethereal contradiction between strength and vulnerability.

For Yunah, whose modeling specialty has always been her runway poise, this pictorial also feels deeply personal—a reflection of her artistry and natural charisma. GQ Korea’s styling direction cements her as one of the most promising fashion figures among K-pop’s rising stars. Beyond music, she stands as an emblem of refined individuality in an industry that thrives on transformation.

FEATURE EDITOR 신기호
PHOTOGRAPHER 레스 @less_photo
STYLIST 김지회 @rawfish0
HAIR 가베 @gabe.sin
MAKE-UP 서아름 @ahreum__seo

Feature Editor: 신기호 (Shin Gi-ho)
Photographer: 레스 (Les) @less_photo
Stylist: 김지회 (Kim Ji-hoe) @rawfish0
Hair: 가베 Gabe) @gabe.sin
Make-up: 서아름 (Seo Ah-reum) @ahreum__seo

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