At Seoul Fashion Week, LIGHTSUM's Ju-hyun and Cho-won walked the runway, marking a milestone for the group with their first unit.
February/4/2026 17:59
On the afternoon of the 4th, at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, '2026 F/W Seoul Fashion Week' was held, where LIGHTSUM's Ju-hyun and Cho-won appeared on the runway for the brand 'PHENOMENON SEEPER'. LIGHTSUM's Cho-won, Sang-a, and Ju-hyun formed their first unit, saying 'the dream from our trainee days has come true'. The achievement of winning a Grammy for 'Golden' has also drawn renewed attention to the 'too good' cover by a Korean artist.
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