This year, too, the older brother was in the same seat. It was for his younger sibling.
On the 5th, the 2026 F/W Seoul Fashion Week was held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul. On the runway was Choi Jun-hee, and in the audience sat her older brother, Choi Hwan-hee. Though their positions were different, their feelings of support for each other were close.
Choi Hwan-hee attended the fashion show as a celebrity guest. Currently performing under the stage name Ben Bliss, he stood at the photowall in a calm all-black outfit. His understated air and composed expression drew attention.
Younger sister Choi Jun-hee herself took the stage in the Daily Mirror show and walked the runway. Appearing wearing sunglasses, she captured attention with unwavering walking. Her distinct facial lines, reminiscent of the late Choi Jin-sil, and tattoos filling both arms combined to create a distinctive mood. Though not a professional model, she maintained the stage through the finale with a steady catwalk.
What drew attention was the older brother's reaction. Facing his sister walking the runway, he kept his gaze forward. He seemed to purposely pretend not to notice. Only after his sister passed in front of him did he glance sideways to follow her walking. It was a brief moment, but it left much to think about.
Was he considering his nervous sister? Or was he worried she might make a mistake and therefore couldn't bring himself to look directly? The reason is unknown, but he was watching his sister's stage from a closer seat than anyone else.
The two standing side by side were captured at last year's Seoul Fashion Week. Their 'real-life siblings' image, unable to hide awkwardness even while making a heart pose together, drew attention. Instead of affectionate displays there was an embarrassed distance, but that very 모습 felt more genuine.
Choi Jun-hee is expanding her activities by attending Seoul Fashion Week for the second consecutive year following last year. Born in 2003, she works as an influencer and shares her daily life through social media. During past lupus treatment she gained weight up to 96kg due to steroid side effects, but through consistent exercise and self-management afterward she succeeded in losing about 44kg. The process of change was also openly shared and drew attention.
Choi Hwan-hee is also quietly pursuing his path as a musician. Debuting in 2020 as Z.flat, he changed his stage name to Ben Bliss last year and has continued working on albums.
His gaze seemed indifferent. But the support came from the closest seat. It was a day when the older brother's feelings, shown more by action than words, were quietly conveyed.
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