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Eric from THE BOYZ on Personal Style, Paris, and Keeping Things
Photo by Raymond Punzalan

Eric from THE BOYZ on Personal Style, Paris, and Keeping Things Interesting

The Korean idol gets candid with GQ Philippines.

During the last Paris Fashion Week, GQ Philippines caught up with Korean superstar Eric from THE BOYZ as he prepared to attend the Yohji Yamamoto show. In our brief conversation, we got to know a little more about the musician, from his grooming habits to what he was looking forward to that week. After the show, we chatted with Eric once again for another conversation with writer Mkhail Albano, discussing his and how he keeps it interesting, what he loves about Paris, and what fans can look forward to in the coming months.

Eric from THE BOYZ on Personal Style Paris and Keeping Things Interesting 1
Photo by Raymond Punzalan

GQ Philippines: Can you tell us about the look you wore to the [Yohji Yamamoto] show? Was there anything in particular you loved about it?

Eric: The highlights of my look for the Yohji Yamamoto show were definitely the oversized shirt and jacket. I also loved how the pants were tucked into the boots. It really brought the whole outfit together, and I loved every detail from head to toe!

How long did it take you to get ready for the show? Do you have any special pre-event rituals or routines? When it comes to your hair, makeup, and styling, are there any particular details you pay extra attention to?

It took me about an hour and a half to get ready for the show. I don’t really have any special pre-event rituals, but I do like putting on a face mask the night before and wearing a fresh pair of socks.

On the morning of the show, I actually woke up early and went for a run around Paris. I think it helped with the puffiness, and I felt really refreshed afterward!

For my hair, I usually prefer less volume and more natural texture. When it comes to makeup, I like to keep my skin look a little brighter and emphasize the mole under my left eye to stand out.

What did you think of the show? What was it like attending Paris Fashion Week, and has this experience inspired you to explore any new styles or fashion trends?

I’ve always wanted to attend Paris Fashion Week, so being there and getting to see the show in person was such an honor. It was an amazing experience, and it definitely inspired me to explore different styles and experiment more with fashion in the future!

What do you love most about coming to Paris? Was there anything particularly memorable about this trip?

I always have such great memories of Paris whenever I visit. I love everything about the city—the sky, the air, the architecture, the scenery, and the people. But what made this trip especially memorable was seeing so many fans come out to welcome me. That really meant a lot to me and made me so happy!

What matters most to you when it comes to your ? Is there a particular fashion item or trend you’re really into these days?

I’m really into , especially necklaces. I almost always wear one! I also pay a lot of attention to the color of my socks. I think little details like that can really make an outfit. And lately, I’ve been really into jeans!

How would you describe the difference between your on-stage style and your everyday style?

On stage, I like wearing outfits that really capture the mood of the song. But in my everyday life, I tend to go for clothes that reflect my personality and who I am.

Can you share any hints about your upcoming solo activities and the kind of style or image fans can look forward to seeing?

I have a lot of different sides of myself that I want to show through my upcoming solo activities, including some that fans haven’t seen before and others they’ve been wanting to see!

More than anything, I want to have more opportunities to meet my fans and make great memories together. I’ll be working hard to make that happen, so please stay tuned! I’m really excited for what’s ahead!

Frequently Asked Questions

Eric wore an oversized shirt and jacket, with pants tucked into boots.

Eric is particularly fond of necklaces, jeans, and paying attention to small details like the color of his socks.

Eric hopes to show different sides of himself, including aspects fans haven’t seen before, and create more opportunities to meet his fans.

Mikhail Albano

Editorial Assistant

Mikhail Albano is GQ Philippines’ Editorial Assistant. He graduated from Istituto Marangoni Milano’s Fashion Design program and has a Masters in Alta Moda from Accademia Costume e Moda in Rome.

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