The pre-opening celebration for the upcoming Frieze Seoul 2023 Paradise Art Festa proved to be quite the star-studded affair. Held on September 4th in Seoul, South Korea, the event brought together prominent figures from both the K-pop and Korean film industries.
Among the notable names in attendance were BTS member Kim Taehyung, better known as V, and BLACKPINK singer Park Chaeyoung, also known as Jisoo. The two idols, who had co-hosted SBS' Inkigayo concert back in 2017, were spotted sitting across from each other during the evening's dining portion. They shared the table with actors Jung Ho-yeon of Squid Game fame and Lee Soo-hyuk, as well as singers Hanni and Minji of the group NewJeans.
Meanwhile, actor Lee Min-ho mixed and mingled with his Peerless Dating Agency co-star Lee Soo-hyuk. Other celebrities seen enjoying the festivities included BIGBANG's G-Dragon, DJ Su Park, fashion influencer Kiko Matsuyama, and BLACKPINK member Rose.
With so many renowned figures from Korean entertainment converging in one place to celebrate art, culture and community, the Paradise Festa pre-party proved a highlight of the Seoul social scene. Fans were thrilled to catch glimpses of their favorites socializing ahead of the highly anticipated main event. It served as the perfect appetizer for the interactive exhibitions and programming still to come.