Kwak Hyun-joo Collection to Feature at 2026 Gangnam Festival Runway with FIFTY FIFTY Celebrities
Designer Kwak Hyun-joo will participate in the 2026 Gangnam Festival Fashion & Beauty Festa held in front of Dosan Park on October 4. Showcasing the Kwak Hyun-joo Collection themed on bold graphic prints and mix-and-match styles, the girl group FIFTY FIFTY will appear as runway celebrities. The festival takes place from October 3 to 5 across Dosan-daero and Bongeunsa areas in Gangnam.
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| FIFTY FIFTY participating as celebrities on the Kwak Hyun-joo Collection runway at the 2026 Gangnam Festival (Photo source:2026 Gangnam Festival) |
[PEOPLEGATE]Designer Kwak Hyun-joo will showcase the vibrant Kwak Hyun-joo Collection featuring graphic prints and mix-and-match styles at the 2026 Gangnam Festival. Girl group FIFTY FIFTY will participate as runway celebrities, creating a stage where fashion meets K-pop.
The Kwak Hyun-joo Collection fashion show is scheduled for 4 PM on October 4 at the special stage in front of Dosan Park, Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The event will include a congratulatory performance by DJ ASTER, running until 5 PM.
Kwak Hyun-joo Collection and FIFTY FIFTY to take part in the runway in front of Dosan Park
Four designer brands will participate in this Fashion & Beauty Festa. Starting at 1 PM with designer Jang Yoon-kyung's CCSS, followed by Kang Dae-heon's ADRIELLOS at 2 PM, and Lee Myung-jae's ASPARAGUS at 3 PM. Classy, AxMxP, and EFEX will attend as runway celebrities for each collection, respectively.
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| Photo source: 2026 Gangnam Festival |
At 4 PM, Kwak Hyun-joo Collection will present a style that combines striking graphics and mix-and-match elements. The participation of FIFTY FIFTY offers a chance to see both the designer's collection and K-pop artists' styles on the same stage.
The runway measures 20 meters in length and 2.2 meters in width, with seating for 304. Each fashion show will accept 200 pre-registered attendees, and remaining seats will be available for on-site admission. At 6 PM, a hair and makeup show involving beauty shops from Cheongdam-dong will follow.
16 fashion and beauty brands to hold pop-up shops alongside performances and gourmet events
The Fashion & Beauty pop-up in front of Dosan Park operates from 10 AM to 10 PM on October 3 and 4. Ten beauty brands and six Seoul Fashion Hub brands will offer samples and special sales on products.
Participants in the Seoul Beauty Hub pop-up market include Must Have, Alliance, Lala Clara, Dr. Rosa, Slow Lounge, iBL Beauty, Naeju, Rimela, Fashion Cat, and Air Mood. They showcase makeup, skincare, hand balms, hair products, and various other items.
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| Photo source: 2026 Gangnam Festival |
The Seoul Fashion Hub pop-up market features Frida, Crane, Mellow, Hepta, Liberty, and Lux Heaven. They present knits, women's wear, daily apparel, and handbags, providing an opportunity to engage with brand products alongside runway viewing.
This 15th Gangnam Festival, hosted by Gangnam-gu, runs from October 3 to 5. The opening day includes the Grand Parade from Cheongdam Intersection to Dosan Park Intersection, a family concert, and an EDM party. The next day features the Fashion & Beauty Festa and a K-pop concert, while the final day hosts the Gangnam International Peace Marathon and a Bongeunsa Temple San-sa Music Festival.
During the festival, Dosan-daero area holds a Food Festa, Beer Festa, and Global Food Competition. Detailed event schedules and visitor guidance are available on the official Gangnam Festival website.



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