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#MetroStyleWatch: Here's Why Lee Chae-Min Is The Newest Korean Heartthrob

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Lee Chae Min is stepping into his leading man era in 2025, both in dramas and in fashion. At just 25, the actor has quickly built a name for himself since his debut in 2021. This year, he headlines the Netflix series Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, opposite Lim Yoon-a, which premiered on August 23. The drama has amplified his popularity across Asia, and it comes at the same time his personal style is being noticed on a global scale.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759482421349l.c.m_____1698658647_3224904933063831385_9500210250.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Photo from @l.c.m_____ on Instagram</div>His Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/l.c.m____/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@l.c.m____</a>) has become a steady source of style inspiration. Just six days ago, he shared a monochrome look captioned “the tyrant’s chef again today,” where he wore an all-black outfit that mirrored the sleek, minimal aesthetic he often gravitates toward. <div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759482482409l.c.m_____1750516452_3659919726419009260_9500210250.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Photo from @l.c.m_____ on Instagram</div>His feed is filled with dapper elevated looks from denim-on-denim to statement pieces from streetwear brands such as Stussy and Carhartt.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759482502708Lee Chae Min_ Louis Vuitton.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Photo from @l.c.m_____ on Instagram</div>He has also been photographed in more refined pieces, such as a Louis Vuitton black jacket paired with the Louis Vuitton Danube bag. In 2023, Chae-min was invited to several luxury brand events such as Ferragamo and Givenchy. Each moment suggests that he has a growing relationship with luxury fashion and his versatility as both a model and actor.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759482530188l.c.m_____1686666005_3124303359662387470_9500210250.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Photo from @l.c.m_____ on Instagram</div>And soon, Filipino fans will get to see him up close. His agency, Varo Entertainment, announced that Lee Chae Min is bringing his first Asia fan meeting tour, “Chaem-into you,” to Manila. The Manila leg is included in his Asia fan meeting tour that spans several countries, aligning perfectly with a year that has seen both his acting career and fashion presence grow.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759482547931l.c.m_____1678966584_3059715935745002064_9500210250.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Photo from @l.c.m_____ on Instagram</div>Lee Chae Min’s 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. Between the success of Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, his growing portfolio of luxury outfits, and his first Manila fan meet, he is proving that he is not only a talent to watch on screen but also a fresh voice in contemporary fashion.

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#MetroStyleWatch: Here's Why Lee Chae-Min Is Your Newest Style Bias

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Published October 03, 2025 05:00 PM PHT

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Updated October 03, 2025 05:21 PM PHT

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