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EXCLUSIVE: Stray Kids’ Bang Chan’s Roman Empire? Plenty of Fendi

The fashion house and its K-pop star ambassador took their partnership to another level, as references to the brand are to feature in Chan’s new track “Roman Empire,” the video for which was filmed in Rome.

MILAN — Looking for alove declaration for fashionistas? Try with “Hundred years ain’t enough when I’m here with you / You appeared out of nowhere like Peekaboo.”

Fendi’s signature bag made its way into the opening lines of Bang Chan’s new track “Roman Empire,” which is to be officially released on Nov. 3 and will take the K-pop star’s relationship with the Italian brand to another level.

To be sure, while waiting for new chief creative officer Maria Grazia Chiuri to unveil her first collection for the brand in February, Fendi is turning up the volume of its collaboration with the Stray Kids’ leader, who it named a brand ambassador earlier this year.

References to the label will feature in Chan’s new track, which will come with a music video filmed at Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, Fendi’s headquarters in Rome.

Written, composed and produced by Chan, the single is “a song about Fendi,” said the artist in a statement. “It compares love to the eternity and grandeur of the Roman Empire, weaving symbols of the maison — such as the iconic Peekaboo bag and the signature ‘FF’ logo — into the lyrics to reinterpret Rome’s heritage in a modern way.”

Chan teased that “the track blends smooth, emotional vocals with dreamy synths, layered over a powerful kick-driven rhythm, creating an R&B/Miami Bass sound.”

While the lyrics will include verses such as “Ciao bella, you shine brighter than the stars, so stellar / That leather, I swear it looks better when we are together,” along with invites to “a ride in Roma,” the video is expected to open with a simple and understated portrayal of the artist, reminiscent of his pre-debut days. 

As it progresses, the clip traces Chan’s artistic evolution, alternating interior and exterior shots of Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana and culminating in his emergence as a leading global artist — all dressed in Fendi, of course. 

The project will be teased on Friday, while the full version will be unveiled on Nov. 3 on Fendi’s website and social media channels. The big reveal will be celebrated with a special premiere at K-pop Square’s mega screen at COEX in Seoul.

To further mark the release of the single, the following day the fashion brand will host an exclusive private event at the Palazzo Fendi store in the city, featuring a live performance by Chan.

Chan’s affiliation with Fendi already started last year, when the artist attended its spring 2025 menswear show in Milan and then wore the brand at several public appearances, including at the Stray Kids World Tour <dominATE> and at music festivals, such as I-Days Milano 2024 and BST Hyde Park 2024.

When Chan was named a brand ambassador in January he said he felt “an immediate connection to Fendi with its creative and fun spirit” and that he was honored “to join the Fendi family in its 100th anniversary year, which makes it even more special.”

The artist, whose full name is Christopher Chahn Bahng, joined Fendi’s centenary celebration in Milan a month later, sitting front row at the brand’s fall 2025 runway show. He returned to the Fendi front row last month for the brand’s spring 2026 show, and visited the new Palazzo Fendi flagship store in Milan’s Golden Triangle, creating a frenzy outside the location.

Fendi’s partnership with Chan has proven to be fruitful so far. For one, the tie-up enabled the company to secure the second spot in the first Cultural Currency Index, or CCI, a newly launched ranking aimed at quantifying how cultural engagement translates into measurable market momentum.

Presented in Milan earlier this month, CCI assessed 20 fashion companies showing at Milan Fashion Week last month, drawing data from 11 platforms in 50 countries and assigning a score between 0 and 100 according to the three pillars of brand popularity, brand involvement and purchase intent. Fendi got a 92.9 score and secured a top engagement performance through its partnership with Chan, which drove conversation on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The brand ranked first in purchase intent, specifically, recording a 17.8 percent increase in site traffic, 10.6 percent rise in Google shopping-related searches and 8 percent on Baidu.

The study highlighted the pivotal role of Asian creators and platforms and the importance of having a curated front row to maximize visibility and engage target audiences, among other key assets for brands.

Read full article here: WWD

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[ARTICLE] 231018 Lay Zhang Is All-In: K-Pop Superstar and ‘No More Bets’ Actor Is Ready to Take on Hollywood

As an original member of K-pop powerhouse Exo, Lay Zhang enjoys household-name status across wide swaths of Asia. But after conquering the world of boy bands and embarking on a wildly successful solo career, the Chinese actor, singer-songwriter, dancer and fashion icon just wants to collaborate with Joe Wright.

“I loved ‘The Darkest Hour’ and would like to have the opportunity to work with [him],” Zhang tells Variety of the British director. “I like a movie that can dig into the personality and conflict.”

For K-pop talent looking to cross over to Hollywood careers, the field is crowded. Blackpink’s Jennie Kim scored a buzzy role in Sam Levinson’s HBO series “The Idol.” And after signing with CAA in 2021, Aespa became the first K-pop act to perform at the Governors Ball and Outside Lands music festivals. But Zhang is perhaps best poised for the pivot thanks to his starring role in this year’s massive box office hit “No More Bets” (nearly $530 million worldwide). He’s already laid the groundwork: “No More Bets” got a limited release in the U.S. in September, while his solo debut EP, “Lose Control,” hit No. 4 on Billboard’s World Albums chart.

Last month, the 31-year-old pop phenom signed with Range Media, the management company behind Bradley Cooper and Tom Hardy, and embarked on a 13-day trip to the United States, where he took meetings with executives at production company Escape Artists (“The Equalizer”) as well as Sony casting director Ashley Marks.

“I want to be an actor who can bridge between Chinese and American culture,” says the hoodie-wearing Zhang, who prepped for the stateside swing by binge-watching “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” “I hope that the success of ‘No More Bets’ in China is just the beginning of being able to be recognized as an actor in the U.S.”

Zhang, who is fluent in Mandarin, Korean and English, is still figuring out some of the cultural nuances. When asked who his favorite music performers are, he offers up Michael Jackson and Chris Brown before catching himself and checking with his manager. “Can I say that?” Then he settles on a controversy-free dream collaboration.

“The Weeknd would be at the top of the list,” Zhang says. “I really like the way he’s changed pop music, and he’s incredible what he’s able to do onstage.”

After wrapping concerts in August for his Grand Line tour in Shenzhen and Beijing, Zhang is looking to expand into the lucrative U.S. music market, recording with such producers as David Stewart and SoolGotHits (Beyoncé) during his visit.

On the film front, he will be seen starring opposite Jackie Chan in next year’s “A Legend,” the long- awaited sequel to the 2005 martial arts adventure pic “The Myth.” The big-budget production gave him an opportunity to work with one of his career inspirations.

“He does his own stunts,” Zhang says, explaining what’s most impressive about the “Rush Hour” star. As for his other bucket-list team-up, he says with a laugh, “Tom Cruise. He does his own stunts.”

By Tatiana Siegel

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