OTS Magazine is proud to present an exclusive feature on Japanese actor Kentaro Maeda at Seoul Fashion Week SS2026. In a rare honour, OTS Magazine, alongside InStyleAsia, was granted private access to capture Maeda during his appearance at the BIG PARK show, held at the historic Heungcheonsa temple. Photographed in collaboration with InstyleAsia, these moments reflect not only the elegance of Seoul Fashion Week but also the global resonance of cultural diplomacy during the 60th anniversary of Korea–Japan relations.

As the late summer sun set on September 3rd, Maeda captivated guests at the BIG PARK SS2026 Collection Show at Heungcheonsa, a royal temple dating back to the Joseon dynasty. The breathtaking venue, part of Seoul Fashion Week SS2026, seamlessly blended history, culture, and cutting-edge fashion.

A member of LDH’s Gekidan Exile and widely recognized for his lead role in the hit BL drama 'I Cannot Reach You', Maeda embodied modern elegance against the temple’s timeless backdrop. His presence also carried symbolic weight, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations between South Korea and Japan, a milestone year for cross-cultural exchange.

Rising as one of Japan’s most promising young actors, Maeda continues to pursue bold roles, from Kamen Rider to global BL dramas, and will soon star in the upcoming Japanese film Eiki no Back Home, set for release in November 2025.

With his striking screen presence and cross-continental recognition, Kentaro Maeda stands as part of a new generation of actors seamlessly merging cinema, culture, and fashion.