As Halloween neared last year, the internet buzzed with excitement waiting for their favorite idols’ costume choices. NCTzens were particularly delighted when Taeyong and Jungwoo donned costumes from renowned series ‘Twilight,’ embodying popular characters with a distinct twist that only they could pull off.
Taeyong, known for meticulous execution in every aspect—be it song routines or styling—chose to transform into Carlisle Cullen, the eternally youthful vampire doctor and leader of the Seattle-based brood. His take was a captivating amalgamation of elegance and subtle menace. Taeyong expertly captured Carlisle’s sophisticated aura through a vintage velvet jacket draped casually, his classic haircut styled with effortless charm adding a layer of restrained vampiric allure.
Jungwoo’s Edward Cullen wasn’t your typical sparkly, misunderstood lover boy. His choice was sharper, more brooding: He opted for sunglasses (essential for any modern-day melancholic prince), highlighting the enigmatic air often ascribed to the infamous Cullen from Stephanie Meyer’s popular saga. While staying true to Edward’s somber demeanor with subdued clothing and slightly longer mane of hair – a significant departure from his usual vibrant aesthetics, Jungwoo brought a mischievous twinkle into his Edward, subverting expectations and injecting a new dimension into the fan favorite.
But the duo took their costumes beyond mere attire; they dove headfirst into embodying their chosen characters. Taeyong embraced Carlisle’s gentle nature with thoughtful glances, lending his characteristic warm smile yet peppering it with hints of chilling composure. Jungwoo tapped into Edward’s quiet intensity, maintaining a serious façade dotted with enigmatic humor – his playful gaze occasionally piercing the dramatic veil perfectly capturing the duality of Edward’s beloved personality.
This conscious decision went beyond mere superficial impressions; they elevated their costumes to a performance – an intricate dance of subtle gestures and captivating gazes that brought out different facets to established characters, adding unexpected depth to them. This clever approach solidified Taeyong and Jungwoo’s positions as pop culture influencers capable of drawing both laughter and admiration from their incredibly loyal fan base.
The duo even shared brief “fan-fiction-worthy” behind-the Scenes snippets onto social media leaving fans thirsting for more. What initially emerged as a lighthearted holiday tradition evolved into a mesmerizing display of acting acumen, highlighting an intriguing undercurrent to their usual charismatic stage presence
Ultimately, it was the combination of precision costume choices, meticulous execution, personal touch with character interpretation that made those ‘Twilight’-inspired Halloween looks such a triumphant success. It cemented Taeyong and Jungwoo’s status not just as musicians but compelling performers capable of seamlessly sliding into various personas – much like characters in their favorite fantasy realms. And for NCTzens? There were even whispers – jokes or hopes? -of future collaborative “fantasy universe” concepts…