[talk] Im Yoon-ah, selected as ambassador for Italian fashion brand “Excited and looking forward to it”

Singer and actress Im Yoon-ah, who was selected as the ambassador for Italian fashion brand 'Maison Valentino'. Photo: Valentino © Kyunghyang Shinmun

Actress Im Yoon-ah has been selected as an ambassador for an Italian fashion brand.

On the 17th, Italian luxury haute couture house 'Maison Valentino' announced that it had selected Korean singer and actress Im Yoon-ah as the house brand's ambassador.

Debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation in 2007, Im Yoon-ah has had an impressive career in the Korean entertainment industry since her debut.

Singer and actress Im Yoon-ah, who was selected as the ambassador for Italian fashion brand 'Maison Valentino'. Photo: Valentino © Kyunghyang Shinmun

In addition to his many achievements as a singer, he also gained popularity through his works in the dramas 'Big Mouth' and 'Kingderland' and the movies 'Cooperation' and 'Exit'.

In addition, we have taken the lead in sharing through various social contribution efforts and charity activities.

Im Yoon-ah said, “I am very excited to be working as an official ambassador. I am excited and looking forward to working with the brand on various activities at a time when I can’t wait to see the unique harmony that will be created by Valentino, which has been creating unique beauty for decades, and the new creative director Alessandro Michele.”

Singer and actress Im Yoon-ah, who was selected as the ambassador for Italian fashion brand 'Maison Valentino'. Photo: Valentino © Kyunghyang Shinmun

He said, “I have already attended the 2025 Spring/Summer season collection fashion show and was able to experience the unique harmony of elegance, beauty, and modern sensibility that is embedded throughout the design.”

Im Yoon-ah has already begun her ambassadorial journey by attending Alessandro Michele's first runway show, the 2025 Spring/Summer 'Valentino Fabion des Folies' fashion show, held in Paris, France on September 29th, and is scheduled to attend various events.