On May 17 local time, YoonA attended the red carpet for the competition film "Garance" at the Cannes Film Festival, held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, delivering a graceful red carpet moment that drew attention from photographers and fans gathered along the Croisette.
She wore a romantic V-neck corset gown with a structured bodice and a flowing two-tier lace skirt designed by Melbourne-based KYHA Studios, priced at 7,485 USD (about 11.2 million KRW), and completed the look with long wavy hair and soft green gemstone jewelry that gave a fresh, elegant finish under the red carpet lights.
She completed the look with pieces from Qeelin's Wulu Link high jewelry collection from luxury brand Qeelin, including a necklace, earrings, and rings featuring green tourmaline stones surrounded by diamonds and pearls, designed in an intricate style that matched the soft tones of her gown.
According to AllKpop, this marked her second appearance at Cannes as global ambassador for Qeelin under the Kering Group, strengthening her presence in international fashion events and highlighting her role in global luxury campaigns.
Yoona stuns at the screening of ‘Garance’ during the 79th Cannes Film Festival.#HallyuForums #Hallyu #Yoona pic.twitter.com/l4IrQrS0LT
— Hallyu FORUMS (@hallyuforums) May 17, 2026
YoonA Earns Praise for 'Ethereal' Style
Han So-hee also attended the screening of "Garance," opting for a bold yet stylish contrast to YoonA's soft elegance.
She wore a cropped ruffled blazer paired with matching trousers and elevated the outfit with statement Boucheron jewelry, showing a sharper modern red carpet presence.
Social media users quickly praised YoonA's elegance, describing her as "ethereal" and "like a princess," while many fans highlighted her timeless beauty, soft styling, and calm presence that stood out among the Cannes crowd, ME reported.
The appearance also reinforced Cannes as a global fashion stage where luxury brands and stars meet, with YoonA's styling reflecting Qeelin's signature blend of modern elegance and cultural detail, while cameras along the red carpet captured her composed smile and slow movements as she greeted attendees.
The screening of "Garance" brought together international guests, and YoonA's arrival added star power to the event, with many attendees noting the calm, polished feel of her look that matched the film's prestigious setting.
YoonA was last seen in Netflix's "Bon Appétit," and "Your Majesty," while Han So-hee recently appeared in "Project Y" and is set to star in the live-action "Solo Leveling" adaptation alongside other rising Korean actors.
