On June 27th, Snow Man’s Raul turned 21 and celebrated in a big way. During a live Instagram stream, he revealed that he has signed with the Paris-based modeling agency, BANANAS MODELS. This announcement served as a special birthday surprise while he was in Paris.

Raul shared, "It’s an unusual path. I’m currently an idol with STARTO ENTERTAINMENT and have now signed with a Paris modeling agency. I wanted to explain how this happened."

Raul expressed his passion for modeling, saying, "Modeling is incredibly fun and makes me feel like a professional." He admitted that achieving his goal of walking in Paris Fashion Week was challenging. "I auditioned for 20 to 30 agencies and faced a lot of rejections, but finally, one agency accepted me. It was really tough," he confessed.

To reassure his fans, Raul clarified, "I saw comments asking if I was leaving Snow Man, but there’s no way that’s happening. My aim to walk in Paris Fashion Week is just another exciting challenge within my idol career." He emphasized his commitment to balancing both his idol and modeling careers.

Raul’s Snow Man group members have been very supportive of his new endeavor. "They understood and encouraged me, saying, 'Go for it.' It made me really happy," Raul said with a bright smile.

With his unique dual career path, Raul is set to make waves both on stage and on the runway, showcasing his versatility and determination.