Attention, Rio! The “Nobody Knows” singer, aka Shawn Mendes, has officially landed, and he’s bringing both sunshine and his seriously toned biceps with him. The 26-year-old heartthrob touched down at Galeão Airport on Thursday (September 19), and no, it wasn’t a regular landing—it was practically a slow-mo, runway model moment. Cue the fan frenzy! Because who wouldn’t scream for a guy who somehow makes airport sweatpants look like couture?
Wearing a grey tank top that screamed, “I lift things up and put them down,” and navy sweatpants that whispered, “But I also nap sometimes,” Shawn strutted through the airport in sneakers that were just trying to keep up with his casual coolness. His fans? Oh, they were there, forming a human sea of swoons and cellphone cameras.
Fast forward to the hotel, where Shawn wasted no time getting serious about not being serious. He peeled off that grey tank, revealing a physique so chiseled it probably inspires statues. Yes, the sun was shining, and Shawn’s abs were officially out to play. Dressed down in just a pair of shorts (the less fabric, the better, apparently), he strolled poolside with friends, making Vitamin D jealous of how much attention he was getting.
And as if his sunbathing wasn’t already headline-worthy, let’s not forget the reason he’s actually here: to ROCK at Rock in Rio this Sunday, September 22! It’s one of his first live shows in years, but don’t worry, his vocal cords have been doing pushups too. Just like his abs.
Oh, and speaking of things to look forward to, he’s got a self-titled new album dropping on October 18. Consider this his warm-up for the album release and probably the best excuse for him to soak up the sun—shirtless, obviously.
