BTS member Jin is going viral as he fronts Elle Korea's August issue, unveiling a deeper, bolder charisma on the cover.
In this pictorial, the global ambassador for the Italian luxury brand Gucci channels the heat of a summer night with a restrained gaze and electrifying energy, amplifying his undeniable presence.
During the interview that followed the shoot, Jin opened up about the ongoing 'BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG'. Looking back on kicking off the world tour in Goyang, he said, "It poured so hard that day, and rain always leaves a strong impression on me. It was such a fun moment — one of those times you think, when else in life will I ever get drenched like that?"
When asked what music means to someone who has delivered comfort and joy to many over 13 years, Jin answered without hesitation, "Probably everything. I think music gave me the life I live now," revealing his deep affection for it. As for the word that best describes him, 'Jindapda' ('being Jin-like'), he added with a smile, "I think I'm someone who wants to live the way I want. Of course, I can't do everything."
Meanwhile, BTS are meeting fans through a European tour with their fifth full-length album 'Arirang' (ARIRANG). The tour starts in Madrid, Spain, and spans Brussels, Belgium; London, UK; Munich, Germany; and Paris, France, for a total of 10 shows.