Mingyu from SEVENTEEN showcases sporty charm on the cover of Allure Korea, discussing his album and recent achievements in an interview.
October/24/2025 17:25
Mingyu of SEVENTEEN showed a sporty charm and a side as a fashion icon. Today (24th), according to his agency Pledis Entertainment, Mingyu graced the cover of the November issue of fashion magazine 'Allure Korea'. Through this gravure shot with the Italian fashion brand 'MONCLER', he expressed a sporty charm on a snowy mountain. His gaze at the camera with snow on his nose evokes excitement for the new season. In another cut, his sharp and intense charisma captivates the viewer. In an interview accompanying the shoot, he candidly shared behind-the-scenes stories of the production of S.COUPS & Mingyu's 1st mini-album 'HYPE VIBES'. He said, 'It’s an album filled with everything I wanted to do,' and expressed his desire to not miss anything in the music, photos, or visuals he wanted to pursue. He mentioned that he and S.COUPS have similar tastes and enjoyed working together. He also revealed a special passion, stating, 'When you work hard for something, your pride is fulfilled. As long as I know I did my best, I won't be ashamed of myself.' Following the album's record-breaking initial sales, it achieved the highest ranking for a K-POP unit on the Billboard 200 (as of October 25). Mingyu's further gravure and interview can be found in the November issue of 'Allure Korea' and on their website and official social media. SEVENTEEN was recognized for their contributions to the global expansion of K-POP and the development of popular culture, receiving a presidential award at the '2025 Republic of Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards' held on the 23rd. They are enhancing their presence as a global top-tier artist with their 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN U.S.' across five cities in North America.
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![S.COUPS and Mingyu from SEVENTEEN will host 'CxM [DOUBLE UP] LIVE PARTY' in 5 cities, starting in Incheon from Jan 23-25.](https://cdn.livedoor.jp/kstyle/kstyle/e38e99ef8814cd3104ccfeee835f3911_WI.jpg)
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