aespa’s GISELLE appears on the cover of CLASSY.’s October 2026 issue, with an eight-page feature and long interview.
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aespa’s GISELLE appeared on the cover of the regular edition of the women’s fashion magazine CLASSY.’s October 2026 issue, which goes on sale on August 28. aespa has attracted attention from around the world with its one-of-a-kind worldview and music, and overwhelming performances. GISELLE, who is active on the world stage as a member of aespa, made her first appearance in CLASSY. and graced the cover. It is about three years since an aespa member appeared on the cover of a Japanese magazine. While being an artist who continues to run at the forefront on the world stage, GISELLE is also 25 years old, the same age as the CLASSY. generation. In this issue of CLASSY., the magazine gets close to her true self and her current position, which cannot be known only from her glamorous stage performances. The magazine features an eight-page spread with a fashion shoot and a long interview with GISELLE. It covers her approach to work, values, view of her career, sense of self, and thoughts about the future... What is she thinking now, at 25, and what kind of future does she envision, as she continues to take on challenges across borders and languages? Even as a world-class artist, there are surprising glimpses of her true self and down-to-earth words as a woman facing work and life. Attention is drawn to GISELLE’s real words, which readers of CLASSY. can relate to because they are the same generation. ■Release information CLASSY. October 2026 issue <regular edition> On sale Friday, August 28, 2026 Amazon Seven Net Shopping Rakuten Books ■Related link CLASSY. official website ■Release information CLASSY. October 2026 issue <regular edition> On sale Friday, August 28, 2026 Amazon Seven Net Shopping Rakuten Books ■Related link CLASSY. official website
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