BTS's Jungkook displays bold masculinity in Harper's BAZAAR Korea cover, sharing insights on his photoshoot and world tour excitement.
May/11/2026 15:22
Jungkook of BTS displayed wild masculinity. On the 11th, fashion magazine 'Harper's BAZAAR Korea' released the cover of the June issue featuring Jungkook's overwhelming visuals. Among the six types of covers released, Jungkook showed a bold appearance, exuding a different charm and unique atmosphere that captivated attention. Especially, with the concept of an 'extraordinary daily life' like that of a quirky star spending time in unusual ways at home, his confident gaze, relaxed poses, and modern, sophisticated style harmonized to attract attention. In a subsequent interview, Jungkook shared, 'I liked the atmosphere, time, and pace of the shoot. I originally struggled a bit with gravure shoots and wasn’t used to it. However, this shoot remains a fun memory in my heart.' Regarding the ongoing world tour, he said, 'It was a concert after a long time, and since there was a process of pouring my heart into preparation, I didn’t have any special tension or worries, but for a brief moment, I felt like I entered another world. Now, as I’m busy touring and thinking about meeting audiences around the world, my heart races to the point I can’t sleep at night. Certainly, when I hear the cheers of the audience while dancing and singing on stage, that’s when I feel most like myself. When my throat hurts, sweat pours out, and it gets chaotic, that’s when I feel most 'alive.' Also, Jungkook has been selected as the first Korean singer to be the protagonist in American children's books, and he surpassed 20.4 million followers on Instagram just nine months after opening his account.
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