DK and Vernon from SEVENTEEN featured on Allure Korea's April cover, showcasing their chemistry and passion for music and fans, CARAT.
March/18/2026 18:37
DK and Vernon of SEVENTEEN adorned the cover of a fashion magazine with a sensory aura. Fashion magazine 'Allure Korea' released the cover of the April issue featuring DK and Vernon on March 17. In the gravure, the two expressed the moments of free youth with intense and deep gazes. Their natural messy hairstyles and freckled makeup, along with a subtly floating dark sensibility, highlighted their unique energy. In an interview conducted alongside the gravure shoot, their chemistry and genuine affection for CARAT (SEVENTEEN's fans) were conveyed. DK revealed, 'I have worked with Vernon on my Chinese EP 'STARDUST'. The musicality and message we pursue align well.' Vernon added, '(DK) is someone who complements my shortcomings,' and expressed his desire to be that kind of person for DK, showcasing their strong friendship. When asked about the source of their energy as artists, Vernon stated, 'The desire to show good results that are different from others is my greatest motivation,' revealing his passion for production. DK mentioned, 'The greatest motivation is CARAT. It is because of the fans that I constantly feel the power to move forward.' More gravure and interviews with DK and Vernon can be seen in the April issue of 'Allure Korea' and on their website and official SNS. SEVENTEEN, to which DK and Vernon belong, will hold the 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN ASIA' at the Bulacan Sports Stadium in the Philippines on the 21st. They will then hold an encore concert at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on the 4th and 5th of next month, concluding their world tour that has spanned approximately seven months.
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