
BTS's Jungkook has graced the global cover of the American pop culture magazine Rolling Stone. Jungkook was selected as the main feature of a global special jointly conducted by Rolling Stone editions in Korea, the UK, Japan, France, India, Brazil, the Philippines, and China. This cover will be published in print by Rolling Stone Korea, UK, and Japan, while the other five countries will release digital editions. Additionally, an interview conducted jointly by all eight countries will be included.
Jungkook appears on the cover wearing an oversized suit jacket and pants revealing the Calvin Klein logo. His upper body emphasizes his abdominal muscles, and his distinct facial features and natural hairstyle create a dreamy mood. Rolling Stone covers have featured artists who have had a significant impact on the history of world music, including Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, Bruno Mars, and The Weeknd.
Jungkook is the first Korean male singer in Rolling Stone's history to be named on the list of the "200 Greatest Singers of All Time." His first solo album, GOLDEN, was included in Rolling Stone's "Best Music of 2023" list. These achievements have contributed to solidifying Jungkook's position as a global superstar.
Jungkook was selected as the first K-pop solo artist to grace the cover of Rolling Stone UK. This is the first collaborative project introduced in the UK, further highlighting Jungkook's global status. According to Rolling Stone Japan, Jungkook was chosen as the first subject of the joint collaboration project among Korea, the UK, and Japan.
This cover reinterprets the outfit Jungkook wore when he attended New York Fashion Week as a Calvin Klein ambassador, drawing great interest from fans in his style. Jungkook wore a Calvin Klein One Charm necklace, a Barkley collar-lace jacket, Collins pants, and CK print boxers. Fans cheered on social media, emphasizing Jungkook's influence as a global icon.
Jungkook's Rolling Stone cover marks a new milestone as a K-pop solo artist. Fans noted that Jungkook leads the collaboration among Korea, the UK, and Japan, extending to India, France, Brazil, the Philippines, and China. This once again confirms Jungkook's status in the global music market.
Jungkook's cover is scheduled for final release on December 8, with teaser images currently available. The teaser images reinterpret the outfit Jungkook wore at the New York fashion show, and fans responded enthusiastically to his sexy style. Through this cover, Jungkook is writing a new chapter in K-pop history, and his global influence continues to expand.



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