Hongjoong, the captain of the group ATEEZ, revealed his unique fashion worldview, fully demonstrating his status as a "global fashionista."

In an interview video previously released through the ELLE Korea YouTube channel, Hongjoong shared behind-the-scenes stories from a photo shoot along with his deep thoughts on fashion.

For the shoot that day, Hongjoong created a sexy atmosphere mixed with decadence through matte hair styling and makeup emphasizing the cheeks. In the interview, he remarked, "Lately, I've fallen for subtle colors that are hard to define with just one word," and raised expectations by adding that the current album is also full of summer's refreshment and excitement.

The key keyword Hongjoong picked for his fashion is 'unbalance.' He explained, "When I wear flashy clothes, I prefer to wear a plain hat or skip accessories altogether to create an unbalanced look." He added that constantly challenging items that others might not wear is a joy of his styling.

Known as a collector of accessories like glasses, sunglasses, and hats, he enjoys shopping even during tours and showed his passion for fashion by using his personal collection for album jacket shoots. He also shared a lighthearted episode where his members would joke, "Are you an employee of this brand?" because he constantly recommends clothes to them while shopping.

His fashion, as spectacular as ATEEZ's intense performances on stage, is always at the center of attention. His daring fashion challenges and philosophy that continue backstage make the colors Hongjoong possesses as an artist even more vivid.

Fans reacted enthusiastically to Hongjoong's interview, saying, "It's cool that he has his own firm style," "He's so cute recommending clothes to the members," and "This pictorial concept suits him perfectly."