BTS J-Hope graced the cover of fashion magazine Elle's December special edition. This pictorial captured J-Hope's confidence and presence in front of the camera wearing Louis Vuitton men's collection, as well as his buoyant rhythm and boundless energy.

An interview was conducted after the pictorial shoot. Through this year's first solo world tour , where he met audiences in a total of 16 cities, 33 performances, and about 520,000 attendees, he said, "At first I was very afraid whether I could lead such a big show alone, but seeing myself complete the stage in any situation gave me confidence. I also became convinced that I am most myself on stage. I plan to keep remembering this feeling."

Since J-Hope's first mixtape Hope World released in 2018 and through this year with 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)', 'MONA LISA' and 'Killin' It Girl (feat. GloRilla)', J-Hope, who has explored his musical direction in various ways, said, "I seem to be the type who only truly understands by meeting and experiencing things myself. I keep writing songs, trying to express them, feeling the reactions, and finding what suits me and what feels natural. In that process I feel my own color is becoming firmer and more refined. I plan to present more new attempts going forward."

Last summer, regarding BTS gathering together in Los Angeles to prepare a new album as a complete group, he expressed affection, saying, "It was the first time in a long while that we were all together, which brought back many memories, and we really had a healthy and good time. We also comfortably opened up about stories we hadn't shared before." He added, "I'm very much looking forward to next spring," raising expectations for full-group activities.

J-Hope's pictorial and interview can be found in Elle's December special edition and on Elle's website.

[Photo] Elle Korea

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