"A Satisfying Shoot, One I’ll Remember" BTS’s Jung Kook Graces Special Edition Cover of Harper’s BAZAAR September Issue, 20-Page Exclusive Feature — Record-Breaking Pre-Orders Since Announcement

Harper’s BAZAAR, the international fashion magazine that empowers women (published by Hearst Fujin Kaho, Inc., headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Nicola Froquet), will release a special edition of its September 2026 issue on Friday, July 17, 2026, featuring BTS’s Jung Kook on the cover.

The issue features a stunning 20-page exclusive photo story and interview, radiating an overwhelming presence. This is Jung Kook’s first appearance in Harper’s BAZAAR, and the feature has already generated significant buzz both domestically and internationally. The upcoming September special edition has recorded astonishing pre-order numbers since its announcement, making it one of the most anticipated issues of the year.

※ Cover and feature pages are reprinted excerpts from Harper’s BAZAAR KOREA’s June issue.

※ The only difference between the special and regular September editions is the cover; the interior content is identical.

Photograph: Yoon Jiyong

"That moment when I feel most alive" — Jung Kook’s current mindset revealed in an exclusive interview

Amid the tight schedule of BTS’s large-scale world tour "BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG," which launched in April this year and marks their first in four years, a rare photoshoot and exclusive interview were successfully conducted. In the interview, Jung Kook speaks candidly about the behind-the-scenes of his album "ARIRANG," shares his personal philosophy on effort, and expresses his genuine emotions ahead of reuniting with ARMYs worldwide: "I’m staying up at night with a heart-pounding excitement." He also reflects on the photoshoot, calling it "one of the most satisfying shoots for me, one I’ll remember for a long time." The exquisite photo story is a must-see.

"The moment I feel most like myself is when I’m on stage, singing and dancing to the voices from the audience. Even when I’m drenched in sweat and my throat is hoarse… it’s precisely in those moments that I feel most alive." — Excerpt from the magazine’s exclusive interview

The magazine delivers these exclusive words and visuals in a substantial 20-page feature.

Additional Contents in Harper’s BAZAAR September Issue: Jung Kook Special Edition

· Bound by Sisterhood

· Exploring the World Through These Shoes and Bags

· Nude-Free Makeup for Fall/Winter Fashion

· Becoming More Beautiful Through Kissing

· The Mechanism of Happiness: Letting Go of Anxiety

· What Two Skirt Lengths Tell Us

· To a Theater Without a Script: Humans and Nature as One Continuous World

· The Music That Symbolizes "Beauty" for the Two of Them

· The "Miracle of Fashion History" Engraved Across 400 Pages

· Lucy Lee’s Tableware Bridging East and West

· Discovering Oases of Silence in London’s Street Corners

… and more

Harper’s BAZAAR September Issue Supplement: Jung Kook Special Edition

[Release Date] Friday, July 17, 2026

[Price] ¥800 (tax included)

[Where to Buy] Nationwide bookstores including online retailers, ELLE SHOP, and the Harper’s BAZAAR Amazon Store

About Harper’s BAZAAR

First published in New York in 1867, Harper’s BAZAAR is the longest-running fashion magazine in existence. Having launched countless talents and created numerous legends, it is now published in 30 countries and regions worldwide. The Japanese edition, carrying forward this legacy, delivers luxurious fashion that enriches the soul, culture that stimulates sensibility and intellect, and essential lifestyle elements for women of all generations, through innovative visuals and engaging text. The magazine also presents empowering projects and features, focusing on diversity, gender, and sustainability, encouraging readers to think and act together for a better tomorrow. Empowering women who move society —

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About Hearst Fujin Kaho, Inc. and Hearst Digital Japan

Hearst Fujin Kaho, Inc. is part of Hearst, a global company headquartered in the U.S. that operates information, service, and media businesses in 40 countries. Hearst Digital Japan Co., Ltd., established in 2016 as a 100% subsidiary of Hearst Fujin Kaho, Inc., drives digital business expansion. The company publishes and operates numerous digital media platforms and magazines centered on titles such as "Fujin Gahō" (founded in 1905), "ELLE (Elle)", "25ans (Vingt-cinq ans)", "Harper’s BAZAAR", and "Esquire". Its e-commerce ventures, including "ELLE SHOP", have become key revenue streams. In recent years, the company has launched "HEARST made", offering comprehensive marketing support for client companies, and "HEARST Data Solutions", providing data-driven brand marketing support, integrating digital and data capabilities with its content expertise. It also holds ISO14001 certification and practices sustainability-conscious management.