BTS member Jungkook has achieved another global milestone, taking center stage as the star of Rolling Stone’s international cover project — a massive collaboration across eight countries.
Rolling Stone confirmed Jungkook as the cover model for editions in Korea, the UK, Japan, France, India, Brazil, the Philippines, and China.
Among them, the Korea, UK, and Japan versions will be released as print editions, while the remaining regions will publish digital covers.
First-Ever Joint Collaboration Across Korea, UK, and Japan
According to Rolling Stone Japan, Jungkook is the first artist chosen for the magazine’s landmark joint project uniting the Korea, UK, and Japan editorial teams.
He also becomes the first K-pop solo artist ever to appear on the Rolling Stone UK cover — a major achievement that solidifies his place in global pop culture.
A Striking Visual Concept
In the cover shoot, Jungkook wears an oversized suit paired with Calvin Klein underwear, showcasing a bold and confident style. His defined abs, sculpted physique, and sharp features drew immediate attention, emphasizing his superstar charisma.
A Career of Global Recognition
Jungkook continues to build an extraordinary solo legacy:
- Named one of the “200 Greatest Singers of All Time” by Rolling Stone — the first Korean male singer on the list
- Solo album “GOLDEN” included in Rolling Stone’s Best Music of 2023
- Ranked No.1 on Billboard’s 2024 K-pop Artist 100
- Selected as one of Billboard’s “Best Pop Stars of 2023”
- Won three Billboard Music Awards as a soloist — the most among K-pop solo artists
- Double winner at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
- First and only Asian male artist to win People’s Choice Awards: Male Artist
- Featured in Gold House’s A100 honoring influential AAPI creators
- Four consecutive wins at Brazil’s BreakTudo Awards
With global magazine covers, historic awards, and unmatched influence, Jungkook continues to prove why fans are calling this moment a “Rolling Stone world tour” of his own.