BTS Jimin Vogue Korea February 2026 Official Magazine - English Translation
Want to read the full interview?👉Get the BTS Jimin Vogue Korea February 2026 Official Magazine here A particularly welcome man is invited. Fully in bloom, ready to embrace...
Want to read the full interview?
👉Get the BTS Jimin Vogue Korea February 2026 Official Magazine here
A particularly welcome man is invited. Fully in bloom, ready to embrace a new season in its entirety, Jimin draws in a new landscape with an irresistibly rich and fresh scent.
“In every aspect of myself, there’s an unavoidable indecisiveness that’s developed over time. It’s something that constantly gets in my way. I want to be a clearer, more decisive person, but it’s not as easy as simply making up my mind. Still, this year, I want to try changing. I want to become someone who expresses their own opinions honestly.” — Jimin
Between the lines of Jimin’s calm confessions about his current convictions and tastes, his excitement about returning as BTS quietly spills through. Capturing this moment—Jimin standing on stage as part of the complete number seven—might require more than seven covers of Vogue.Editor RYU GA YEONG
Q. This is your first pictorial since being discharged, and you’re doing it with Vogue. Three years ago, when you were preparing to release your first solo album FACE, you were filled with both excitement and fear about navigating the journey alone. What has completely changed about you since then, and what has remained the same? To be honest, it might even be hard to tell.
JIMIN: (Laughs) I don’t think I’ve changed that much outwardly. But compared to back then, I find myself thinking more often about my mindset and what I truly want to do.
Q. You’ve been meeting fans frequently through live broadcasts with the members. Both BTS and ARMY seem to be eagerly anticipating the full-group comeback announced for March 20. In one live stream, you said, “This is BTS’s prime.”
JIMIN: I meant it in terms of our physical age. But as you said, if people can call this era our prime through our new album, that would be more than enough for me.
Q. Was there a key question that stood out to you during the process of making the new album?
JIMIN: I kept asking myself, “What does BTS truly look like?” I’ve always thought about that, but this group album will show those 고민—those traces of contemplation—more clearly than before. That might actually make it feel new.
Q. Through FACE, you confronted many sides of yourself, and with your second solo album MUSE, you rediscovered the people and the world that inspire you. Did these albums lead you to any new goals? And did they influence how you approached the group’s music?
JIMIN: Actually, while working on this group album, I received an incredible amount of new inspiration. It made me want to create even better music with my own hands. I don’t know exactly which direction it will take, but I hope people look forward to it.
Q. With “Like Crazy,” you became the first Korean solo artist—after your group—to top the Billboard Hot 100. You’ve achieved both critical success and massive public support. What is your primary goal when making music?
JIMIN: Through my solo activities, I realized just how many people support me. Wanting to give them a greater gift through my music made me feel that I needed to be even clearer about what I want to express. It became a turning point where my goal was to create albums deeply infused with my own story—down to the genre, the melody, and even a single line of lyrics.
Q. In the variety series Are You Sure?! Season 2 with Jungkook, when asked what you want to do most right now, you said, “I want to do BTS. I’ve piled up the firewood, but the furnace has aged a bit.” Ahead of this exciting challenge, what are you training most intensely right now?
JIMIN: I’m focusing on exercises my body truly needs, because health comes first. To prevent my body from breaking down all at once, I’m also doing rehabilitation treatments proactively.
Q. Jimin’s art often feels like it begins with the body. Has your attitude toward dance and your physicality changed over time? Is there a sense that has become more important than before?
JIMIN: My passion for dance hasn’t faded, but at some point, the time I invest in it started to decrease. That may be a natural change, but I’m working hard to rediscover the sensations I had in the beginning.
Q. In this long-awaited Vogue shoot, you radiated a fresh and gentle energy with Dior. Your signature youthful charm—both pure and unconventional—seems to align beautifully with the new Dior.
JIMIN: I love beauty that comes together when a clean overall mood is accented with refined details. I’m grateful to Dior for being a partner that helps me express that. Dior has always been beautiful, but since Jonathan Anderson became creative director, it feels like classic elegance has been layered with a new color. It makes me even more excited for what’s ahead.
Q. Fashion is a way of expressing one’s values. As an artist, what kind of identity do you hope your fashion represents?
JIMIN: Similar to what I mentioned earlier, rather than declaring “this is what’s cool,” I prefer a restrained elegance—something subtly felt. If honesty can exist naturally within that, even better.
Q. Are there colors, materials, or silhouettes you’ve been gravitating toward lately?
JIMIN: I’ve always loved monochrome, but recently I’ve been trying brighter tones. As for materials, I still prefer fabrics that feel comfortable against the skin.
Q. You’ve stood on countless stages, and many new opportunities still await you. Do you have a personal way of staying comfortable and natural in unfamiliar environments?
JIMIN: Honestly, I still struggle with that. I get tense easily and don’t always know how to fully relax. If someone has a good tip, I’d love to hear it. (Laughs)
Q. It’s been 12 years since your debut. The BTS members often say, “I exist because the team exists.” Have you felt the weight of those words recently?
JIMIN: I feel it all the time. From ordinary moments like being at home or eating a meal, to the intense moments of creating the music I dream of—it’s always there. Everything I enjoy now comes from BTS and from ARMY, and I try never to forget that.
Q. You’ve received dreamlike love while remaining true to yourself, without faltering too much. Is there any part of yourself you’d like to change as you enter 2026?
JIMIN: As I said earlier, there’s an unavoidable indecisiveness in me that persists in every area of my life. I want to be a clearer person, but it’s not easy. Still, this year, I really want to change—to become someone who expresses their own opinions honestly.
