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SEVENTEEN's Mingyu will be featured on the cover of the Japanese lifestyle magazine anan. On August 27, 2024, the magazine released images of him, causing a fan frenzy. The issue's theme was "Sleep and Rejuvenation," and Mingyu captivated fans with his intense gaze and refreshing concept.
"Going insane," commented one fan.
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"Why isnt he mine????" an X user postulated.
"VERY DEMURE, VERY CLASSY," another X user commented.
Mingyu embraced a "sleeping beauty" concept for the magazine pictorial, with a photoshoot on a bed using a duvet as a prop. Fans quickly expressed their love for the refreshing and new concept.
"Love this concept so much," a fan said.
"Sleeping beauty indeed," another fan exclaimed on X.
However, CARATs expressed the floral concept to be their favorite wherein the Clap rapper was shot amidst colorful flowers wearing a plain black shirt.
"THESE FLOWER CONCEPT SHOTS ARE MY FAVE AND MY MAN LOOKS SO UNREAL," noted one fan.
"THE FLOWER PICS ARE SO PRETTY WTF," another fan expressed their satisfaction.
The magazine pictorial showcased various sides of SEVENTEEN's Mingyu. Some images include the singer-rapper adorning a simple black vest and pants in front of a plain blue background. Fans praised the singer for his model-like attitude and poses.
"He’s model coded," a fan commented.
"THEE KIM MINGYU POSE!!!!!!!!!" a CARAT praised.
More about SEVENTEEN's Mingyu
Kim Mingyu was born on April 6, 1997, in South Korea. He debuted in K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN as a rapper-singer under the Pledis Entertainment. Since its debut, the group has amassed a massive and dedicated audience. SEVENTEEN is considered a self-producing idol group with the majority of the members involved in songwriting, music production, and choreographing.
Since his debut, he has participated in the songwriting of over 45 songs. In 2021, Mingyu and his bandmate Wonwoo released Bittersweet, a digital single that also featured Saviour singer Lee Hi.
In 2022, he became the ambassador for the French cosmetic brand Lancôme. In 2023, he was announced as the global model for the South Korean skincare brand Innisfree. In March 2024, he was appointed as the local ambassador for the Italian luxury brand Bvlgari. Most recently, he was named the latest brand ambassador for Dior.
In August 2024, he was also revealed as the face of Calvin Klein Fall 2024 Campaign.
SEVENTEEN's Mingyu is scheduled to perform at Lollapalooza Berlin in early September with his group.
The recent issue of the magazine anan released on August 28, 2024, will also include an interview with the star.
