Magazines featuring BTS member Jungkook on the cover have dominated bestseller charts, showcasing his exceptional popularity and influence.
On the morning of December 15, nine different cover versions of the January 2026 issue of fashion magazine ELLE featuring Jungkook were unveiled, triggering an explosive response. As soon as domestic pre-orders opened, the magazine surged across the real-time bestseller rankings on YES24, occupying No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 in the magazine category.
On Aladin, Jungkook’s ELLE covers claimed No. 1 through No. 9 in the real-time magazine bestseller chart, demonstrating an overwhelming sweep. In addition, the nine-cover set ranked No. 1 in the Hobbies/Practical Books/Magazines/Comics category on Gmarket.
The ELLE magazine featuring Jungkook achieved No. 1 bestseller status across all major Korean online bookstores, including YES24, Aladin, and Gmarket, proving its explosive sales power. Earlier this month, the Rolling Stone magazine issue featuring Jungkook also topped the No. 1 bestseller spot in the Entertainment category on Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce platform, and ranked No. 1 in the Foreign Language Books category on YES24, further highlighting Jungkook’s immense popularity and global impact.
Written by Mun Wan Sik
Translated by Lee So Yun
