V Graces Vogue Japan's Digital Cover, Flaunts 'No Filter, No Edit' Confidence

BTS member V has been unveiled as the star of Vogue Japan's special digital cover for their January 2025 issue.

Released to commemorate his attendance at '2025 Vogue World: Hollywood,' the cover story draws inspiration from Hollywood icon James Dean, blending the worlds of cinema and fashion.

The accompanying video showcases V in a concept that marries classic cinematic vibes with modern minimalism, featuring shots of him leaning against a motorcycle and making a 'V' sign towards the camera.

Vogue Japan lauded V as "the first digital cover star to captivate the world with overwhelming charisma," praising his unique deep voice, rich expressiveness, delicate facial expressions, and inimitable aura.

Since his debut in 2013, V has forged a distinct path spanning both music and emotion. His 2023 solo album, 'Layover,' was noted for revealing his "quiet and profound inner beauty."

In an interview, V highlighted his greatest strength as "still loving to take photos," adhering to a personal "no filter, no edit" principle for his photography. This reflects his commitment to natural beauty and his confidence in his unfiltered appearance from any angle.

A photo curator who previously collaborated with BTS confirmed that V himself requested that his photos not be retouched, further emphasizing his unapologetic self-assurance.

Fans reacted enthusiastically, with comments like 'As expected of Kim Taehyung! He looks amazing no matter what he does,' 'Incredible confidence with no edits, Taehyung's photography skills are great too,' and 'The Vogue Japan cover is so cool!'