
BOYNEXTDOOR's Sungho & Taesan Illuminate 'Cosmopolitan' January Cover with Youthful Charm
K-pop sensation BOYNEXTDOOR members Sungho and Taesan have landed the highly anticipated January 2026 cover of 'Cosmopolitan' magazine, captivating fans with their striking visuals and trendy style.
Released on the 15th, three of the five cover versions showcase the duo embodying the concept of 'youth sharing the values of music and youth.' This marks BOYNEXTDOOR's first-ever unit photoshoot, highlighting the members' dazzling appearances. In their individual shots, Sungho exudes a cheerful and playful vibe, while Taesan captivates with his intense gaze and chic charisma. Their collaborative photos radiate a hip, urban aesthetic that's sure to turn heads.
In a joint interview with the magazine, Sungho and Taesan shared their excitement. "It was our first time doing a photoshoot as a unit, so it felt fresh and enjoyable. We're proud because the results turned out beautifully," they commented.
Reflecting on the past year, they added, "2025 was a year where we received unexpected love and attention. Thanks to that, we feel we're moving in a positive direction." They also expressed their ambition, stating, "It's a great fortune to be promoting as BOYNEXTDOOR during this golden age of K-pop. Our dream is to become 'artists who represent a generation,' and as long as there are fans who love our music, we will continue to pursue this dream."
Looking ahead, they conveyed their hopes for the future. "As always, we plan to release great albums for our fans, ONEDOOR. We are working hard to show completely different sides of ourselves. We hope 2026 becomes a year where we can look back on our activities on the last day and feel they were successful."
Fans can find more photos and the full interview in the January issue of 'Cosmopolitan' and on its official website and social media channels.
Meanwhile, BOYNEXTDOOR has been dominating year-end charts. Their early release 'Only if I LOVE YOU' ranked 7th on Apple Music Korea's 'Top 100: Global' for the year, the highest among all boy groups. They also secured the 10th position in the K-pop category of Amazon Music US's 'Best of 2025,' the top ranking for K-pop artists debuting around the same time. Their popularity was further evidenced by their inclusion in Spotify Korea's 'Top Tracks of 2025' in their year-end 'Wrapped' compilation.
Netizens are buzzing with excitement, with comments like "Sungho and Taesan's unit combo is insane! Their visuals are unreal," "I immediately pre-ordered the magazine after seeing the Cosmopolitan cover," and "Looking forward to BOYNEXTDOOR's activities in 2026!"