ATEEZ HONGJOONG graces the double cover of WWD Korea's November issue

ATEEZ's HONGJOONG has graced the double cover of the November issue of WWD Korea. This pictorial captures a much more comfortable and natural atmosphere instead of the powerful image he has shown on stage.

In the interview, HONGJOONG shared his determination ahead of ATEEZ's comeback, along with stories about his solo music, DJ activities, fashion tastes, and daily life. He expressed his feelings about the shoot, saying, "I felt so at ease during the shoot that I thought it would be okay to take off the captain's armband just for today."

With a new album release and comeback approaching, he expressed his desire to clearly show the team's color. As he has been expanding his range of activities, such as performing on DJ stages under the name 'NO1' recently, this pictorial can be read as a scene showing which direction HONGJOONG is looking toward as an artist. As the composition reveals music, fashion, and personal tastes together, curiosity about his future steps is expected to grow.

HONGJOONG also mentioned his preference for scents. Rather than defining himself with a single scent, he said he prefers a method of layering various scents depending on the situation and space, explaining that he regards scent as a medium that brings specific moments to mind. He also revealed that he is letting go of the pressure he imposed on himself and is spending time just for himself.

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