Marie Claire magazine announced through its social media handle that BTS’s Yoongi (also known as Suga) will appear in the magazine’s May 2023 issue, performing his first solo cover outside of BTS activities. Notably, this coincides with Marie’s Claire’s 30th anniversary and Yoongi’s 30th birthday, which she celebrated on March 9, 2023.
Fans of the K-pop group took to social media to celebrate the news, with one fan reviving a long-standing joke on fandom by saying, “I’m suing Min Yoongi.”
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SUGA stunts on the cover of MARIE CLAIRE KOREA (May issue) #SUGAxMarieClaireKorea pic.twitter.com/3NsJaaVWw9
— Min Suga HQ⁷ (@MINSUGAHQ) April 10, 2023
“Marry Yoongi” is enough “I will sue Min Yoongi” pic.twitter.com/RpBsiydHGH
— My Cassano 🍂 (@filefilled) April 10, 2023
suga x marie claire will always deliver pic.twitter.com/yt65rMAzsM
— y♡. PEOPLE PT2 D-DAY 🎸 (@glossujims) April 10, 2023
That’s one very good looking guy!
SUGA by Marie Claire Korea #SUGAxMarieClaireKorea pic.twitter.com/edbFSQbRhx
— Honey 💙💛 (@yoonjiminiminis) April 10, 2023
I must have my copy 😭
SUGA by Marie Claire Korea #SUGAxMarieClaireKorea pic.twitter.com/jnidwfWnEh
— yoonreem is waiting for D-DAY 💃 (@yoongareem) April 10, 2023
On the cover, Yoongi wore a navy blue Valentino blazer with a simple white vest and purple neckpiece, showing off a Valentino tag.This pictorial was shot exclusively for Marie Claire. The shy and introverted members show off their bold and stylish avatars.
This solo cover is an important milestone for Yoongi, who was appointed Valentino’s official global ambassador earlier this year. Italian luxury brand creative his director Pier Paolo Piccioli welcomed Yoongi to the brand and praised Yoongi for his talent, energy and reliability. Yoongi also attended Valentino’s Spring 2023 haute couture show at the 2023 Paris Fashion Week.
Yoongi shared the cover on his personal Instagram account, which has garnered over 2.8 million likes, with fellow BTS rapper J-hope commenting “handsome” in Korean and a fire emoji.
Fans who are waiting for the release of “Marie Claire” in May 2023 are looking forward to seeing Yoongi’s bold and stylish appearance in the magazine’s exclusive pictorial.
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