11 Of The Hottest Korean Actors In Their Best Magazine Covers To Date—Compiled!
We obviously can't get enough of these 'oppas'!
Apart from starring in hit-making movies and TV shows, our favorite K-drama actors have also been busy fronting global fashion magazines in dapper designer-on-designer looks. It’s possible that you’ve already seen them act as CEOs, investigators, military men, or even the most romantic boy-next-door but have you ever seen them almost modelesque or better yet, muses for luxury brands? We bet you already have! We delve deeper into their most iconic magazine covers and fashion features right here. See these actors shine in their high fashion personas from global magazines. We give you Hyun Bin for Esquire Korea, Park Seo-joon for Vogue Taiwan, Lee Min-ho for Dazed Korea, and more on the gallery down below. Take time and indulge in their most handsome and stylish looks yet.
While you’re at it, do check out what luxury brands they are currently endorsing right now. If you’re also curious to see what your favorite K-drama actresses have been up to in the fashion world, read up on their current luxury brand ambassadorships as well.
K-Actors In Fashion Magazines
K-Actors In Fashion Magazines
Ji Chang-wook for 'Elle' Singapore (October 2020)
For his most recent magazine cover, Ji Chang-Wook graced a double magazine cover for 'Elle' Singapore where he showed both a city bad boy feel and a warmer look.
Photo Credit: Photo from Elle Singapore
Ji Chang-wook for 'Esquire' Hong Kong (September 2019)
Print-on-print has never looked this good! Chang-wook wore a houndstooth-esque print for the cover of 'Esquire' Hong Kong late last year in time for his then drama debut for ‘Melting Me Softly’.
Photo Credit: Photo from Esquire Hong Kong
Ji Chang-wook for 'Marie Claire' (June 2019)
For his comeback from the military, Chang-wook oozed with charisma for 'Marie Claire'. Shot at the sunny outskirts of Okinawa, Chang-wook looked visually re-energized after his mandatory military service. This photo of him in a baby blue suit paired with a graphic tee is our favorite!
Photo Credit: Photo from Marie Claire
Gong Yoo for 'Harper’s Bazaar' China (February 2018)
It’s no surprise that Gong Yoo’s acting and style influence reached the shores of 'Harper’s Bazaar' China. Dressed in nothing else but white, Gong Yoo looked every bit the standout that he is!
Photo Credit: Photo from Harper's Bazaar China
Gong Yoo for 'Esquire' Korea (June 2017)
Sun-drenched at the Lombok Beach in Indonesia, Gong Yoo precisely looks like the ‘oppa’ of our dreams in the June 2017 cover of 'Esquire' Korea. The rich terracotta suit ensemble complemented the beach’s misty and overexposed skyline, a scene straight out of a melodramatic film!
Photo Credit: Photo from Esquire Korea
Gong Yoo for 'Marie Claire' Korea (July 2016)
Gong Yoo’s shoot for 'Marie Claire' Korea was filled with the same action star angst he had in ‘Train To Busan’. Filled with cool toned printed shirts, sweaters, vests, and denim, the shoot perfectly displayed the calm before the storm.
Photo Credit: Photo from Marie Claire Korea
Kang Ha-neul for 'Arena Homme' Korea (December 2019)
For last year’s special holiday issue, Kang Ha-neul sported looks from the exclusive Disney x Gucci collection with leather bags and shirts embossed with Disney’s Mickey Mouse.
Photo Credit: Photo from Arena Homme Korea
Kang Ha-neul for 'Esquire' Korea (February 2020)
Kang Ha-neul displayed his lounge time outfits in the February 2020 issue of 'Esquire Korea’. Sweats, hoodies, and shirts were carefully styled to match Ha-neul’s buzzing streetwear style.
Photo Credit: Photo from Esquire Korea
Kana Ha-neul for 'Grazia' Korea (August 2017)
For the August 2017 cover of 'Grazia Korea’, Ha-neul hanged out in abstract short-sleeved buttondowns, worn down denim, and fedora hats. It’s like summer never left after this cover shoot!
Photo Credit: Photo from Grazia Korea
Kim Soo-hyun for 'W' Korea (August 2017)
Kim Soo-hyun’s cover for 'W' Korea is just as special as his comeback film ‘Real’. Soo-hyun sported tonal blues, denim, and sneakers for this shoot.
Photo Credit: Photo from W Korea
Kim Soo-hyun for 'Elle' Korea (March 2020)
Soo-hyun’s most recent magazine cover is filled with sprightly colored suits and groovy pairs of sneakers. As per usual he looked like a sight to see!
Photo Credit: Photo from Elle Korea
Kim Soo-hyun for 'M' Magazine (August 2017)
For 'M' Magazine, Soo-hyun stepped out of his comfort zone and sported about three standout suit & tie ensembles. It’s as if he is really meant to become a 'hallyu' star!
Photo Credit: Photo from M Magazine
Lee Jong-suk for 'Esquire' Korea (November 2017)
Lee Jong-suk displayed his retro cool all over 'Esquire' Korea. Sporting YSL pieces from head-to-toe, Jong-suk easily looked like an early 90s model on each layout.
Photo Credit: Photo from Esquire Korea
Lee Jong-suk for '1st Look' (February 2019)
Jong-suk is the epitome of a K-drama leading man especially whenever he’s in a plain black crew neck shirt and a plaid blazer.
Photo Credit: Photo from 1st Look
Lee Jong-suk for 'W' Korea (August 2016)
Redefining gothic and men’s fashion at the same time, Jong-suk looked badass with an oversized leather jacket, ankle-length skirt, red socks, and black leather dress shoes for the August 2016 cover of 'W' Korea.
Photo Credit: Photo from W Korea
Yoo Ah-in for 'Dazed' Korea (September 2019)
Always an eccentric force in the K-drama and fashion industry, Yoo Ah-in is never one to back out from bold and out-of-this-world ensembles. His cover for 'Dazed' Korea will clearly prove our claim.
Photo Credit: Photo from Dazed Korea
Yoo Ah-in for 'T Magazine' China (November 2018)
Ah-in made a number of art and design references for 'T' China’s November 2018 issue. Apart from his impressive creative direction for this shoot, Ah-in was keen enough to include designer pieces and everyday objects in his layouts.
Photo Credit: Photo from T Magazine China
Yoo Ah-in for 'W' Korea (January 2017)
The color red took charge of Ah-in as he poses in his signature baggy silhouette with pieces from Burberry for the cover of 'W' Korea.
Photo Credit: Photo from W Korea
Nam Joo-hyuk 'GQ' Korea (November 2020)
Nam Joo-hyuk’s model roots were showing as he posed for a number of looks for his most recent magazine cover with 'GQ' Korea. From Dior suits, scarves, sweaters, and even down to the Dior ‘Sauvage’ scent, Joo-hyuk looked phenomenal in every look.
Photo Credit: Photo from GQ Korea
Nam Joo-hyuk for 'Esquire' Korea (June 2020)
Joo-hyuk’s vintage-themed cover for 'Esquire' Korea speaks volumes as he dons a mix of retro prints, patterns, classic and vintage cuts, and more.
Photo Credit: Photo from Esquire Korea
Nam Joo-hyuk Elle Korea (July 2016)
Looking like a man fresh out of an after party in Seoul, Joo-hyuk looked stylishly worn down with his Gucci bomber, white buttondown, denim jeans, and leather sandals for 'Elle' Korea.
Photo Credit: Photo from Elle Korea
Park Bo-gum for Vogue Korea (July 2020)
Park Bo-gum in 'Vogue' sporting Louis Vuitton is seriously a deadly trio. Shot in Changdeokgung Palace, this campaign successfully gave off the old-world luxury-gone-street vibe.
Photo Credit: Photo from Vogue Korea
Park Bo-gum for 'Men’s Uno' Hong Kong (August 2020)
Bo-gum looks irresistibly swoon-worthy for 'Men’s Uno' Hong Kong. We’re declaring every cover iconic only if Bo-gum’s starring in it!
Photo Credit: Photo from Men's Uno Hong Kong
Park Bo-gum for 'Elle' Korea (September 2016)
Even with the most serious looks like this grey striped buttondown and shorts set, Bo-gum never fails to look effortlessly high fashion.
Photo Credit: Photo from Elle Korea
Lee Min-ho for 'Dazed' Korea (January 2020)
Fit for a modern-day king, Lee Min-ho starred in 'Dazed' Korea’s first cover for 2020 with an entire line-up of luxury wool coats, trousers, and silk scarves. What a timely cover right before ‘The King: Eternal Monarch’ was released this year!
Photo Credit: Photo from Dazed Korea
Lee Min-ho for 'L’Officiel Hommes' (September 2019)
Min-ho’s 'L’Officiel Hommes' cover is considered special up to this day because it paved way for his comeback in the K-drama industry. After a brief break from the small screen, Min-ho came back in style as he poses with the luxurious Cartier Juste One Clout jewelry collection for this cover.
Photo Credit: Photo from L'Officiel Hommes
Lee Min-ho 'Men’s Uno' Taiwan (June 2017)
At the height of the comeback of logo-centric fashion pieces, Min-ho posed for 'Men’s Uno' Taiwan in a printed silk shirt from Louis Vuitton.
Photo Credit: Photo from Men's Uno Taiwan
Park Seo-joon for 'T' Magazine Singapore (May 2020)
On the topic of sustainability and taking menswear fashion further, PSJ fronts 'T' Singapore’s June 2020 issue earlier this year. Apart from his dapper suit & tie ensembles, PSJ wore funky colored blazers and denim including the most micro denim bermuda shorts ever!
Photo Credit: Photo from T Magazine Singapore
Park Seo-Soon for 'Esquire' Korea (May 2020)
PSJ graced the cover of 'Esquire' Korea in May 2020 with pieces from Mont Blanc. His viral post-chestnut hair was paraded across the entire magazine as he wore warm neutrals, denim, and of course the coveted Mont Blanc timepieces and leather goods.
Photo Credit: Photo from Esquire Korea
Park Seo-joon for 'Vogue' Taiwan (April 2019)
PSJ’s tall frame was greatly highlighted during his exclusive 'Vogue' Taiwan cover from April last year. He donned a white Louis Vuitton leather harness on top of his white on white power suit. This cover truly marked his slow and steady rise in the K-drama industry.
Photo Credit: Photo from Vogue Taiwan
Hyun Bin for 'Esquire' Hong Kong (March 2017)
Hyun Bin admittedly said in his interview with 'Esquire' Hong Kong that his passion for acting and fashion is growing stronger than ever. Wearing a kingly shoulder piece on top of his avant-garde buttondown, Hyun Bin definitely proved his point on this one.
Photo Credit: Photo from Esquire Hong Kong
Hyun Bin for 'Vogue' Korea (August 2018)
For their first stint together as a couple in ‘The Negotiation’, Hyun Bin together with Son Ye-jin had their first photoshoot for 'Vogue' Korea back in August 2018. It would be an understatement to say that both of them are match made in fashion and in heaven.
Photo Credit: Photo from Vogue Korea
Hyun Bin for 'W' Korea (May 2014)
Seeing Hyun Bin sport a suede neutral shirt while he’s riding a horse still hits different even after six years since this cover was released. For 'W' Korea’s May 2014 issue, Hyun Bin took our breathe away as he posed as our true knight in shining armor.
Photo Credit: Photo from W Korea
