Kim Taehyung, aka V of BTS, once again demonstrates his selling power.
W Korea recently unveiled Taehyung as the cover star for its September issue, releasing six stunning covers that showcase his magnetic allure and versatility as a model.
The photos feature a variety of looks from CELINE’s Printemps Spring 2026 collection.
The announcement—marking Taehyung’s first magazine cover since completing military service—sent ripples through both Korean and international markets, immediately dominating bestseller charts across major retailers.
🎉Congratulations! Within 24 hrs of unveiling of #VxWKorea covers, it is Bestseller & #1 across most Korean platforms, #1 All-Kill Japanese stores.
TAEHYUNG FOR W KOREA #VCELINEAMBASSADOR pic.twitter.com/iMi5WLsfJU
— Taehyung India FB | •◡• (@Taehyung_india_) August 8, 2025
In Japan, Taehyung reigned supreme on two of the country’s largest online bookstores, Rakuten and Qoo10. On Rakuten alone, all top nine spots in the K-pop category were claimed by his covers.
Taehyung’s cover for W Korea occupies the whole Top 9 Best Selling in K-Pop on Rakuten Japan 🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/5nKRF1mpst
— V STREAM (@tetestream) August 7, 2025
In South Korea, he swept the top 10 bestseller rankings on the nation’s biggest book retailers, including Aladin, Yes24, and Kyobo Book.
[INFO] Taehyung’s W Korea covers currently occupy the Top 10 Bestsellers spot on 3 of South Korea’s largest bookstores
Yes 24:
Daily: #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7
Kyobo book:
Daily: #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #8
Aladin:
Daily: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7 pic.twitter.com/XKMP6yZWSm
— TAE GUIDE (@taeguide) August 8, 2025
Globally, platforms such as Ktown4u and Gmarket Global have kept his covers at the #1 spot since release, with Gmarket listing eight of his editions among its bestsellers.
[INFO] Taehyung’s W Korea covers (set) remain #1 Bestseller on G Market Global for a 3rd consecutive day
Additionally Taehyung’s W Korea covers occupy 8 spots on the Bestsellers list pic.twitter.com/oiuC1JmqBm
— TAE GUIDE (@taeguide) August 13, 2025
With pre-orders topping bestseller lists worldwide, anticipation is running high as fans eagerly await the official release of W Korea’s September issue to see the full set of photos, which are sure to be as breathtaking as the covers.
