ELLE Korea just dropped Hongjoong's very first solo pictorial, and yes—he served 🔥 Looks, vibe, and that signature creative spark.

He opened up about his fashion-forward mindset and how ATEEZ embraces bold style with zero hesitation. Fashion king confirmed.

Talking GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3, he called "Masterpiece" his most personal track and explained how he stepped out of his comfort zone to keep evolving.

For "Lemon Drop," he worked closely with the production team to nail every little detail—from facial expressions to hand movements. The result? Chef's kiss.

With ATEEZ's massive new tour 'IN YOUR FANTASY' kicking off in July, Hongjoong said they revamped the whole setlist and trained harder than ever. "This might be our most intense rehearsal period yet."

He feels most proud when fans tell him the music hits hard—not just the visuals. 🎧

And when it comes to Korean identity, he's all in: "All eight of us are Korean. It's natural for us to understand and show that sense of Korean beauty on stage."

No matter where ATEEZ goes, they're ready to perform. Always.

Catch his full interview and shoot in the July issue of ELLE Korea + the exclusive YouTube film for all the behind-the-scenes magic. 💥

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