Photo Credits: Billboard Korea KQ Entertainment
In July 2025, ATEEZ solidifies their place in the K-pop pantheon with a high-profile feature in Billboard Korea’s Artist Edition Issue, an honor reserved for some of the genre’s biggest global trailblazers. As the group graces both group and solo covers—each styled for maximum visual impact—the magazine becomes an instant must-have among collectors worldwide. The limited-edition release, which includes exclusive photos, large-format poster-style layouts, and random photo cards, exemplifies why premium pictorials are so prized in K-pop fandoms, serving as both art objects and souvenirs of a group’s defining moment.
ATEEZ, formed by KQ Entertainment in 2018, has ascended rapidly from their days as a rookie act to true global phenomenon. The group, comprising leaders Hongjoong and Seonghwa, as well as Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho, is known for their dynamic performances, intricate storytelling, and deep connection to their fans—ATINY. Each member contributes a unique personality and style; Hongjoong for his creative leadership and production skills, San for magnetic stage presence, and Jongho for striking vocals, while the rest bring their own flair in dance, visual, and musical direction. The Billboard Korea pictorial highlights these attributes, portraying the members both together and solo, capturing rare, genuine moments that add depth to their carefully cultivated images.
The selection of ATEEZ for this Artist Edition is a testament to their extraordinary achievements in the past year. They recently became the only K-pop boy group besides BTS and Stray Kids to have two or more albums reach number one on the Billboard 200—a U.S. chart usually dominated by Western acts. Their latest releases blend innovative concepts, global pop sensibilities, and distinctly Korean musical elements, a combination now recognized both critically and commercially across continents. Their ongoing “In Your Fantasy” world tour, including unprecedented stops at major venues like Wrigley Field in Chicago, further underscores their status as world-class performers and ambassadors for K-pop’s growing influence.
Billboard Korea itself is a fascinating chapter in global pop culture. Originally conceived as a regional extension of the iconic Billboard brand, which has chronicled music industry milestones since 1894, the Korean edition has become a prestige platform for K-pop artists through exclusive interviews, in-depth features, and visually stunning editorial shoots. It is especially popular with fans because it documents both the rapid evolution of the genre and the personal journeys of its artists. Its Artist Edition Theme issues, which spotlight a single group or star with deep photographic and editorial content, have become some of the most collectible publications in the K-pop world.
For many fans and groups, being featured in Billboard Korea signals a level of accomplishment and international relevance. Beyond the glossy visuals, the publication’s interviews often reveal personal insights, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and glimpses into upcoming projects, satisfying the fandom’s appetite for both information and intimacy with their favorite idols. The July 2025 ATEEZ edition, by offering multiple versions tailored to the group and each member, maximizes the collectible value while affirming the group’s multifaceted appeal.
With the merging of ATEEZ’s ground-breaking year and Billboard Korea’s renowned editorial approach, this pictorial stands as a testament to K-pop’s resonance in contemporary culture—and a dazzling celebration of a group whose creative ambition continues to redefine global pop music’s boundaries.
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