Photo Credits: Vogue Korea. MPMG Music
For the August 2025 issue, Vogue Korea spotlights TOUCHED, the rising K-pop rock band whose artistry is redefining musical boundaries on the Korean scene. With their vibrant, emotionally charged sound and stylish aesthetic, TOUCHED’s appearance in the publication marks a meaningful intersection of modern music and high fashion, attracting attention from fans of both fields.
TOUCHED is not a typical K-pop idol group—they’re celebrated as an innovative co-ed band that blends raw rock energy with the emotional nuances Korean music lovers admire. Composed of Yunmin, John B. Kim, Chae Dohyeon, and Kim Seungbin, the band burst onto the scene in 2020 with their debut single “Blue,” earning both critical acclaim and the grand prize at the 31st Yoo Jae Ha Music Contest. Their growing influence continued, leading to victory on the Mnet survival show “Great Seoul Invasion” in 2022 and performances at major festivals, cementing their status as major players in the Korean music landscape.
Vogue Korea, established over two decades ago, has long served as more than just a fashion magazine. Its issues routinely feature top musical acts—from pop idols to indie artists—showcasing the interplay between music, fashion, and culture in Korea. This approach resonates deeply with K-pop fans, many of whom see Vogue Korea not only as a tastemaker in luxury fashion but also as a chronicler of their favorite artists’ careers and evolving styles. Features and pictorials in the magazine are often treated as collectibles, capturing transformative moments for musicians and offering fans an intimate, visual engagement with their idols.
The August pictorial with TOUCHED leverages both the band’s expressive stage charisma and their off-stage personalities, presenting them in a fresh, fashion-forward light. For readers and fans, the shoot is more than a set of images—it’s a narrative of how TOUCHED’s artistry bridges genre boundaries and reinvents rock’s place within contemporary K-pop. Vogue Korea’s collaboration with the band also highlights how K-pop, broadly defined, is expanding to celebrate diverse musical styles and non-traditional groups, reflecting the appetite among international fans for authentic, genre-blending content.
In featuring TOUCHED, Vogue Korea strengthens its reputation as a venue where music and style converge, mirroring the dynamic evolution of Korea’s cultural exports. The August 2025 issue stands as a testament to how the magazine continues to illuminate the creativity and spirit of Korean musicians, offering both fashion enthusiasts and music devotees a vivid glimpse of the country’s vibrant artistic scene.
editor GAYEONG RYU
contributing fashion editor DONGHUI KO
photographer CHAM KIM
stylist SUNYONG PARK
hair SOYEON LEE
makeup EUNHYE LEE
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