A new year always brings a sense of possibility and promise. It presents a chance for us to reassess our lives and to hit the mental and spiritual reset button, if you must. It is a blank slate that motivates us to move forward with curiosity and to be open to change. Still, as we forge ahead with big plans and new resolutions, it is important to remember that growth often happens in the in-between moments—it’s less about reinvention than realignment, purpose over pace.
It’s in this spirit that we open 2026 with a bang, led by none other than JISOO, our January cover star. In the heart of winter (her favourite season), she speaks candidly about learning to slow down and savour the present. “I don’t want to miss a single snowy moment,” she tells us, before reminding us to always look out at night because, as Coldplay once sang, “the sky is full of stars.”
In fashion, music and life, she is embracing evolution over flawlessness. As she shares about her relationship with Dior (for whom she has been a global ambassador since 2021): “I think spending so much time with Dior helped me find my own colours and gain confidence. I discovered parts of myself I didn’t know before. The fear disappeared. Being able to enjoy the present moment—that’s the biggest reward,” she says. It’s a sentiment that feels especially resonant at the start of a new year—whether you are in chilly Seoul or sunny Singapore. In our exclusive interview, she shares about her hopes for the coming year and why she plans to peel as many tangerines as she can this winter.
Beyond our cover, this issue sets the tone for the months ahead. We spotlight the fashion trends poised to shape 2026, explore beauty breakthroughs that celebrate individuality, and profile designers and changemakers redefining modern style. You’ll also find inspiring travel stories, cultural conversations, and women-led narratives that encourage reflection as much as ambition.
JISOO reminds us, “When things get hard, I hope you remember you always have yourself.” As we step into a new year together, may these pages guide you to trust your own rhythm and to live fully—one moment, one choice, and one burst of brilliance at a time.
Photographer AN SANG MI
Fashion Editor LEE HA YAN
Features Editor JEON HYE JIN
Stylist CHOI JA YOUNG
Hairstylist LEE HYE YOUNG
Make-Up Artist LEE NA KYEUM
Manicurist PARK EUN KYUNG
Assistant LIM JU WON
Art Designer LEE SO JEONG