BTS's Jungkook has once again proven his unmatched popularity, as the magazine featuring him on the cover swept No.1 bestseller rankings across multiple platforms in Korea and overseas.
On the morning of the 15th, nine different covers of Elle’s January 2026 issue starring Jungkook were revealed, immediately drawing explosive attention from fans.
As soon as pre orders opened in Korea, Jungkook’s Elle magazines dominated the real time bestseller charts on Yes24, ranking No.1, No.2, No.3, No.4, and filling most of the Top 10 in the magazine category.
On Aladin, his covers completely took over the charts, ranking No.1 through No.9 in real time, showing overwhelming demand.
The popularity continued on Gmarket, where the nine cover set of Jungkook’s magazine ranked No.1 best product in the hobbies, magazines, and comics category. With this, Jungkook’s Elle magazine reached No.1 bestseller on all major Korean online bookstores, including Yes24, Aladin, and Gmarket.
Jungkook’s strong sales power is not limited to Korea. Earlier this month, Rolling Stone magazine featuring Jungkook ranked No.1 bestseller in the entertainment category on Amazon, the world’s largest online shopping platform. The magazine also ranked No.1 in the foreign language books category on Yes24, once again highlighting his global influence.
With multiple magazines topping bestseller charts at the same time,BTS Jungkook continues to show his powerful impact as a global icon, proving his ability to dominate both domestic and international markets.
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