The group ATEEZ is making its presence felt in various fields.
This year, ATEEZ released two albums: Mini Album 12 'Golden Hour: Part 3' and Mini Album 12 'Golden Hour: Part 3 in Your Fantasy Edition'. In addition to album activities, they are showing remarkable performances in various fields such as OSTs, acting, entertainment, and photo shoots, with each member standing out.
Captain Hongjoong has shone as a 'global fashion icon' by attending the Paul Smith 25AW collection in January, followed by the Jacquemus 'La Croisière' fashion show in the same month, and the 'Le Paysan' fashion show in June. He also showcased his 'hot' artist persona by attending various brand events such as Jiyong Kim and Alo.
Additionally, he gained significant attention with the collaboration song 'SMB' featuring American rapper Odetari, where he wrote the lyrics and delivered powerful rapping. He also appeared in web entertainment shows like 'Hong Seok-cheon's Treasure Box' and 'Idols Like This in the Moment', showcasing his charming wit that attracts fans.
In March, Seonghwa made a glamorous debut as a model at the Isabel Marant Fall-Winter 2025 fashion show, and in June, he attended the Songzio 2026 S/S collection 'Polyptych' fashion show as a model, dominating the runway with confident walking and a more relaxed attitude. Thanks to this popularity, he was selected as the global ambassador for Songzio. Furthermore, Seonghwa showcased his fashionable charm through magazine photo shoots in Cosmopolitan and Dazed.
Yunho delivered a calm confession with his uniquely attractive deep voice through the OST 'On My Way to You' for the KBS2 weekend drama 'Eagle 5 Brothers' last month, injecting vitality into the drama. He also attended a Ferragamo brand event and presented his first solo photo shoot in Marie Claire magazine, revealing dazzling visuals and multifaceted charm that garnered explosive reactions.
Moreover, on the 8th, the short drama 'Electronic Brain Jung Gwa-jang', featuring Yunho, was released, providing global viewers with a unique enjoyment through his delightful chemistry with Jung Jun-ha. On the 18th, Yunho's screen challenge, the music snack movie 'Back! Stage', will be released, where his delicate acting as a band vocalist is expected to be unveiled, raising greater anticipation among global fans.
Yeosang, Mingi, and Wooyoung are also receiving hot attention in the fashion world beyond the music industry. Yeosang showcased his first solo photo shoot with a 'Doberman' concept through Esquire magazine and appeared on the YouTube channel of beauty creator Leo J, who has 1.4 million subscribers, perfectly executing tattoo makeup and displaying a different charisma.
Mingi and Wooyoung attended the Off-White and Courreges fashion shows, respectively, becoming the center of attention with their trendy styling of leather outfits. Riding this momentum, they proved their individuality and excellent fashion sense once again through brand Calvin Klein and Arena Homme Plus magazine photo shoots, gaining significant attention as 'global fashionistas' in the fashion industry.
San attended various brand events, including the 'Dolce & Gabbana Women’s FW 2025 Show', Repossi, and TAG Heuer, capturing the intense interest of reporters and audiences. Similarly, he showcased his exceptional 'photo shoot master' qualities through magazine photo shoots in Elle and Arena Homme Plus.
With such active activities, ATEEZ has established its presence as an 'all-rounder' and is proving its limitless synergy by meeting fans worldwide through the 'ATEEZ 2025 WORLD TOUR 'IN YOUR FANTASY'', which started in Incheon and will tour North America and Japan.
Recently, Maggie Kang, the director of the Netflix animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters', which has gained worldwide popularity, including reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100, stated, "I was inspired by Korean groups such as Tomorrow X Together, BTS, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, Big Bang, and Monsta X." In fact, Maggie Kang personally attended ATEEZ's 'In Your Fantasy' performance held at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles and uploaded a review on her personal Instagram story, reaffirming the popularity of 'K-pop representatives' that influenced mega-hit global content.
Meanwhile, starting from Incheon, ATEEZ completed performances in Atlanta, New York, Baltimore, Nashville, Orlando, Chicago, Tacoma, San Jose, and Los Angeles for the 2025 World Tour 'In Your Fantasy', and on the 12th (local time), they performed in Glendale. They will then tour a total of 12 cities in North America, including Arlington and Mexico City, before moving on to Japan, continuing the tour in Saitama, Nagoya, and Kobe.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
