Here Are All 20 Korean Stars Featuring On The Covers Of Cosmopolitan Magazine’s 20th Anniversary Series

They’re 20 of the hottest celebrities right now.

In honor of its 20th anniversary, renowned style magazine Cosmopolitan Korea will be featuring not one, not two, but a staggering 20 Korean celebrities on different covers this month. Here are all the stars you can expect to see on Cosmopolitan‘s September issues—from K-Pop idols to a fictional character.

1. Joy (Red Velvet)

Red Velvet‘s Joy has been taking over TV lately with her appearances on Handsome Tigers and Salty Tour, and recently became the first female SM Entertainment artist to receive a bonsang nomination without a solo debut.

2. Shownu (MONSTA X)

MONSTA X‘s Shownu has been absent lately after an unexpected eye surgery, but prior to that, he was guest-starring on Knowing Brothers and attracting attention during the group’s FANTASIA X comeback.

3. Suzy

Recently confirmed to star in tvN‘s next drama, Suzy (who’s celebrating her 10th debut anniversary this year) also recently starred as the cover model for ELLE Korea‘s August issue too.

4. Sunmi

Sunmi recently turned heads with her J. Y. Park collaboration song, hot on the heels of her hit single “Pporappippam” and appearances on shows like Knowing Brothers.

5. Rowoon (SF9)

Although he’s recently been recovering from knee and back pain, SF9‘s Rowoon has had a great year, from starring in the Trolls: World Tour movie to his upcoming role in a JTBC drama.

6. Seo Ye Ji

Seo Ye Ji has been the talk of the town ever since It’s Okay to Not Be Okay started. She’s also become the latest style queen and fitspiration figure of the K-Drama world.

7. Rain

RAIN recently returned to the stage as part of smash hit unit SSAK3, along with Lee Hyo Ri and Yoo Jae Suk. He’s also been serving as one of the judges on Big Hit Entertainment‘s survival show, I-LAND.

8. Siwan (ZE:A)

Cosmopolitan Korea isn’t Im Siwan‘s only anniversary cover this year. He also became the cover star of the BIG ISSUE 10th anniversary edition in July. Alongside that, he was recently cast in a new JTBC drama.

9. Jay Park

Jay Park is one of the donation kings of Korea this year. After donating $10,000 USD to the Black Lives Matter movement in May, he recently donated all the proceeds from his online concert to COVID-19 pandemic relief effots.

10. Hottie (ZEPETO)

ZEPETO is one of the hottest apps of the moment, especially since BLACKPINK joined as endorsers. One of the app’s characters, Hottie, makes it onto the list as the only non-human cover model.

11. Kim Da Mi

Kim Da Mi of Itaewon Class fame is one of the most-loved actresses of the moment, even holding her first fanmeeting online last month. She already had a photoshoot for Cosmopolitan Korea in May, but now she’s back to grace the cover.

12. Jung Kyung Ho

Actor Jung Kyung Ho, who has been dating Girls’ Generation‘s Sooyoung for 7 years, capture viewers’ hearts this year as Hospital Playlist‘s Kim Joon Wan.

13. Jang Do Yeon

Jan Do Yeon has taken over the small screen this year, with hosting roles on Don’t Be Jealous, K-Pop Cultural Center, Friday Joy Package, TMI News, and more.

14. Ryu Jun Yeol

Ryu Jun Yeol, whose relationship with former Girl’s Day member Hyeri is still going strong, hass spent the better part of 2020 filming Alien, a new movie starring Kim Tae Ri, So Ji Sub, and more.

15. Ellis

Ellis Ahn is a model signed under YG KPlus, a subsidiary of YG Entertainment.

16. Ahn Hyo Seop

Innisfree‘s newest global model Ahn Hyo Seop recently won a Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor for his role on Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim 2, growing his social media following by 1.4 million.

17. Uhm Jung Hwa

With no intention of letting age stand in her way, Uhm Jung Hwa recently formed a project girl group with Lee Hyo Ri, MAMAMOO‘s Hwasa, and Jessi. Her latest movie, Okay Madam, also premiered this week.

18. Jung Hae In

Jung Hae In had a big break this year, winning Best New Actor at the Grand Bell Awards for his work on Tune in for Love. He also became a successful fan after singing a duet with Paul Kim.

19. Moon So Ri

Moon So Ri hasn’t been as active as usual recently, but her upcoming role in sci-fi anthology show SF8 is expected to garner plenty of attention.

20. Han Hye Jin

Last but not least, Han Hye Jin recently made headlines for her new obsession with BTS‘s Jungkook. On top of that, she’s been entertaining viewers on I Live Alone.

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