Former Vogue editor and author Monica Kim gained attention online for calling BTS’ Jungkook the "best-looking man.

Jungkook’s rise from BTS’s youngest to global icon takes center stage in Monica Kim’s new book, revealing his intense work ...

On June 10, Monica Kim, a former editor of American Vogue, released her latest book, The Meaning of Jungkook: The Triumph of BTS and The Making of a Global Superstar.

Former Vogue editor Monica Kim’s new book unveils how global fashion houses competed for BTS Jungkook. It sparked fan praise for his authenticity.

Monica Kim. Simon & Schuster, $29 (240p) ISBN 978-1-6680-8276-8 Vogue contributor Kim debuts with a serviceable if somewhat clumsy ode to K-pop superstar Jeon Jungkook.

The factors that led to the rise of Jungkook are manifold and complex. Even for me, ... By Monica Kim. June 12, 2025. Photo: Getty Images. Save ...