Stray Kids Hyunjin Graces ELLE Korea April 2026 Cover Vote for Your Favorite Cover

The “Prince of K-pop” is back on the covers. Stray Kids’ Hyunjin has been officially announced as the cover star for the April 2026 issue of ELLE Korea. Featuring three distinct cover versions and a massive 15 page spread, this issue is already set to be a collector’s item for STAYs worldwide.

Close-up portrait of Hyunjin showcasing intricate hand gestures and fashionable accessories, including rings and a watch, set against a subtle background.
Hyunjin / ELLE Korea official Instagram

This issue is more than just a magazine it’s a global event where fans decide what goes to print. This time ELLE’s Korea innovative idea is listening to STAY’s opinion by letting them decide which cover will make it in the physical form. Here is how this works. There are 6 cover versions in total (3 physical, 3 digital-only). The fans need to vote only 3 covers by liking it on the official ELLE Instagram feed by 4:00 PM KST TODAY. The final winning covers will be available for pre-order at online bookstores starting at 5:00 PM KST.

Hyunjin with shoulder-length hair wearing a leopard print jacket poses in front of a reflective surface, with an artistic background. The image features the magazine title 'ELLE' prominently displayed.
Hyunjin / ELLE Korea official Instagram

In a touching snippet from his 15-page spread, Hyunjin opens up about his passion for the stage.

“I live for the catharsis of knowing I’ve lived those three minutes on stage well. When I ask people to watch my performance, I’m asking them to see the best version of myself. That’s why I always strive to do better.”

Hyunjin’s collaboration with Cartier highlights his “limitless canvas” as a fashion icon. Beyond the 15 pages of high fashion photos, fans can also expect

Fashion Film & YouTube Content: Coming soon to ELLE’s official channels.

NCT WISH Special: A 20-page “Book-in-Book” feature.

All-Star Lineup: Features on Taemin, Seo In-guk, and more.