Nine decorates the cover of the August issue of 'The Star'... Summer charm with refreshing and mature pictorial

The group Nine (AHOF) attracted attention by gracing the cover of the August issue of the fashion magazine THE STAR. Composed of Steven, Seo Jung-woo, Cha Woong-gi, Zhang Shuai-bo, Park Han, JL, Park Joo-won, Zhuan, and Daisuke, Nine showcased both freshness and maturity in this photo shoot. In the released photos, the members used summer-themed props such as fruit, soda, and soap bubbles to display their individual personalities and playful charms. In the group shots, they expressed a bright and free atmosphere through natural poses and harmonious visuals. In the interview conducted alongside the photo shoot, they talked about their activities over the past year. Cha Woong-gi reflected on the promotions for their third mini-album RUN TO YOU, saying, ″The most memorable moment was when we won first place on a music show thanks to our fans. I wasn’t expecting it, so receiving the award was an even more touching moment.″ Having recently celebrated their first debut anniversary, Nine also shared their thoughts on growth and change. JL said, ″Everything has become more natural. I feel like we are gradually getting closer to being professionals.″ Park Joo-won added, ″I think we’ve become more mature and our teamwork has improved. Even when given the same practice time, we naturally adjust to each other’s movements, so our synchronization has gotten much better.″ Seo Jung-woo expressed his future aspirations, saying, ″I hope that our stages, content, and even every word we say can be a great source of strength for our fans. We want to be a team that motivates others to take action and spreads positive influence.″ Meanwhile, Nine released their third mini-album RUN TO YOU on the 8th and have been actively promoting both domestically and internationally. This album captures the certainty of a heart that moves straight ahead toward one person without hesitation, and the members’ growth and powerful performances have received enthusiastic responses from global fans.