In a stunning announcement that has resonated across the global entertainment industry, Rosé , the powerhouse vocalist and fashion icon of BLACKPINK , has officially been ranked as the #1 Most Beautiful Face of 2025 by TC Candler.
This prestigious recognition, released in early January 2026, marks the first time Rosé has topped the annual “100 Most Beautiful Faces” list, a global tradition that has been celebrating aesthetic diversity and international stardom since 1990.
Reaching the Peak of Global Beauty
Rosé’s ascent to the top spot is a significant milestone in her decade-long career. While she has been a mainstay on the TC Candler list for several years—previously appearing in the top 20 and top 10—her rise to the number one position reflects her massive influence throughout 2025.
This ranking is not determined solely by physical appearance; TC Candler emphasizes that the list accounts for “grace, elegance, originality, daring, passion, class, poise, joy, and hope.”
By securing the top spot, Rosé joins an elite group of past winners, including her fellow BLACKPINK member Lisa, who topped the list in 2021.
This makes BLACKPINK the only K-pop group in history to have two members reach the #1 position, further solidifying the group’s reputation as a global visual and cultural powerhouse.
The Impact of “APT.” and Solo Success
The timing of this recognition aligns perfectly with the most successful period of Rosé’s solo career.
In late 2024 and throughout 2025, Rosé dominated global music charts with her viral hit single “APT.” (a collaboration with Bruno Mars) and her critically acclaimed first studio album, rosie.
The massive success of these projects ensured that her face was ubiquitous on global billboards, television screens, and social media platforms.
Beyond her music, Rosé’s role as a global ambassador for luxury brands like Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. has kept her at the forefront of the fashion world.
Her appearances at high-profile events, such as the Met Gala and Paris Fashion Week, have consistently trended globally, with critics praising her “effortless elegance” and “modern classic” aesthetic.
Her ability to balance high-fashion sophistication with a relatable, down-to-earth personality has endeared her to millions of fans (known as BLINKs and Fansé) worldwide.
BLACKPINK’s Rosé (Credit: YouTube)
K-Pop’s Continued Dominance on the World Stage
The 2025 TC Candler list once again highlighted the overwhelming global appeal of K-pop artists.
Alongside Rosé, the top 10 featured several prominent figures from the South Korean music scene, including members of aespa, IVE, and NewJeans.
The inclusion of these artists reflects the shift in global beauty standards, where Asian features and K-pop aesthetics are increasingly celebrated as the pinnacle of modern beauty.
However, Rosé’s win stands out because of the “longevity and evolution” of her image. As she entered her late 20s in 2025, fans and critics alike noted a more mature and confident aura that permeated her work and public appearances.
This evolution was cited by TC Candler voters as a key factor in her taking the crown this year.
A Year of Unprecedented Milestones
As Rosé celebrates this visual accolade, she is also looking forward to a monumental 2026.
With over 1.5 billion streams for “APT.” and a successful solo world tour currently in the works, she has proven that she is a force to be reckoned with in both music and fashion.
While the “Most Beautiful” title is often seen as a fun annual tradition, for Rosé, it serves as a symbolic capstone to a year where she truly redefined her identity as an independent artist under her own label, THEBLACKLABEL.
As she continues to break records on the Billboard Hot 100 and Spotify charts, her status as the “Most Beautiful Face of 2025” is simply another reflection of the immense light she continues to shine on the world stage.
For BLINKs, this recognition is a well-deserved tribute to a star who is as beautiful in talent and character as she is in appearance.
In a historic moment for the global music industry, JungKook , the “Golden Maknae” of BTS, has taken the spotlight as the face of a groundbreaking collaborative project by Rolling Stone.
Announced in late 2025 and headlined in the January/February 2026 issues, this feature marks the first time in the publication’s history that three major editions—Korea, the UK, and Japan—have jointly featured a single artist.
This global exclusive, which extended across digital covers in eight countries including France, India, and China, solidifies Jung Kook’s status as a preeminent solo artist and a 21st-century pop icon.
Stepping Into a New Chapter
The interview, conducted in a sunlit studio in New York, finds Jung Kook in a period of profound transition and self-reflection.
Having completed his 18-month mandatory military service in June 2025—where he notably served as a cook—he is now preparing for the highly anticipated reunion of BTS in 2026.
Despite the massive scale of his success, Jung Kook remains remarkably grounded. He describes his current phase as a “new leap,” emphasizing his desire to be an artist who creates trends rather than follows them.
“I want to keep evolving by trying new things,” he shared, “I want to be an artist without limits.”
Mindset and Lifestyle: The “Simple” Approach
Jung Kook provided a rare glimpse into his daily life and mental health strategies, revealing a preference for simplicity.
He admitted that offstage, he purposefully keeps his mind “empty” to avoid the paralysis of overthinking.
This extends to his lifestyle choices; he mentioned that he currently follows a strict “one meal a day” diet, which he approaches with a sense of patience and achievement.
Interestingly, when presented with old magazine covers of himself, he showed little sentimentality, laughing at his younger self and stating,
“I don’t like the past. I’m enjoying right now.”
This philosophy of living in the “here and now” serves as his anchor amidst the global chaos that surrounds his fame.
The Power of “Seven” and Creative Resilience
Reflecting on his record-breaking solo journey, Jung Kook discussed the pivotal role his single “Seven” played in his career.
He surpassed 10 billion cumulative streams on Spotify in late 2025—a first for a Korean solo artist—with “Seven” alone accounting for over 2.6 billion.
He confessed that before the track’s release, he had gone through a difficult period where work felt taxing.
The process of recording “Seven” and the explosive global response it received acted as a creative reset, restoring his confidence and shifting his perspective on live performance.
As the youngest member of BTS, Jung Kook is at the heart of the group’s “next chapter.” The interview touched upon the group’s confirmed plans for a spring 2026 album, which the members have described as a return to the mindset and raw energy of their earliest years.
Jung Kook signaled that this interim period is his time to experiment and refine his direction so he can present multiple, varied sides of himself when the seven members reunite on stage.
With his “limitless” ambition and a focus on maintaining his personal well-being, Jung Kook is not just preparing for a comeback; he is redefining the trajectory of a global superstar.
