As Gucci's Global Brand Ambαѕѕador, Jin showcased the Italian luxury fashion house's latest menswear collection on the cover of ELLE кσяєα's August issue, presenting an entirely fresh image. Breaking away from his familiar persona, Jin embraced his most uninhibited self, with the editorial perfectly reflecting every step of his ongoing personal and artistic growth.

In the interview accompanying the photoshoot, Jin also shared thoughtful reflections on himself, his career, and the path ahead. When asked about the most memorable moment of his current world tour, he immediately chose the opening night in Goyang, saying: "It was such a wonderful moment that I found myself wondering how many more times in my life I'll ever get the chance to be completely soaked in the rain like that again." When asked what music means to him after 13 years since his debut, Jin expressed his deep gratitude, saying: "I think I've received everything. It's thanks to music that I have the life I live today."

One particularly notable aspect of the interview was how much of it centered around Jin's love and appreciation for ARMY, highlighting just how special a place his fans hold in his heart. Among all the topics discussed, one exchange about his "fears" especially touched fans!

Specifically, the interviewer asked what Jin fears most at this stage of his life, joking that he probably wouldn't answer honestly even if there were soмєтнing. With a laugh, Jin replied: "There's nothing in particular that I fear. But like you said, even if there were, I don't think I would reveal it." (Laughs) What truly stood out, however, was the reason behind his answer: "If ARMYs knew there was soмєтнing I was afraid of, they would worry about what might happen if I actually had to face it. And I don't want to make them live with that kind of anxiety."

His response even caught the interviewer by surprise, prompting a follow-up question: "Hearing your response, it seems you've always been careful not to make your fans worry about you. Is there a reason why you always try to show them your bright side first?" Jin admitted: "Even for me, when I pursue my hobbies, I only like to see pretty and nice things. Isn't that natural? It's the same for ARMYs—they follow us to hold onto beautiful memories, so giving them things to worry about just isn't my style."

His answers immediately drew widespread attention because they revealed a defining aspect of Jin's character: even when thinking about his own fears, the first thing on his mind is still his fans' feelings. Rather than sharing every burden he carries, Jin chooses to keep some of them to himself so that ARMY won't have to live with unnecessary worry.

For Jin, bringing smiles and beautiful memories to his fans has always come before everything else—more important than revealing all of his personal struggles or prioritizing his own feelings. It is perhaps the greatest expression of respect he can offer to the people who have supported him for more than a decade. His sincerity and unwavering consideration for ARMY have only deepened fans' admiration for him. Before long, Jin's heartfelt remarks spread across social media, leaving fans deeply moved as they commented:

- Once, Seokjin said on Weverse that from now on, he would only say things that make ARMY happy so fans wouldn't worry. And his response now perfectly reflects that

- The only fear I have as an Army for you Jin and other members, is if you guys become unhappy or sick for the sake of us, after all the joy you spread for us, Bangtan deserves all the happiness and more 

- The way he said he changed the ending of Running Wild from just ending to the explosion to adding him & the dog watching those as a film in the theater cause he didn’t want ARMYs to be sad is enough to show how much he thinks of ARMY & wants to make ARMY happy as long as he lives

- His words and heart, full of ARMY always. He is extremely thoughtful person. He has always been...

- How are his answers always so simple yet so deep. I just love his mind

- His heart and soul are even more beautiful than his face. I love you so much and always support you, Seokjin

- This is why he's never gotten embroiled in an issue. He's way too careful

- I absolutely adore his honesty. He delivers deep thoughts in such a simples way

- You will never get this kind of thoughts from others. He’s the one and only one. How can you not love him. I love you Jin so f*cking much

- A form of professionalism as a public figure. Really cool indeed!