The fashion and lifestyle magazine COSMOPOLITAN and PLAVE came together for a remarkable encounter.
The February issue of COSMOPOLITAN featuring PLAVE has been published. Throughout 2025, from the release of their third mini-album and second single, to the Japanese single “かくれんぼ”, and the Asian tour “2025 DASH: Quantum Leap”, PLAVE experienced bright days while renewing its career records. This issue with COSMOPOLITAN highlights PLAVE’s determination, announcing an even more astonishing evolution and expansion in 2026. PLAVE perfectly embodied various looks, from a black suit exuding refined charisma to an adorable boy scout outfit, delivering a high-quality cover.
After the photoshoot, an interview took place. NOAH said: “I invariably spend my time working on songs. I am currently preparing the next releases. Outside of that, I do live streams, and everything is going well as always.” PLAVE surpassed one million copies in the first week for albums and singles released in 2025, and its first Japanese single “かくれんぼ” also reached Melon’s Million Album Hall, a record for a Japanese album. YEJUN added:
“We have been planting seeds all this time, and last year we could see how these seeds have grown. I am grateful that the term ‘self-produced group’, which we considered our identity, reached many people.”
Then, BAMBI shared anecdotes regarding the encore concert of the Asian tour “2025 DASH: Quantum Leap” in Seoul last November.
“Our song ‘우리 영화’ is really special. Towards the end of the concert, while singing ‘우리 영화’, I burst into tears. I was overwhelmed by the fans’ voices shouting their love for us. Just as we reunited with PLAVE in Seoul after our tour, knowing that we always come back to our fans gave me a lot of strength and comfort.”
At the dawn of their third year since debut, what goal does PLAVE set for the new year? EUNHO replied: “I want to deliver the message we want to convey with high quality. Personally, I wish to experience more diverse things, read many books, and travel alone. I think this will enrich my lyrics and music.” The youngest member, HAMIN, promised fans to show a protective and cool side this year: “I want to show an oppa full of masculinity on stage and a reliable and caring side off stage.”
Finally, when asked for a keyword for PLAVE in 2026, NOAH said: “It will be evolution. More intense music, deeper performances, and strengthened teamwork will be added to everything we have accomplished. We never stay in the same place. Step by step, we will evolve with a different face each time.”
The 10-page interview and photo reportage with the members’ personal stories can be found in the February issue of COSMOPOLITAN as well as on the COSMOPOLITAN KOREA website and Instagram
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: Cosmopolitan
