Photo Credits: ROLLING STONE KOREA JYP Entertainment. Warner Music Japan
MISAMO—TWICE’s luminous Japanese subunit comprising Mina, Sana, and Momo—commands the spotlight with Rolling Stone Korea’s Special Edition 4 quadruple cover and tantalizing trailer offshots from their Japan debut full album, PLAY. These visuals, dripping in high-fashion artistry, mark the crescendo of their conceptual triptych, evolving from sculpted masterpieces to couture creators and now theatrical performers.
Rolling Stone Korea’s Captivating Quad Cover
Radiating a soft yet commanding aura, MISAMO graces four covers for Rolling Stone Korea’s Special Edition 4, unveiled January 20, 2026, with pre-orders sparking frenzy via stylish sets including photocards and keyrings.
Clad in dresses blooming with vibrant colors and intricate patterns, the trio exudes refined charisma through confident gazes that pierce the lens, blending gentle allure with sophisticated edge.
This pictorial coincides with promotions for PLAY, their February 4, 2026 release, where they discuss title track “Confetti,” solo tracks, and trainee-era nostalgia in an interview penned by Jeff Benjamin.
The backstory pulses with MISAMO’s artistic evolution: PLAY caps a trilogy after Masterpiece (art as untouchable sculpture) and Haute Couture (fashion’s vital breath), now theater where they embody live, unrepeatable art shared with fans.
A collaborative pop-up with Rolling Stone Korea, PROOF, and Ticketpia amplifies the hype, inviting ONCE into their performative world.
PLAY Trailer Offshots: Individual Glamour
The PLAY jacket shooting offshots—individual portraits from trailer footage—unveil each member’s singular allure, teasing the album’s 12 tracks including three solos amid opulent, luxury-drenched concepts. These behind-the-scenes glimpses, shared via official channels, capture raw elegance during the theatrical “final act” shoot, with making-of videos heightening anticipation.
Styling channels haute drama: Sana embodies fluid sensuality in form-fitting silhouettes with metallic accents and flowing layers; Mina channels ethereal poise in structured, sculptural gowns with minimalist lines; Momo ignites with bold energy, her fiery red bob wig commanding attention against dynamic prints and edgy cuts. Hair and makeup amplify individuality—Mina’s sleek raven tresses and dewy porcelain skin evoke timeless muse; Sana’s tousled waves and smoky eyes flirt with vixen vibes; Momo’s cropped crimson ‘do pairs with sharp contours and glossy lips for fierce intensity.
Styling Synergy and Fashion Mastery
Across both pictorials, MISAMO’s looks fuse eclectic patterns—think kaleidoscopic florals clashing with geometric motifs—in luxurious fabrics that drape like second skins, nodding to PLAY’s “performative culmination.” Makeup leans luminous: flawless bases, winged liners, and nude-to-bold lips enhance their flawless features, while hair spans from Mina’s elegant updos to Momo’s punkish bob, Sana bridging with romantic volume.
This synergy elevates K-pop to runway reverence, positioning MISAMO as artists who “transcend the artwork,” their confident poise and pattern-play inviting viewers into an immersive stage. Pre-tour buzz underscores their global pull, from US pre-orders to Universal Studios Japan collabs.
The Production Team Details
Creative Executive by Ray Yeom @rolling_ray_
Cover Story by Jeff Benjamin @jeff__benjamin
Editor Shay Yoo @sooayooo
Photographs by Jun Kyoung Lee @leeejunkyoung
Hair by Hyejin Lee @hyeeej_hair
Makeup by Jungyo Won @bit.boot_jungyo
Styling by Sung Hee Kim
Design by Jane Kim @yeongji.jane
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