Minji’s photo shoot for the magazine took place in London,

a city she was visiting for the first time.

During the shoot, she shared her thoughts on the experience, saying,

“I saw the first snowfall of the year in London. It feels like I gained a truly special memory.”

When asked what she thinks about the most while practicing during the busy year-end music festival and awards season, Minji reflected, “I mostly think about not getting hurt. Sometimes my passion overflows, so I try to manage it and focus on getting the performance to the stage.”

She also expressed her affection for the other NewJeans members, saying, “The reason we’ve been able to set numerous records as NewJeans is because of the trust and support we have for each other.”

Looking ahead to 2025, Minji shared her aspirations for the next year, stating, “NewJeans is still a fresh, resilient team with great depth. I hope that next year, we can continue to showcase fun performances with good music and spread lots of love. I also hope everyone remembers that each of you is a valuable person.”

Minji’s full pictorial and interview are available in the January issue of ELLE Korea.