Kim Seon-ho Graces Harper's Bazaar Korea April Cover Amidst Tax Controversy

Harper's Bazaar Korea has unveiled its April cover featuring actor Kim Seon-ho. This photoshoot was a collaboration with the British heritage perfume house, Atkinsons 1799. Previously, Kim Seon-ho addressed allegations of family corporate tax evasion by returning family salaries and corporate vehicles, offering an apology.

The photoshoot captures Kim Seon-ho's diverse charm, oscillating between a soft, sweet atmosphere and intense charisma. It visually interprets six different fragrances from Atkinsons 1799, ranging from bestsellers to premium lines, each treated as a unique piece of art. Kim Seon-ho enhances the shoot's quality with his delicate gaze and restrained gestures, bringing each fragrance's image to life.

Among the six fragrances, Kim Seon-ho highlighted 'Shine Despite Everything' as the most memorable, describing it as "woody yet sweet, and a scent that lingers long in memory."

'Shine Despite Everything' is inspired by the courage and strength of actress Sarah Bernhardt, who defied the constraints of her time. It combines notes of turmeric, incense, iris, and vanilla to embody her resilience and bravery.

In an interview following the photoshoot, Kim Seon-ho reflected on the popularity of the Netflix series 'Can This Love Be Translated?' saying, "Looking back, it feels like a journey every moment." He added, "It was a project I was reluctant to end, to the point of tears on the last day of filming. I broke the jinx that things don't go well when you expect too much. I'm grateful that my earnest wish for it to be loved by many came true."

Currently, Kim Seon-ho is performing in the play 'Secret Passage: INTERVAL.' When asked about the motivation behind his continuous work on both screen and stage, he replied, "I'm genuinely happy to be able to act. At the same time, I often think that liking something and being good at it are separate. The effort to act well helps the human Kim Seon-ho walk steadily without stumbling."

He concluded by expressing his goal for the year, "I want to give as much kindness as possible. It might sound obvious coming from an actor, but it's sincere. Even if my capacity for kindness runs out, I want to fully express my gratitude to the many people who support me."

Kim Seon-ho's photoshoot and interview, along with various digital content, can be found in the April issue of Harper's Bazaar Korea, as well as on their official website, Instagram, and YouTube channel.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr