New fans and seasoned Army members, rejoice: BTS is officially back.
After completing their mandatory service in the South Korean military and embarking on a few solo ventures, all seven members of the global K-pop sensation—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook—have reunited for a new album, an upcoming world tour, a Netflix documentary, and more.
Amid all the excitement, Jin, Jimin, and V stop by Vogue’s kitchen to cook up a delicious dinner for Now Serving, a video series in which celebrities make their favorite dishes.
In the video, the trio makes janchi-guksu, a Korean noodle soup, and misugaru, a traditional drink made from a grain powder. Jin takes the lead as head chef, while Jimin and V are his sous-chefs. (“Jin is the one who cooks more often—and he’s good at cooking,” V explains). Jin chose the dish, as it’s something simple that he often cooks at home.
First step: They put on gloves to chop the vegetables. Jin shows off his mesmerizing, masterful knife skills. They tell the origin story of the dish, which is known as “banquet noodles” or “party noodles.” Jin prepares the seasoning sauce, which he likes on the sweet side. They make different styles of misugaru, sipping and debating the merits of sugar versus honey as sweetener. They also reveal the foods they crave the most while on tour: kimchi stew and pork belly.
Asked about their new album, Arirang, V says: “It’s our first full-length album in quite a while. It expresses our intent to mark a change.”
The fun amps up when the noodles start cooking. Jin shares a trick for telling if the noodles are cooked to perfection: You throw them against a wall. Recognizing the chaotic energy of this method, Jimin says: “But Jin, are you really gonna make our Army grab hot noodles at home and throw them against the wall?” They try throwing a noodle against a cutting board, only to discover it doesn’t quite work; it does stick, but it’s not fully cooked yet.
The trio also reflects on how it feels to be back working together as a band. “At this point in time, what does the word ‘together’ mean for you, Jin?” V asks.
“For me, having worked on solo projects before you guys got back,” Jin replies. “I definitely feel that, as a solo artist, you can’t experience things like this. Yes, being with the members is so much fun. It’s so much fun, I’m happy, and my heart is racing.”
V tosses the noodles up to cool them, seemingly having an absolute ball (and making a bit of a mess). “If I was your mom, seriously… You better clean this up before you leave,” Jimin jokes. “If I was your mom, it’d be over for you.” All kitchen shenanigans aside, the resulting dish is an Instagram-worthy feast.
See for yourself: Watch Vogue’s Now Serving video with BTS above.
Director: Yohan Yoon
Editor: JY Chun
Producer: Chase Lewis
Associate Producer: Lea Donenberg
Production Assistant: Jaybe Lee
Production Coordinator: Tanía Jones
Production Manager: Kristen Helmick
Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Global Entertainment Director: Sergio Kletnoy
Executive Producer: Rahel Gebreyes
Senior Director, Digital Video: Romy van den Broeke
Senior Director, Programming: Linda Gittleson
VP, Video Programming: Thespena Guatieri
Special Thanks: SECONDLIVE
