Le Sserafim's Sakura models on cover of 'Sweet' magazine

Miyawaki Sakura of Le Sserafim graced the cover of the May 2022 issue of Japanese fashion magazine “Sweet.″ [SWEET, LILY BROWN]

Miyawaki Sakura of soon-to-launch girl group Le Sserafim was chosen as the cover model of a Japanese fashion magazine prior to her debut.

Miyawaki graced the cover of the May issue of “Sweet” magazine. The cover image was revealed on Friday and the magazine will be available for sale from April 12.

The cover was shot in celebration of Miyawaki becoming the model for Lily Brown, a Japanese women’s clothing brand.

Le Sserafim is being created by Source Music in collaboration with K-pop giant HYBE, which is best known as the company behind BTS.

This is the first-ever female idol act produced by HYBE. The girl group, whose name is an anagram of “I’m Fearless,” is set to debut in May with members Sakura, Garam, Eunchae, Chaewon, Kazuha, and Yunjin.

BY HALEY YANG [yang.hyunjoo@joongang.co.kr]