Jungkook is set to make a headline appearance at Calvin Klein’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week. Many K-pop stars, including aespa’s Winter, TWICE’s Sana, and more, are headed to the Big Apple to attend the spring/summer 2026 collection of the hottest luxury brands.
The NYFW 2025 kicked things off on September 11 (local time) with shows from Michael Kors, Kate Barton, Norma Kamali, and more. Coach, Calvin Klein, COS, Tory Burch, Bevza, and more brands will showcase their SS26 collection in the coming days.
Fans are over the moon to see Jungkook partner with Calvin Klein after being away due to military service for 1.5 years. As ARMYs eagerly anticipate, here’s a breakdown of what’s confirmed, what to look out for, and why this matters.
When Will Jungkook Attend Calvin Klein NYFW Show
Jungkook has been officially confirmed to attend the Calvin Klein Collection show as part of New York Fashion Week, on September 12 at 12 PM EST. Fans in Korea will see him take over the show on September 13 at 1 AM KST. This reveals another high-profile engagement in his role as global ambassador for Calvin Klein, a position he’s held since early 2023.
NYFW runs from September 11 through 16, and the Calvin Klein show featuring Jungkook falls squarely in the heart of the schedule. The show will showcase Calvin Klein’s SS26 collection, a mix of minimalist aesthetic with seasonal tailoring, signature denim, underwear, and street-wear influences.
Jungkook Will Make His Debut Fashion Week Appearance at Calvin Klein SS26
Given his popularity and fashion influence, it is hard to believe that Jungkook is going to make his first-ever fashion week appearance on September 12. He has attended many Calvin Klein events, but this is the first time he will attend the brand’s New York Fashion Week show.
On September 10, he departed for NYC with bandmate j-hope, donning Calvin Klein from head to toe. He wore a grey relaxed zip hoodie with a monogram logo Tee, 90s straight fit jeans, a black baseball cap, and chunky cupsole mono sneakers in white.
Many fans are looking forward to the possibility of the “Seven” singer making his runway debut, joining fellow K-pop stars Jennie, Lisa, Felix, Minnie, Seonghwa, and more.
Why it Matters
This is Jungkook’s first official brand event after completing military service on June 11. Since then, he has mostly stayed low-key except for his performance at j-hope’s encore concert on BTS’s debut anniversary on June 13. In addition, the 28-year-old singer wrapped the shooting for his travel reality show, Are You Sure?! with Jimin, in Japan and Switzerland.
It is no surprise that fans love the Jungkook X Calvin Klein combo and have patiently waited for nearly two years as he was fulfilling national defense duties. His last appearance was in October 2023 for the celebration of Calvin Klein’s Fall 2023 Jeans collection in Tokyo. Back then, he swooned fans with a double-denim look, and it was just months before his military discharge.
Meanwhile, Jungkook and other BTS members are continuing their work on the group album, which began in July. Following the completion of the album, he will begin solo activities, possibly including a comeback and a world tour.