Jung Kook Returns to Calvin Klein for Latest Denim Campaign

The BTS staple reconnects with the brand to unveil new denim styles rooted in ’90s cool and edge.

Fashion
5.3K 0 Comments

Summary

  • The collection focuses on an effortless ’90s denim aesthetic, with key new silhouettes including the low-waisted, tapered Barrel Jean and the utility-inspired Darted Carpenter Jean
  • The campaign features a shearling-trimmed leather jacket and refreshes the 90s Straight Jean with new washes
  • New denim pieces are instantly recognizable with the CK Emblem print, a reinterpreted monogram that appears on jeans and trucker jackets

Global brand ambassador Jung Kook of BTS has reignited his partnership with Calvin Klein for their newest denim campaign, a visual celebration of his commanding stage presence. Shot by renowned photographer Mert Alas, the campaign is set against a moody New York City backdrop and captures the K-pop star’s confidence as he embodies sophisticated urban cool.

The focus is squarely on the brand’s latest denim offerings, which channel an effortless ’90s aesthetic. Key pieces for the season include sleek full-denim looks, a shearling-trimmed leather jacket, and several new jeans silhouettes. Among the standout styles are the low-waisted, loose-fit Barrel Jean with a tapered leg, the utility-inspired Darted Carpenter Jean featuring contrast stitching, and the iconic 90s Straight Jean, refreshed with new vintage and dark rinses.

The collection also introduces the CK Emblem print, which reinterprets the signature monogram into an allover pattern for jeans and trucker jackets. Jung Kook’s return to the brand’s iconic denim comes as the new styles are now available online.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

SEVENTEEN's MINGYU Stars in Calvin Klein's New Denim Campaign
Fashion

SEVENTEEN's MINGYU Stars in Calvin Klein's New Denim Campaign

Celebrating ’90s-inspired denim styles.

A Look Behind the Scenes of Calvin Klein’s Fall 2025 Campaign Starring Jalen Green
Fashion

A Look Behind the Scenes of Calvin Klein’s Fall 2025 Campaign Starring Jalen Green

Captured by Andrew Rothschild.

Vero Pays a Visit to Gaetano Pesce's "Pescetrullo" for its Latest Campaign
Design

Vero Pays a Visit to Gaetano Pesce's "Pescetrullo" for its Latest Campaign

An icon of radical architecture in rural Puglia.


Michael B. Jordan's 'Sinners' Returns to IMAX for Halloween 2025
Entertainment

Michael B. Jordan's 'Sinners' Returns to IMAX for Halloween 2025

A perfect plan for Halloween night.

FREAK'S STORE Celebrates SEGA's 65th Anniversary With a Special Collection
Fashion

FREAK'S STORE Celebrates SEGA's 65th Anniversary With a Special Collection

Featuring iconic IPs like ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’, ‘Nights into Dreams’ and ‘Yakuza’.

'The Shining' Returns to Theaters for Its First-Ever IMAX Release
Entertainment

'The Shining' Returns to Theaters for Its First-Ever IMAX Release

45 years after its initial premiere.

Warner Bros. Officially Announces Release Date for 'Hello Kitty' Movie
Entertainment

Warner Bros. Officially Announces Release Date for 'Hello Kitty' Movie

Marking the Sanrio character’s theatrical Hollywood debut.

South Korean Court Rules NewJeans' Contract With ADOR Is Valid Until 2029
Music

South Korean Court Rules NewJeans' Contract With ADOR Is Valid Until 2029

The group first announced their intentions to depart from the record label in November 2024.

Crocs Launches New Classic Clog Inspired by the Beloved Robotic Cat, 'Doraemon'
Footwear

Crocs Launches New Classic Clog Inspired by the Beloved Robotic Cat, 'Doraemon'

Featuring charms of his iconic gadgets.

Starbucks Japan Announces Lucky Bag 2026 Lottery for the New Year
Fashion

Starbucks Japan Announces Lucky Bag 2026 Lottery for the New Year

Featuring a limited edition bottle and exclusive merchandise.


The Architect of Duality: How Jay Songzio’s SONGZIO Bridges Korean Tradition and Parisian Avant-Garde
Fashion 

The Architect of Duality: How Jay Songzio’s SONGZIO Bridges Korean Tradition and Parisian Avant-Garde

Presented by Songzio
Creative Director Jay Songzio opens up about their ethos, being a first-generation Korean brand and the opening of their second flagship in Paris.

KAWS' “THE MESSAGE” Lands at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence
Art 

KAWS' “THE MESSAGE” Lands at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence

A six-meter-tall wooden rework of Fra Angelico’s iconic “Annunciation.”

What Went Down at the Hypebeast Twenty New York Exhibit
Fashion

What Went Down at the Hypebeast Twenty New York Exhibit

An epitome of Hypebeast’s founding ethos, the four full days of celebration spotlit the community and creatives at the core of the past two decades.

54 Ultra’s Retro Soul Captures the Warmth and Texture of Old Tape
Music 

54 Ultra’s Retro Soul Captures the Warmth and Texture of Old Tape

Presented by Corona® Extra
The Jersey-born, Dominican-Puerto Rican crooner performs “Heaven Knows” for ‘Hypetrak Magazine.’

Official Look at the Air Jordan 11 "Pearl"
Footwear

Official Look at the Air Jordan 11 "Pearl"

Dropping in celebration of the silhouette’s 30th anniversary this holiday season.

More ▾