"Sold Out Worldwide" Jung Kook, Calvin Klein Unveils 'CKJK' — The First Idol Designer Collection in the Brand's 58-Year History [K-EYES]

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Calvin Klein Reveals Teaser for 'CKJK,' the First Idol Designer Collection in Its 58-Year History

BTS's Jung Kook has sent fans worldwide into a frenzy by unveiling 'CKJK,' a collaborative collection in which an idol directly participated in the design for the first time in Calvin Klein's 58-year history.

On the 18th (local time), Calvin Klein officially announced via its official social media: "A bold expression of the global icon's authentic style. A first-of-its-kind collaboration. This is Jung Kook for Calvin Klein." The collection will be released online at 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) on May 19.

'CKJK' combines Calvin Klein's initials 'CK' with Jung Kook's initials 'JK' and consists of approximately 20 pieces. The released teaser video features an edgy mood infused with Jung Kook's signature biker style, centered on leather and denim.

Along with the 'CKJK EST. 2026' logo, the collection includes a graphic design reminiscent of Jung Kook's birth year '97 and his arm tattoos, signaling a collection that fully embodies his individuality. @b7satoru expressed emotion, saying, "Tattoos, piercings, dark and biker vibes — Jung Kook. The visionary Jung Kook that fans imagined back in 2018."

As Calvin Klein itself described the collaboration as "first-of-its-kind," this collection holds great significance as the first fashion collaboration in which Jung Kook directly participated in the design, going beyond typical ambassador advertising activities. Since being appointed as Calvin Klein's global ambassador in 2023, Jung Kook has triggered immediate sell-outs every time he appeared in a campaign.

A single Instagram post from last September, in which he appeared wearing Calvin Klein at New York Fashion Week, generated a media exposure value of approximately 825 million won. When he appeared on NBC's "The Tonight Show" in March this year, he wore a black rider jacket engraved with the 'CKJK' logo, further raising fans' anticipation for the collection's release from an early stage.

Fan reactions were explosive. On X, related hashtags such as 'JUNGKOOKxCALVINKLEIN' and 'CKJK' dominated real-time trends in 172 countries. @spideyykook stated, "Calvin Klein itself called this a 'first-of-its-kind collaboration' in its 58-year history. Jung Kook is a legend," while @JKchartsmaster echoed the same sentiment. Responses poured in, including "Finally, the dream collaboration is happening" and "A global sell-out crisis is coming." The online release begins at 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the 19th, while offline sales will start on the 20th at pop-up stores in major cities worldwide, including Malaysia and Singapore.

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