Jungkook attended Calvin Klein’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection show at New York Fashion Week on the 13th, but the buzz surrounding his appearance is far from over. This was not only his first official event since completing his military service but also his very first time attending a fashion show.
BTS’s Golden Maknae captivated the world with his god-like visuals on the glamorous NYFW runway. Amid the cheering crowd, he stood out in an oversized gray suit paired with bold earrings. His world-clαѕѕ presence was undeniable, and the moment he appeared, every spotlight turned to him.
He also impressed with his perfectly polite and sincere manner, as he was seen offering his signature 90-degree bows and flashing a bright smile to fans and the press.
However, a few photos managed to distract ARMYs’ excitement even more — shots of Jungkook with actress Ego Nwodim as they worked together for a live interview at the fashion show. The photos quickly went viral within the fandom because of the “overly sweet” way Jungkook was looking at the actress.
ARMYs seemed unable to hold back their jealousy, leaving numerous comments such as: "That should be me", "Find someone who looking at you like Jungkook did ", "If he ever looked at me like this, I'd straight up pαѕѕ out", "Who was the lady in red? We need to tallk rn", "There's no point in getting jealous about it. Not good for the soul but I can't...", "I want it...No way", "So he is indeed the best with women", "The way he look at her. He is so gentle and nice and endearing OMG",...
And of course, they were curious about what the two were talking about that led to such a moment. Luckily, the interview was revealed soon after, easing fans’ “burning jealousy”!
Specifically, a short clip of the interview was uploaded to Calvin Klein’s official Twitter account, showing the two shaking hands before starting their chat.
The actress then asked Jungkook: “NYC is known as the city that never sleeps — have you ever pulled an all-nighter?” He replied with a mix of cuteness and slight shyness: “Ahh, yesterday~~~ I couldn’t wait for the show!”
Ego Nwodim followed up: “Oh, like the first day of school,” to which Jungkook enthusiastically responded: “First time,” clapping his hands in excitement.
The entire interview exuded a cheerful, exciting, and utterly adorable vibe thanks to the Golden Maknae’s expressions. Fans seemed to swoon over his gestures and facial expressions rather than feel jealous over the earlier behind-the-scenes pictures. ARMYs also noted that Jungkook always has great chemistry with anyone, in any situation.
Meanwhile, Jungkook’s presence in New York is generating mαѕѕive media impact. Domestic and international outlets have dubbed Jungkook and Calvin Klein the “legend of Fashion Week.” Google Trends data showed that searches related to Jungkook нιт their peak (100%) right after the event.
Social media was flooded with images and videos of him at the show. Jungkook also became the “most mentioned musician” on X that day, with over 1 million posts. The hashtag #JUNGKOOKxCALVINKLEIN shot to the top of the trends as soon as he appeared.
Fans worldwide showered him with praise, sending social media into a frenzy with comments like: “He’s rewriting history with his visuals,” “Jungkook looks amazing,” “His sense of style is insane,” “The atmosphere instantly changed when Jungkook appeared,” “He has the aura of New York’s hottest star,” “A god sits front row," "Jungkook always brings an unmistakable energy to the runway. His presence at the show is a highlight for Calvin Klein’s big moment in fashion," and more.
The Calvin Klein items Jungkook wore in the campaign photos have sold out across online stores worldwide, once again proving the power of the “Jungkook Effect.”
