On June 26, 2024, Men Noblesse shared an exclusive interview and pictorial with SEVENTEEN's Mingyu in collaboration with the Italian luxury fashion house, Bulgari. The artist featured flaunting multiple luxurious watches from the brand, sending the internet into a frenzy.
SEVENTEEN's Mingyu opted for multiple minimalistic outfits for the pictorial and showcased various timepieces from the maison, including the Octo Roma Automatic watch, Octo Finissimo Automatic watch, Octo Finissimo Chrono GMT watch, and other Bulgari collection timepieces. He showcased his fashion statements and visuals, which quickly impressed CARATs (SEVENTEEN's fandom).
Soon, the K-pop idol's pictorials for Bulgari x Men Noblesse circulated on social media and went viral among CARATs. They could not stop swooning over his latest look for the luxury brand. Subsequently, an X user tweeted upon seeing Mingyu's intense gaze in the pictorial:
"There’s something abt the way mingyu stares I can melt in an instant."
Netizens praised his latest pictorial for Bulgari and commented that they would love to see him modeling with a female artist someday. Some commented that the idol's charisma could be felt from every shot, while others stated that he overshadowed Bulgari's luxurious timepieces.
"Hi i really need mingyu to model with female partners more because he's going to be amazing at it and i love this shot so muchhhh," a fan reacted.
"He looks celestial in every way, wearing white like a star-clad day," a fan shared.
"Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooottttttttttttttttttttttttttt. Mingyu in Men Noblesse is pure perfection! His charisma and style shine through every shot. Can't get enough of these gorgeous photos!" a fan commented.
"Love when they got him promoting something because absolutely no one looking at that damn watch," a fan mentioned.
CARATs commented that Mingyu's visuals were "lethal" in the latest pictorial and even considered Bulgari x Men Noblesse the artist's "best photoshoot" so far. Some even begged the idol to reveal his workout routine.
"'COS HE'S GOOD MODELING THE BRAND AND GHAD THOSE BICEPS!!! DROP THE WORKOUT ROUTINE KIM MINGYU-SSI," a user commented.
"Always so proud of you, gyu," a user shared.
"This man’s visual really is lethal," a user wrote.
"When the first cover came out it thought it would be underwhelming, it turned out to be one of his best photoshoots ever!" a user tweeted.
SEVENTEEN's Mingyu revealed his favorite timepiece from Bulgari
During the interview with the magazine, the SEVENTEEN member was asked about the timepiece that captivated his attention as he attended the Octo Watch Pop-in opening event as a local ambassador for Bulgari. In response, the idol stated:
"Without even thinking about it, it's the Octo Finissimo line. I like it because it fits well on my wrist and is light. The title ‘the world’s thinnest watch,’ which is always attached to the Octo Finissimo collection, is also attractive."
The artist also elaborated on the kind of future he has in mind while living in the present times and stated:
"There are a lot of really interesting things in the world. Now, I think the boundaries between the profession of K-pop artists have been broken down a lot. It seems that it is not limited to performers and musicians."
He stated that it was a place where an individual could challenge anything and that one could get the opportunities they never imagined. He further said that an aspiring individual should be an all-rounder who excels at everything and that he was running towards an "unimaginable dream."
He further answered what he would like to do during his vacation and the places he wanted to visit. He expressed his desire to walk around European cities and that there should be a "pretty sea."
The idol highlighted the importance of spending time in solitude and also disclosed that he recently went to LA and spent some time alone. He shared that he enjoyed conversations with strangers in the unfamiliar country.
The K-pop idol further stated:
"Since I was young, I liked people and always chose to be with someone rather than alone. However, through this trip, I realized that alone time is important. Even during that time, I learned something. I would like to have that experience one more time. If only time allows."
SEVENTEEN released their second Korean language compilation album, 17 Is Right Here, on April 29, 2024.