On December 3, 2024, VOGUE Korea posted FRED’s Wonderland Holiday campaign featuring BTS' Jin, the brand's first global ambassador since July 2024. The campaign highlights FRED's Force 10, Chance Infinite, and Pretty Woman collections. Jin wore classic black-tie attire with a cashmere-colored pitbull pup and appeared in another set holding blue balloons.
The images went viral online as fans lauded the Grammy-nominated artist for looking "ethereal." One fan wrote on X:
"OH GOD SEOKJIN YOU'RE SO ETHEREAL"
The BTS ARMY called him as "Mr Rich," and "Worldwide Handsome," praising his pictures from the latest FRED campaign.
"He looks so expensive and so grown. Sensational." one fan wrote.
"Oh hi Mr rich, world wide handsome," another fan wrote.
"So proud of you Seokjin.... And also, why so gwapo?" another fan added.
Others noted that the BTS artist has been lately posting a lot of content with dogs. For instance, he appeared on the Japanese reality show, I Love Everyone's Zoo, where he groomed and took care of rescued dogs. Even in his latest MV release of Running Wild, he was seen with a border collie named, Tango.
"Theres been so much jin with dogs content since hes been back thank u lord for this bounty," one fan noted.
"Are Jin bias #ARMY s ok? Have they passed out? lost their minds? Crying?" another fan commented.
"The blue balloons - his favorite color- He looks so charismatic," one other fan stated.
More about Kim Seokjin's solo career, collaborations, and global endeavors
BTS' Jin, became the global ambassador for Maison FRED, a luxury jewelry brand, embodying its modern and chic aesthetics. His work with the brand highlights his influence in fashion, blending artistry with timeless elegance.
He also participated as a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics, an honor that underscored his role as a global cultural ambassador. Representing South Korea, the Epiphany singer-songwriter joined a prestigious group of torchbearers and expressed pride in promoting the Olympic spirit and cheering on athletes.
The BTS singer launched his solo career in 2022 with the single, The Astronaut, a collaborative effort with Coldplay. The heartfelt track highlighted his vocal prowess and emotional depth, resonating with fans worldwide.
His debut album, Happy, released in 2023, further showcased his musical versatility with a mix of pop and ballad tracks. The album's title track, Running Wild, debuted at the top of the Worldwide iTunes Song chart and the Worldwide iTunes Song chart across 70 countries.
In other news, Jin was discharged as a Sergeant of the 5th Infantry Division from the Republic of Korea Army on June 12, 2024. He enlisted in December 2022 to serve his mandatory enlistment of 18 months.