BTS’ Jin is reportedly set to attend the Gucci showcase in Milan, garnering attention from fans online. On September 12, SPOTV News, a South Korean media network reported that the BTS member is set to attend a fashion showcase in Milan.
Following the reports, Jin is scheduled to depart from South Korea on Wednesday, September 18th, for Milan, Italy, along with NewJeans member Hanni. On August 7, the Moon singer was announced as the latest global ambassador of Gucci. Meanwhile, Hanni became an ambassador for the Italian brand in October 2022, a few months after her debut.
According to SPOTV News, Jin and Hanni are gaining attention for departing from the country for the fashion extravaganza amid the ongoing conflict between HYBE Corporation and its subsidiary label ADOR.
However, as the reports started circulating online, fans could not contain their happiness, and many speculated that the Gucci showcase would be a part of the upcoming 2024 Milan Fashion Week. Fans look forward to the kind of outfits the Epiphany singer will don during the event. Notably, BIGHIT MUSIC, his agency, is yet to comment on the reports.
"We're seated," a fan said.
"from being chosen as one of the few singers in the biggest event in sports to the most important, biggest weeks in fashion world within a span of 2 months in return to public is crazy," a fan added.
"Them models must be shaking rn Kim Seokjin will take their job," a user said.
Netizens expressed their excitement at the reports of Jin's attendance at the 2024 Milan Fashion Week.
"Can’t wait to see his style and presence at this high-profile event. What a fabulous way to celebrate fashion and talent!" a user stated.
"Jin is about to bring some serious style to Milan Fashion Week! Can't wait to see him shine on the global fashion stage," a user added.
"FASHION INDUSTRY YOU'RE ABOUT TO BE SERVED THE BEST MEAL YOU'VE EVER BEEN SERVED," a fan wrote.
Fans continued to show their wish to see the BTS member in real-time.
"OH MY F*KING GODDDD. IS THIS A DREAM ?!?! SEOKJIN WILL ATTEND MILAN FASHION WEEK ?!?! OMGGG IM SCREAMING SHAKING CRYING RN," a fan commented.
"Idgaf abt Fashion wk but we gonna see Seokjin in real time again since Paris. Omg. I'm excited," a user commented.
"Oh Gucci u better give him a good outfit I’m telling u," a fan commented.
BTS’ Jin to grace Vogue Korea's special October issue
On September 11, Vogue Korea revealed a photoshoot of BTS member Jin, confirming that the singer will be featured on the front cover of the upcoming October special edition. He will appear wearing different outfits in three versions of the issue, showcasing jewelry by the French luxury brand FRED.
Jin completed his military service on June 12, 2024. Since then, he has become a global ambassador, signing brand endorsements with FRED and Gucci. He also represents Seoul in its latest tourism campaign as the honorary tourism ambassador of South Korea's capital city.
In other news, the BTS member also appeared on different variety shows including the Japanese show I Love Everyone's Zoo and Half-star Hotel In Lost Island. His solo variety show titled RUN JIN also airs every Tuesday on BANGTANTV, the official YouTube channel of the K-pop group.
The upcoming episode of RUN JIN is set to feature his close friend and Marry My Husband actor Lee Yi-kyung, which will air on September 17, 2024.