On August 7.8, popular fashion magazine WWD reported that South Korean male singer Kim Seok Jin, better known by his stage name Jin – member of Kpop group BTS – was appointed as the newest Global Ambassador. of fashion brand Gucci.
Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno expressed via WWD: “Jin’s warm and kind personality is truly attractive, his style is simply unique.
He is a generous and extraordinary artist who moves people with his music, which makes us even more honored to share this journey with him.”
Jin is 31 years old this year, the oldest member of the BTS group. He just completed his military service and was discharged in June.
After being discharged from the army, although Jin did not immediately return with a new music product, he had many notable activities.
In early July, eldest brother BTS was appointed as the first global Ambassador for the French luxury jewelry brand FRED.
In mid-July, Jin was chosen to represent South Korea to carry the torch at the 7 Paris Olympics. He was honored to lead the parade at the Louvre Museum, downtown Paris (France).
Gucci is an Italian high-end fashion brand, with great global coverage. Previously, the latest Kpop idol to be appointed Gucci Global Ambassador was Hanni from NewJeans.
Jin will join the Gucci ambassador team with many other Korean stars besides Hanni such as Lee Jung Jae, IU, Kai (EXO), Shin Min Ah, Park Gyu Young, Jay Park.