BTS member Jungkook gave fans an honest look at the anxiety he feels during Fashion Week events, sharing that large public gatherings make him feel overwhelmed despite his global fame.
His candid remarks came during a live broadcast on June 28 from his hotel room in Spain, where he spent time chatting with fans and reacting to the music.
During the live stream, Jungkook talked about Fashion Week and admitted that attending those events is far from pleasant for him. Although he said that fellow BTS members V and J-Hope enjoy taking part in fashion week, he explained that he feels extremely nervous every time he attends.
“I feel like I’m dying when I go,” Jungkook admitted, explaining that crowded events and conversations with unfamiliar people make him anxious, Koreaboo reported.
He said he often starts sweating, struggles to make small talk and even finds it difficult to maintain eye contact with others.
Jungkook also revealed how he handles those uncomfortable moments. Instead of looking directly into someone’s eyes, he focuses elsewhere because making eye contact is “scary.” He added that he “couldn’t even think about it,” demonstrating how intense those situations can be for him.
The revelation of Jungkook’s anxiety
His opening quickly resonated with many fans. Some said they were saddened to learn that he experiences such severe anxiety, while others thanked him for speaking honestly because they themselves have experienced similar feelings.
Supporters also pointed out that Jungkook had previously shared that he has ADHD, making his latest comments another example of his willingness to discuss personal challenges. Despite these difficulties, Jungkook continues to achieve great success in his career.
According to AllKPop, his collaborative collection, “Jungkook for Calvin Klein (CKJK),” has officially become the most successful partnership in Calvin Klein history.
PVH Corp. CEO Stefan Larsson described the project as “the largest collaboration in the history of Calvin Klein” during the company’s first-quarter earnings conference call. He credited the collection with creating unprecedented global demand, strong fan engagement and rapid sell-outs in multiple markets.
According to the company, the collection recorded a 99% sales rate on Tmall in China, while pop-up stores in Los Angeles and Harajuku were completely sold out.
The outerwear worn by Jungkook achieved a sales rate of 60% in two weeks, and sales of CKJK-related products increased by more than 50% after the campaign. Larsson called the success “the Jung Kook effect.”
