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Hublot Names BTS Star Jung Kook Global Brand Ambassador in Seoul Reveal

The partnership spotlights the newly relaunched Big Bang Original Unico during a fresh wave of BTS visibility.

Overview

  • Hublot unveiled Jung Kook as its new global ambassador at a Feb. 12 event in Seoul after a Feb. 10 Instagram teaser that fans swiftly recognized.
  • Campaign images show him wearing the Big Bang Original Unico, introduced in January 2026 and powered by Hublot’s in-house Unico chronograph movement.
  • Hublot CEO Julien Tornare hailed Jung Kook as “one of the most influential artists of his generation,” highlighting his precision and boundary‑pushing ethos.
  • Jung Kook described the tie-up as a full‑circle moment following his 2022 FIFA World Cup performance, when Hublot served as Official Timekeeper.
  • The announcement aligns with BTS’s comeback plans, including a free concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, a Netflix documentary on March 27, and a world tour starting in April.