BTS member Jungkook has given fans an honest look at the anxiety he experiences during Fashion Week events, sharing that large public gatherings leave him feeling overwhelmed despite his global fame.
His candid remarks came during a June 28 live broadcast from his hotel room in Spain, where he spent time chatting with fans and reacting to music.
During the livestream, Jungkook talked about Fashion Week and admitted that attending those events is far from enjoyable for him. While he said fellow BTS members V and J-Hope like taking part in Fashion Week, he explained that he feels extremely nervous whenever 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 shared that 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 manages those uncomfortable moments. Instead of looking directly into someone’s eyes, he focuses elsewhere because making eye contact feels “scary.” He added that he “couldn’t even think of it,” showing just how intense those situations can be for him.
Jungkook’s Anxiety Reveal
His openness quickly resonated with many fans. Some said they were saddened to learn that he experiences such strong anxiety, while others thanked him for speaking honestly because they have gone through similar feelings themselves.
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 those struggles, Jungkook continues to achieve major success in his career.
According to AllKPop, his collaboration collection, “Jungkook for Calvin Klein (CKJK),” has officially become the most successful partnership in Calvin Klein’s history.
PVH Corp. CEO Stefan Larsson described the project as “the biggest collaboration in Calvin Klein’s history” during the company’s first-quarter earnings conference call. He credited the collection with creating unprecedented global demand, strong fan engagement, and rapid sellouts across several markets.
According to the company, the collection recorded a 99% sell-through rate on Tmall in China, while pop-up stores in Los Angeles and Harajuku sold out completely.
Outerwear worn by Jungkook reached a 60% sell-through rate within two weeks, and CKJK-related product sales increased by more than 50% after the campaign. Larsson called the success the “Jung Kook effect.”