ATEEZ‘s Mingi has been announced as the newest ambassador for global fashion brand Calvin Klein, joining the ranks of high-profile stars like Jungkook of BTS, SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu, and ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo.
Mingi revealed his role as Calvin Klein’s ambassador on December 13 by posting images from the brand’s Holiday campaign on his Instagram. The post has already accumulated over 650,000 likes, showing immense support from his fans. On Calvin Klein’s official social media account, Mingi was seen wearing the “Iconic Modern Trunk” in a fresh design.
The K-pop star’s ambassadorship follows a string of successful partnerships Calvin Klein has formed with some of K-pop’s biggest names.
Career Highlights: Mingi’s rise to prominence began in 2018 when ATEEZ debuted under KQ Entertainment, and the group has since released numerous albums and EPs, including Say My Name, Illusion, Wave, Answer, Inception, Guerilla, and Bouncy.
In late 2023, ATEEZ made history by topping the Billboard 200 chart with their album The World EP.Fin: Will, featuring the hit single “Crazy Form.” They also reached the No. 1 spot again with their album Golden Hour: Part 1, which includes the track “Work.”
The group’s success continued into 2024, marking a historic milestone by becoming the first K-pop boy band to perform at Coachella. In November, they made a highly anticipated comeback with Golden Hour: Part 2, which includes the lead single “Ice On My Teeth.”
ATEEZ’s growing global influence, marked by Mingi’s new role as a Calvin Klein ambassador, signals even more exciting opportunities for the group and its members. With 2024 already a historic year, fans can expect more collaborations, music releases, and possibly international tours. Mingi’s fashion career is just beginning, and his partnership with Calvin Klein is likely to lead to further brand deals.
