Hublot Taps Jung Kook as Global Brand Ambassador for its New Big Bang Unico Era

A watchmaker meets a global pop icon The announcement positions Hublot’s Art of Fusion philosophy alongside Jung Kook’s genre-blending, emotion-driven approach to music.

The brand explicitly connects its own milestones, from the first fusion of gold and rubber in 1980 to the Big Bang in 2005 and the new Big Bang Original Unico in 2026, with Jung Kook’s evolution since his 2013 debut.

By calling the collaboration a convergence, Hublot leans into narrative rather than simple endorsement, suggesting a shared language of experimentation and reinvention. It also deepens the brand’s ongoing bet on cultural partnerships across sport, music, and art.

Jung Kook’s perspective on the partnership Reflecting on the relationship, Jung Kook said, “Performing Dreamers at the FIFA World Cup in 2022, with Hublot as Official Timekeeper of the competition, was a moment where time and music felt connected. Now, collaborating with Hublot feels like that moment coming full circle…