K-pop star Jung Kook sizzles in new shots by Madonna’s favorite hunky photographer Mert Alas
Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.You betta werk, JK!A post shared by Calvin Klein (@calvinklein)like a movie…the making of Jung Kook’s Calvin Klein campaign.
pic.twitter.com/O9nCwkzLH0As if the photos and videos weren’t already too hot to handle, the entire campaign was lensed by famed fashion photographer Mert Alas.Alas, who is known for his collaborative projects with fellow photog Marcus Piggott (collectively called Mert & Marcus), has worked with nearly every fashion house and A-list celebrity from Jennifer Lopez to Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift to Miley Cyrus.Earlier this year, his previous work with CK got a lot of exposure compliments of Jeremy Allen White’s underwear-palooza that took over everyone’s feeds.In case you forgot:A post shared by Mert Alas (@mertalas)If you’re wondering, Alas has not only worked with Madonna countless times, but has also become part of the Queen of Pop’s inner circle.
In the last year, he helped celebrate the music icon’s 65th birthday alongside her boyfriend and kids in Lisbon and then spent the New Year’s holiday soaking up the sun at her side.He’s officially the luckiest gay in the world.A post shared by Mert Alas (@mertalas)A post shared by Mert Alas (@mertalas)On top of his stellar photo skills and enviable social life, Alas is also pretty easy on the eyes himself.Thankfully, the 53-year-old is not afraid to put his bearded mug and fit physique in front of the camera too.A post shared by Mert Alas (@mertalas)A post shared by Mert Alas (@mertalas)In 2018, Mert & Marcus’ 20-year career was highlighted in the glossy table book Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott containing more than 300 photos of their work.
Three years later, Alas joined forces with business partner Tasso Ferreira to launch the gin brand Seventy One Gin.“I wanted to make a sexy drink,” he told the Telegraph.
