Meet the Korean Male Model Squad Making Waves the World Over Inline
Photographed by Alex Finch1/4Joon Ki Min
First show: Beyond Closet in Seoul, March 2013
First international show: Vivienne Westwood in Milan. “That was my dream!”
Why Korean models rule: “Our personal style is better—one casting director told me that Korean models’ personal style is the best of Asia.”
Wearing: Zara jacket, Silension knit, Cos pants, Nike shoes, Y-3 bag.
Photographed by Alex Finch2/4Do Jin Kim
First show: Hermès in Seoul, 2013
Personal style: “I want to look like a man—a real man. I will try every day.”
Dream job: “My dream is to book a Givenchy campaign—and to make the Sexiest Men ranking on Models.com. This is my dream.”
Wearing: ADSR glasses, H&M pants, Zara shirt, vintage boots and rings.
Photographed by Alex Finch3/4Ryu
First Milan show: Versace exclusive in June 2014
Recent shows: Thom Browne, Balmain, and Maison Margiela in Paris.
Discovered by DNA Models: “On Instagram. When I was in Hong Kong, an agency manager found me and sent a direct message—I got lucky.”
Fashion Week downtime: “Wine. Wine. This time in Milan, two Korean friends and I drank wine every day by the Naviglio.”
Wearing: Marc Jacobs coat, Ralph Lauren Black Label pants, Balmain x H&M boots “from the show.”
Photographed by Alex Finch4/4Tei
First show: Emporio Armani in Milan, 2015
Recent shows: Haider Ackermann and White Mountaineering in Paris
Based in: Seoul six months, Milan six months each year
Favorite part of Seoul Fashion Week: “Last season in Milan, there were some 50 Korean models at castings for a few spots. Here it’s a bit less intense.”
Wearing: 87MM jacket, Zara top, Cos pants, Versace shoes.
